“The wound in a place where the light enters you“
Rumi
Trauma Recovery: Embracing Healing
Trauma, whether from past experiences or ongoing challenges, can cast a long shadow on your life. It’s essential to understand that trauma recovery isn’t about erasing the past; it’s about reclaiming your present and future. In therapy, we’ll embark on a journey to heal past wounds, exploring how trauma has shaped your perceptions and behaviors. These wounds can stem from daily triggers, early childhood experiences, as well as the wounds inflicted by homophobia, transphobia, white supremacy, capitalism, ableism, and patriarchy. Our work goes beyond merely managing symptoms. It’s about creating and living the authentic life you want by addressing the root causes of anxiety, depression, and trauma. We’ll develop coping strategies, explore the mind-body connection, and nurture self-compassion, all while learning to cultivate self-trust and develop a greater peace of mind. I also offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), which is a therapeutic approach designed to help you heal from distressing experiences, anxiety, and trauma. By engaging your brain’s natural healing mechanisms through a structured process of bilateral stimulation, EMDR aims to reduce the emotional charge associated with painful memories. Unlike conventional therapy, EMDR does not require in-depth discussions of traumatic events or memories. As a result, it can deliver faster results when used in conjunction with talk therapy. You can find valuable information on the EMDR International Association website. Please feel free to reach out for a complimentary consultation to explore if I may support you on your trauma recovery journey.My Focus Areas
Explore a transformative journey through managing mental health, understanding chronic pain, healing from trauma, navigating life’s transitions, and enhancing professional expertise in mental health supervision.
Inner Critic, Anxiety & Depression
This focus area deals with overcoming negative self-talk and managing anxiety and depression. It's about learning how to quiet the critical inner voice and find ways to feel better emotionally.
Chronic Pain
This area concentrates on understanding and managing long-term pain. It looks at how to live a better life despite the pain, using both physical and mental strategies.
Trauma Recovery & EMDR
Here, the focus is on healing from past traumatic experiences. It's about finding ways to move past trauma and regain a sense of normalcy and peace.
Parenting & Life Transitions
This area is about navigating the challenges of being a parent and dealing with big life changes. It offers guidance on how to handle these situations and adapt smoothly.
Supervision
This area is for mental health professionals, focusing on improving their skills and practice. It's about getting support and guidance to be better at helping others.