EMDR Therapists in 97202

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience helping individuals find growth and better health through therapy. I have specialization and interest in treating anxiety, trauma, disordered eating, body image, pregnancy and postpartum issues. I utilize a blend of mindfulness-based treatments including EFT, CBT, DBT, and ACT. I am certified in EMDR as well as Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C).

Please Note: NOT Accepting Clients at This Time- - No one is born with an owner’s manual to happiness. It can be a long road of trial and error we all have to figure out through life. Traumatic experiences can act as roadblocks, affecting our ability to thrive. Sometimes we need help through this process. My job as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional is to work as a guide to help clients gain insight into their thoughts and behaviors. Together, we process these experiences through transparent discussion and bodily movement, to explore different avenues of healing.

The therapeutic process is a powerful tool for growth and change. Diagnosis as "dia" and "gnosis", is to know across. Once recognized, the obstacles we experience can be compassionately cared for by developing awareness and coping skills to alleviate suffering. I'm happy to support you in exploring changes that achieve a greater sense of happiness and fulfillment in your life.

Specialized in IFS, EMDR, Eating Disorders, and Complex Trauma - Do you have negative thoughts about yourself that you can’t shake? Are you trying to feel better but realize everything makes you feel worse? Spend a lot of time thinking critically about your body? My personal approach to therapy is supportive and also direct/down to earth. I'm passionate about working with individuals affected by eating disorders & supporting them into full recovery. My other specialty is with complex trauma and relationship issues. I believe in Health at Every Size and Intuitive Eating/Anti-Diet approaches, and I am LGBTQIA+ affirming.

****PRACTICE FULL****Talking helps! I am a skilled and caring therapist, and work to help others navigate hardship, find ease, and nurture inner wisdom. My work is strongly founded in establishing a safe and secure therapeutic relationship. I provide non-judgmental support for a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, life transitions, identity concerns, PTSD/trauma, mood disorders, and chronic illnesses.

I understand that starting therapy can feel daunting, and finding the right therapist can be a challenge. It's important to find someone you trust, can be vulnerable with, and who specializes in the areas you want to work on. As an LMFT, I firmly believe that mental health struggles are not innate but arise from our life experiences and relationships. Whether working with individuals or couples, I help clients explore how their relationships and past experiences have shaped their current functioning. My goal is to help you navigate these challenges, fostering healing and growth through compassionate and personalized care.

Counseling PRACTICE IS FULL Has the frantic pace of modern life and multiple demands on your time and energy left you feeling stressed out and stretched to your limits, struggling with loss of meaning, troubled relationships, anxiety, depression or illness? Therapy is a safe place where you can take the time you need and we can sort out painful experiences and difficult situations together, often bringing new insight and relief in only a few sessions. In my 30 years of experience I have helped couples generate intimacy and compassion and both young and old resolve long-standing issues to create a more satisfying life.

*NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* There are many reasons people seek therapy. Most likely, you're here because you're feeling out of balance in some aspect of your life. You may be looking for better ways to cope with depression or anxiety, change patterns that lead to unhealthy behaviors or relationships, or heal from a difficult or traumatic experience. Therapy can also help you gain insight about yourself, increase your sense of confidence, or help you explore a new life path with courage and intention. My hope is to provide support, tools, and encouragement to help you find greater balance, authenticity, and overall well-being.

As a seasoned psychodynamic therapist, I work to facilitate healing and change within a supportive environment. I am insight oriented, relational and interactive in my approach. By tending to the self, within the context of past and present relationships, my clients are able to explore and shift their sense of identity, esteem and life goals. Clearing stress, increasing happiness and life satisfaction are the focus.

Do you feel overwhelmed, confused, or stuck? You have more days when it's all you can do to drag yourself out of bed? You have trouble falling asleep because you can't stop worry about what's going to happen? Or you wake up from nightmares that make no sense? Counseling can help. I truly believe everyone has the ability to heal. First, we will develop a safe and respectful relationship. Then, dependent on what works best for you we put together a plan to address your goals. Often I incorporate 'experiential' therapies to complement 'talk' therapy.

I am passionate about eating disorder recovery. I came into this work after recovering from my own eating disorder almost 20 years ago. Once I found myself on the other side I realized I wanted to help others find their own path to freedom. I know first hand how difficult this process can be.