What does the greatest version of yourself look like? I am here to help my clients uncover and discover what that looks and feels like. I walk on sacred ground when I walk along side people in their stories and experiences. 

“These pains you feel are messengers. Listen to them.” Rumi was a wise man. Deep within every human heart lies these “messengers” that are just beckoning us to listen, and to respond. At times, this journey towards the self can feel daunting. Perhaps you are right here reading this because you too know these pains, and are wondering where and how to take the first step. 

As a Certified EMDR and Ego State Work therapist, I work with individuals to help them understand the negative cycles that keep them feeling stuck and alone, leaving them suffering with depression, anxiety, and anger. My work with clients involves illuminating and demystify the aspects of their personality that keep them blocked from experiencing the fullness of their joy, and the truth of who they are, which is their birthright! Whether it is past trauma from childhood, or from events along with way, the beliefs we hold have a way of creating shackles that bind us to things such as: addictions, low self-esteem, poor relationship patterns, self-sabotaging behaviors, panic attacks, and a long list of other issues.  

My clients can expect an environment of compassion and dignity, with a tailored approach to suit their needs. My training in trauma with EMDR and Ego State Work, allows me to offer a solution for clients that is both powerful and effective. Our complex inner worlds do not have to be mysterious and perplexing. Freedom really is possible.

What issues can EMDR treat?

Scientific research has established Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing or EMDR as effective for post traumatic stress.  However, clinicians also have reported success using EMDR in treatment of the following conditions:

~ Panic Attacks ~ Stress Reduction ~Complicated Grief ~ Addictions

~ Dissociative Disorders ~ Sexual and/or Physical Abuse ~Disturbing Memories ~ Body Dysmorphic Disorders

~ Phobias, Pain Disorders ~ Personality Disorders ~Performance Anxiety

 How does EMDR work?

EMDR seems to have a direct effect on the way that the brain processes information. Normal information processing is resumed, so following a successful EMDR session, a person no longer relives the images, sounds, and feelings when the event is brought to mind. You still remember what happened, but it is less upsetting. Therefore, EMDR can be thought of as a physiologically based therapy that helps a person see disturbing material in a new and less distressing way.

How long does EMDR take?

One or more sessions are required for the therapist to understand the nature of the problem and to decide whether EMDR is an appropriate treatment. The therapist will also discuss EMDR more fully and provide an opportunity to answer questions about the method. Once therapist and client have agreed that EMDR is appropriate for a specific problem, the actual EMDR therapy may begin.

A typical EMDR session lasts from 60 to 90 minutes. The type of problem, life circumstances, and the amount of previous trauma will determine how many treatment sessions are necessary. EMDR may be used within a standard "talking" therapy, as an adjunctive therapy with a separate therapist, or as a treatment all by itself.

You can learn more about EMDR therapy by visiting the website of the EMDR International Association. You can learn about current research supporting EMDR therapy by visiting the site of the EMDR.