Specialties
Anxiety
Anxiety can be both physical and mental. Do you find yourself reviewing every conversation you had the last week wondering why you didn’t respond differently? Do you wake up worrying about everything and anything that might but probably won’t happen 5 years from now? In therapy, you can quiet the noise and re-direct all that energy to the things you actually want to be doing, right now… reducing anxiety helps you live in and enjoy today.
EMDR
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) is an evidence‐based psychotherapy approach. It is used to help people process and heal the effects of traumatic or distressing life experiences. EMDR helps the brain “re process” memories that have become stuck or overwhelming, so that they no longer trigger such intense emotional or physical responses.
ADHD
I have had extensive experience working with teens and adults navigating symptoms of ADHD. Unmanaged ADHD often leads to ripple effects related to self-esteem and mood. Adults in mid-career may find the combination of increased responsibility and decreased structure presenting unique challenges. There are successful strategies for handling ADHD at any life stage.
Wellness
Some clients seek therapy to develop a greater sense of wellness in their lives. I use a holistic approach incorporating life history as well as current circumstances to assist clients in establishing greater vitality, meaning and emotional resilience. Wellness often fosters a sense of deeper connection to what is most important.
Grief and Loss
If there is one guarantee in life, it is likely this. We are all there at some point. It might involve the passing of dear family member or friend, or it may involve the loss of employment, marriage or other life dreams. Without a path forward, this can become a very lonely place. Don’t go it alone; you have company… there are others on similar journeys. Take this moment to jump into therapy and find your footing.
Depression
Falling into a slump can happen with hardship or sometimes just due to family history and predisposition. Depression can easily lead to social withdrawal and low energy, which in turn keeps the depression going and soon you are in a cycle that feels tough to step out of. Depression can feel like going through life with a 50 pound weight on your back. Maybe it is time to get out from under it.
Additional Specialties
Adjustment to health challenges
My experience in health settings has informed my approach working with people living with new diagnoses, chronic conditions, transitioning into the caretaking role or navigating grief and loss
Significant others dealing with addiction, recovery, or chronic behavioral health issues
My experience with in-patient behavioral health and intensive out-patient programs showed me how important family support is during crisis stabilization and long-term recovery. Family members of people living with addiction and chronic mental health need additional support as they navigate the sometimes confusing balance of love, support and self-care.