Specializing in Reparenting to Inner Self and Rewriting Trauma
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapeutic modality that has shown remarkable efficacy in the treatment of trauma and other distressing experiences. I incorporate this evidence-based therapy into my practice to assist individuals in processing and recovering from past traumas, negative beliefs, and disturbing memories that may inhibit personal growth and well-being.
During EMDR sessions, clients are guided to recall distressing experiences while simultaneously engaging in bilateral stimulation, such as side-to-side eye movements, taps, or sounds. This procedure promotes the brain's natural healing mechanisms, which enables traumatic memories to be reprocessed in a safe and supportive environment. EMDR often results in substantial reductions in emotional distress, alterations in negative beliefs, and an improved sense of empowerment and resilience. As a certified EMDR practitioner, I am committed to leveraging this transformative therapy to support my clients on their journey toward healing and recovery.
Schema Therapy
Schema Therapy is an evidence-based approach to psychotherapy that aims to identify and address deeply ingrained patterns, or “schemas," which underlie persistent emotional and behavioral difficulties. These schemas develop early in life due to unmet emotional needs and adverse experiences, shaping an individual's perception of themselves, others, and the world around them.
As a clinical psychologist trained in Schema Therapy, I work collaboratively with clients to identify their unique schemas and understand how these patterns impact their thoughts, feelings, and relationships. Employing a range of cognitive, experiential, and interpersonal techniques, Schema Therapy seeks to heal unresolved emotional wounds, challenge maladaptive coping strategies, and cultivate healthier ways of relating to oneself and others. By providing a safe and nurturing therapeutic environment, I guide clients towards self-discovery, empowerment, and transformation, helping them to break free from self-defeating patterns and live more fulfilling and authentic lives.
Inherited Family Trauma
Inherited Family Trauma, also known as transgenerational trauma therapy, is a specialized approach to psychotherapy that acknowledges the intergenerational transmission of unresolved trauma within families. This therapy recognizes that traumatic experiences, such as war, abuse, or loss, can leave lasting imprints on subsequent generations, impacting individuals' emotional, physical, and relational well-being. I work with clients to explore and understand how their family history may be influencing their current struggles and patterns of behavior.
Through compassionate exploration and healing interventions, I help clients uncover and release inherited trauma, empowering them to break free from intergenerational cycles of pain and dysfunction. By fostering awareness, acceptance, and resilience, Inherited Family Trauma Therapy offers a pathway to healing and generational healing, promoting greater harmony, connection, and well-being within families and communities.
Gottman Couple Therapy
"Gottman Couple Therapy is a research-based approach designed to help couples strengthen their relationships and resolve conflicts effectively. I utilize proven techniques and interventions to foster greater understanding, communication, and connection between partners. This approach emphasizes building friendships, managing conflict constructively, and nurturing shared goals and dreams. By identifying and addressing destructive patterns of interaction, such as criticism, defensiveness, contempt, and stonewalling, couples can cultivate healthier ways of relating and navigating challenges more effectively.
Through Gottman Couple Therapy, couples learn practical skills and strategies to enhance intimacy, rebuild trust, and create a fulfilling partnership that lasts. Whether you're facing communication issues, trust issues, or navigating life transitions, Gottman Couple Therapy offers a roadmap to strengthen your bond and build a resilient, lasting relationship."
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a widely recognized and extensively researched therapeutic approach that focuses on the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I utilize this evidence-based method to help individuals identify and challenge negative thought patterns and beliefs that contribute to distressing emotions and maladaptive behaviors. Through collaborative exploration and practical interventions, clients learn to develop healthier coping strategies, problem-solving skills, and self-awareness. CBT is goal-oriented and structured, often involving homework assignments and skill-building exercises to reinforce learning and promote lasting change.
By empowering clients to understand and modify their cognitive and behavioral responses to life's challenges, CBT offers a pathway to greater resilience, emotional well-being, and personal growth. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship issues, CBT provides practical tools and strategies to help you regain control of your life and move forward with confidence.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a practice that entails deliberately focusing on the present moment with an attitude of openness, curiosity, and acceptance. I incorporate mindfulness techniques into therapy sessions to aid individuals in developing increased self-awareness, emotional regulation, and overall well-being. Mindfulness therapy prompts patients to observe their thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations without judgment, allowing them to develop a more profound understanding of themselves and their experiences.
Through mindfulness-based interventions, such as meditation, breathwork, and body awareness exercises, individuals learn to react to stressors and challenges with greater clarity, resilience, and compassion. By promoting a mindful approach to life, therapy offers a path to greater peace, equilibrium, and satisfaction, enabling individuals to live more fully in the present moment and interact more genuinely with themselves and others. Whether seeking relief from anxiety and depression or looking to enhance one's overall quality of life, mindfulness-based therapy can help individuals develop a deeper sense ofpose, and well-being. connection, pur