Approach
In my treatment, I use differing evidence-based approaches based on the client’s presentation, goals, and style. See below:
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Strengths-based, person-centered
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Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
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Solution-Focused
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Holistic, acknowledging biopsychosocial-spiritual barriers
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Mindfulness
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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LGBTQ+ affirming
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Nature-based
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Motivational Interviewing
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Narrative therapy
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Trauma-informed Therapy
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Harm reduction
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If we work together, you will find me spending our time with nonjudgemental curiosity on your pre-existing narrative around shame or guilt, disconnection, learned values and beliefs, meaning making, and upbringing experiences. Another area that I emphasize is identifying your helpful outlets and coping mechanisms.
Based on our shared understanding, we will practice self exploration, sense of self, mind-body connection, intentionality, meaning-making, mindful awareness and acceptance. Mental health symptoms can be reduced by deepening our connection, addressing loneliness, and establishing self trust. I believe we should not pathologize our experiences and I guide with goals of simplicity.
Based on my experiences, individuals re-discover parts of themselves and feel a sense of wholeness empowerment through authenticity.
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Religious Trauma
"Shame is the lie that someone told you about yourself" - Anaïs Nin
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As a childhood evangelical cult survivor myself, some areas that I myself have had to navigate are a sense of self, navigate safety, people-pleasing, and reassess my learned values and beliefs. Those with spiritual trauma may struggle with right and wrong, fear, reintegration, dissociation, shame and guilt, on edge, rage, social skills, etc. It can be so difficult to experience trust and safety again both with others and within ourselves. I am here to support you in nurturing what feels authentic and true for you spiritually, agnostically, or whatever route feels appropriate for you.
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Additional Trauma
I understand that with a history of trauma, one can feel uncomfortable in the world and in their own body. The sensations can result in feeling confusing and lost. Through our work together, I can kindly address root issues, wounds, and guide you in understanding safety in your nervous system. A goal can be to build a trusting relationship with yourself moving forward.
Here are some examples of different areas I can assist one in:
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Complex trauma
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Financial trauma
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Relational trauma
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Traumatic incidents
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Domestic Violence
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Physical & Emotional Abuse or Neglect
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Fleeing and/or witness violence
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Medical trauma
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Physical Assault
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Depression & Anxiety
Unfortunately anxiety and depression are very common and can be often coupled, but that does not make the experience any easier. Some common symptoms one may experience are isolation from others, irritability, difficulty with motivation, on edge, disinterest, difficulty socializing, etc. In my work I focus on your history, acknowledging systemic, environmental, and individual stressors, and work towards individualized goals. Through self patience and self kindness you can feel recentered and reduce these symptoms.
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Relationship Difficulties
I am a firm believer that relationships are so hard. Whether it is difficulties with family, friends, or romantic relationships, the stressors of conflict, communication, expectations, codependency, disappointment, etc can be unhearable. In my practice, I am here to assist you in navigating your needs and how to work with others in order to feel intentional or even restored.
Note: I support all forms of relationships (non-monogamy, open, monogamous, polygamy, etc.) and sexualities (LGBTQ+).
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Emotional Disturbances
Do you ever feel like you experienced an emotion and the reaction is like “Woah, where did that come from?” or you may have looked back on some actions or words that you felt regret? Emotions can be so challenging to understand or even know what to do with them. Sometimes these sensations can even lead to self harm and/or suicidal ideation. This could look like overeating, punishing ourselves, substance use, cutting, spending, etc.
I am happy to support you in self understanding, practicing emotional regulation and distress tolerance, and navigating helpful coping skills and outlets.
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Grief
Grief and loss can show up in our lives for many different reasons. Some examples may include a break up, losing a friend, death of a loved one, feeling unsafe, longing for something to be different, etc. These experiences may feel like we are in the ocean, drowning and cannot find our footing. A lot of this treatment is sitting with the overbearing weight of loss, but you don’t have to do this alone.
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Life Transitions
Unfortunately, transitions are a big part of life. These phases can feel daunting, unpredictable, and out of our control which for some of us can feel unbearable. I would like to support you in navigating barriers, stress, decision-making, and focusing on your goals. Let’s navigate the discomfort, identify areas of control and move intentionally.
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Additional Areas of Support
Disordered eating
Borderline Personality Disorder
Maternal mental health
Dual Diagnosis / Harm Reduction
If there are other areas you are interested in receiving support in that are not listed or you have more questions about, please reach out!
