Individual Therapy for Adults 

I believe the decision to engage in therapy is a radical act of self-love, communicating a heartfelt interest in creating change. With this in mind, my primary aim is to create a therapeutic environment where you can reflect on areas of tension and discomfort in your current life, understand and transform outdated and no-longer-helpful patterns and beliefs, and ultimately connect to your truer self with deeper acceptance and trust. 

I am experienced in and enjoy working with: 

• Trauma, including 'old trauma' and post-traumatic stress

• Grief and loss

• Depression, 'low mood,' and anxiety and panic

• Life transitions and identity formation 

• Living with chronic health conditions, including adjusting to new health concerns

• Medical trauma 

• Substance misuse

• Caregiver stress, healthcare provider exhaustion

My therapeutic work is informed by Control Mastery Theory, a psychodynamic and relational approach to treatment and healing.  From that foundation, I draw from several modalities to promote well-being, including the mindfulness practices of meditation and movement, harm reduction principles, Attachment Theory, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I am trained in both EMDR and Flash Technique, including advanced training in EMDR for Chronic Pain.  EMDR and Flash Technique are highly effective for reprocessing trauma and emotional pain in order to create a new relationship to past adverse experiences. 

Having spent 15+ yrs working in medical settings, I am passionate about supporting people in healing medical trauma and working towards a more empowered experience seeking healthcare. I look forward to the day where all of us can celebrate seeking care for our whole selves, body, mind and spirit.