Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

We experience all kinds of trauma in our lives that often informs how we approach relationships and change. I work with clients to identify how they are impacted by trauma, and help to develop resilience and tools for healing. I have extensive experience working with survivors of trauma and a diverse portfolio of techniques to support their healing.

Certificate: Certificate from Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD)

EMDR is the number 1 researched effective treatment for PTSD and trauma related mood disorders. It helps you self-regulate, create a new understanding of what you've been through, and get any stuck energy out of your brain and body. We can work in weekly sessions or with intensive therapy, meeting multiple times per week, to make more progress even more quickly than you ever imagined. I provide EMDR, consult with others, and constantly sharpen my skills, because I have seen how it helps!

I support folks healing from trauma from childhood experiences, generational patterns, societal oppression, and medical trauma. My approach includes talk therapy, somatic approaches, and EMDR to support your innate healing and processing abilities. I support clients in nervous system regulation and post-traumatic growth through these modalities.

Living with trauma can feel overwhelming, and PTSD can make it hard to feel safe or at peace. I offer a compassionate space where we can work through the impact of your past experiences at a pace that feels right for you. Through trauma-informed care, we’ll process those difficult memories together, helping you feel more grounded and secure as you move toward healing and a brighter future.

Clients suffering from PTSD are usually looking for someone who can empathize with their trauma, but understand that no one will ever know exactly what they are going through. I believe that my empathy for others' trauma is my strong suit. Seeing clients start from the beginning and be able to grow emotionally and mentally is truly an amazing thing. Being able to escape the intrusions and life disruptions of ones trauma is always the goal.

I use an attachment/feminist framework when working with PTSD. We will learn grounding exercises and calming techniques, explore how early childhood attachments set you up to be hurt in particular ways later on in life, and discuss how to manage active and re-emergent symptoms.

I have specialized training in trauma therapy, with a focus on using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help clients process and heal from traumatic experiences. My approach involves creating a safe and supportive environment where individuals can work through their trauma at their own pace. By utilizing EMDR, I assist clients in reducing the emotional distress associated with traumatic memories, fostering recovery and resilience.

I have found somatic work to be helpful for treatment of PTSD - I am fully trained in Somatic Experiencing for trauma treatment. We can work with one specific traumatic experience or complex, chronic traumatic experiences. Trauma treatment can be scary to start and I am much more focused on relationship building in the beginning stages and ultimately you have control over what we work on and when.

I have specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Somatic Experiencing (including touch skills), Mindfulness Practices, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, and Post-Induction Therapy.

When it comes to PTSD, trauma, and sexual abuse, conventional counseling wisdom says you have to painstakingly “process” in order to heal. I disagree. Let me show you an easier way… Simply come to your appointment and there is nothing else you need to do. I will do most of the talking and take on the responsibility of causing change and having the session being successful. I use an innovative neuroscience-based approach that clears emotional distress at the subconscious level.

I have substantial expertise in diagnosing, treating, and working with trauma survivors to process traumatic experiences and manage post-traumatic stress. My education includes specialized training in treating trauma-related issues like dissociation and psychosis. My therapeutic approach involves creating a safe environment for clients to explore trauma without judgment or pathologizing. Often, clients find that they're able to explore painful experiences when they truly feel understood.

I have received advanced supervision and training in both Cognitive Processing Therapy and EMDR. I have additionally one of the relatively few EMDR therapists who has gone beyond basic training to obtain full certification from the EMDR International Association.

I can help you process and heal from past traumatic experiences by empowering you to regain control of your life and build resilience for a healthier future.

I have trained in several counseling techniques--including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing)--that have been proven effective at treating PTSD. My approach to counseling is trauma-informed and person-centered; I work to create a therapeutic container of safety and support, I allow clients to share at a pace that feels congruent with their needs, and I consider the impacts of relationships, institutions, and systemic oppression on PTSD symptoms.

When we go through a traumatic event, sometimes our mind has trouble processing what we have experienced. This trauma response can be so intense that our lives revolve around avoiding all reminders or risk that the events could happen again. Treating PTSD focuses on processing the traumatic event and allowing it to become part of our life picture, not the center.

I provide a safe, supportive space for clients to process their experiences, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and reclaim their sense of safety and empowerment. Utilizing trauma-informed techniques, mindfulness, and acceptance-based approaches, I help clients move toward healing and post-traumatic growth.