AEDP Therapists in Nichols Hills, OK
Rebecca Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSCP, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nichols Hills, OK 73116
At some point, we often find ourselves struggling to get past a problem, whether that problem is with an important relationship, or an inner emotional struggle. I enjoy working with others to understand how one came to be in such conflict and how one can move from old ways of coping to newer healthier ways. I believe working from a relational perspective is an important way to create an atmosphere of trust. I strive to help my patients better understand their thoughts, feelings, and actions. The more we know about ourselves the more freedom we have to make better choices in work, play, and relationships.
At some point, we often find ourselves struggling to get past a problem, whether that problem is with an important relationship, or an inner emotional struggle. I enjoy working with others to understand how one came to be in such conflict and how one can move from old ways of coping to newer healthier ways. I believe working from a relational perspective is an important way to create an atmosphere of trust. I strive to help my patients better understand their thoughts, feelings, and actions. The more we know about ourselves the more freedom we have to make better choices in work, play, and relationships.
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Jennifer K Fuller
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LPC-S, LMHC, CMHC, NCC, SEP
Verified Verified
Tulsa, OK 74104 (Online Only)
In my practice I value wellness for the mind and body. A comfortable and safe environment is my priority, as we work towards meaningful personal and relational changes together. I will come alongside you to guide you towards connection, growth, and embodiment. I have extensive education in stress and trauma treatments and women's and children's issues, and my experience over the last 13+ years is in connecting with clients from diverse backgrounds, cultures, identities, experiences, and locations. I currently live in OK (Osage, Cherokee, and Muscogee nations) with my husband and family. I work with those in NY, UT, and OK.
In my practice I value wellness for the mind and body. A comfortable and safe environment is my priority, as we work towards meaningful personal and relational changes together. I will come alongside you to guide you towards connection, growth, and embodiment. I have extensive education in stress and trauma treatments and women's and children's issues, and my experience over the last 13+ years is in connecting with clients from diverse backgrounds, cultures, identities, experiences, and locations. I currently live in OK (Osage, Cherokee, and Muscogee nations) with my husband and family. I work with those in NY, UT, and OK.
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Who is AEDP therapy for?
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) is for adults who have experienced emotional pain in the past that, because it has not been adequately addressed and processed, interferes with current functioning. The problems might manifest in a number of different ways, from excessive anger to relationship difficulties to PTSD to eating disorders, poor self-esteem, and depression. They may also be accompanied by physiological symptoms. AEDP helps people accept and digest challenging emotional experiences.
Why do people need AEDP?
People need AEDP as a way to manage distressing emotions—including anger, shame, and guilt—that in some way hamper the ability to function and form satisfying relationships in the present. The therapist-client relationship is believed to provide corrective emotional and relational experiences that facilitate positive changes in brain function, forge pathways for processing traumatic experiences, and allow resolution of emotional pain.
What happens in AEDP therapy?
Once individuals have established a strong bond with the AEDP therapist and the therapist has established a safe and secure environment, clients are encouraged to explore their most painful emotional experiences. They may be asked to pay attention to disquieting body sensations as well as to psychological discomfort. Individuals learn how to process emotions, rather than avoid them. Through the strength of the therapist-client bond, each session is intended to provide a powerful positive experience for individuals, enabling growth.
What problems does AEDP treat?
AEDP is intended to treat the unprocessed emotional pain caused by earlier distressing experiences, which commonly includes behavioral avoidance of current situations and experiences for fear that they will reactivate painful feelings. Emotional pain and avoidant behavior play a role in a wide array of mental health conditions, which is why AEDP is applied to the treatment of a range of disorders including depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship difficulties, and eating disorders.