Why to initiate individual therapy? There are many reasons to begin therapy, but typically people come to see me when they are feeling stuck in old and/or unhealthy patterns, old or new trauma, or when life’s challenges feel overwhelming. We can collaborate to find new ways to look at stuck places that are internal (emotional, trauma, destructive thoughts, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, etc.) and/or external (relationships, work, financial, etc.).

EFIT: Emotionally Focused Indivudal therapy is a model that helps individuals navigate and understand their emotional experiences and inner worlds. If emotions play a central role in shaping our thoughts and behaviors then we need to have a clear understanding of them. We work together to help explore emotional landscape so one can identify, express and make sense of your feelings. It helps you foster self-awareness and a deeper understanding of how your emotions imapct your relationships, self-esteem, and decision-making.

IFS:One of the ways that I understand and organize the internal/emotional world is by seeing ourselves as comprised of many different parts (think about the movie “Inside Out” or how you say things like, “well, a part of me feels sad and another part of me feels angry”). This model is called Internal Family Systems. This way of seeing ourselves is incredibly helpful when struggling with parts that feel outside of our control, outside of our rational mind, and parts that are in conflict with each other (the devil and the angel). For example, when I am working with eating disorders we can see these symptoms as “parts” which allows us to get to know these parts and why they are working so hard to protect us from feeling pain or hurt. It opens a new way to access a pathway into the spaces that feel mysterious, scary or unchangeable.

ART: Accelerated Resolution Therapy is a technique used to help clients rapdily overcome the emotional impact of traumatic events, distressing memories, and other mental health challenges. ART uses elements of CBT, EMDR, and guided imagery in the process. In the session I will guide you in a structured process that involves vidually tracking my hand movements while reprocessing distressing memories. In ART you replace negative thought patterns with new more positive and adaptive beliefs. You will not forget the memory, but the pain associated with it will be less triggering.

I use my training and my experience to create a tailored treatment approach to match each person’s needs and goals. I believe when one is feeling safe, comfortable, connected , and supported they can move around in emotional and/or cognitive stuck places allowing them to be more flexible and to feel more hopeful.

Benefits of good therapy:

-Feel and be more confident

-old patterns are replaced by new healthier patterns

-Healthy coping skills

-Resolve and heal old childhood issues/trauma

-Move through a life transition

-Connect to more joy in your life

-Improve relationships and communication skills

-Find effective ways to identify and advocate needs

-Process emotions around grief, loss, illness, and divorce

Interested in setting up a time to learn more? Call 401-258-2961