Trained in:
From Body to Brain Somatic Interventions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
TRAILS to Wellness
Certifications:
IFS Informed
Somatic Attachment Therapy (In Process)
Healing Trauma: IPNB Clinical Strategies for Applying the 9 Domains of Integration toward Deep Therapeutic Growth
While I integrate a variety of evidence based and trauma informed approaches to uniquely support each person's journey, I’d like to highlight three approaches that are particularly foundational to my work
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps us make sense of how stress and trauma has shaped our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. By gently exploring the story we’ve carried—both in our minds and bodies—we can begin to untangle limiting beliefs, uncover patterns that make us feel stuck, and reorient ourselves to a felt sense of unity and alignment. Instead of feeling trapped by our past, CBT supports us in reshaping our narrative with greater clarity, choice, and self-compassion, allowing us to move forward with freedom and ease.
Mindfulness, when practiced correctly; helps us gently tune into our thoughts, emotions, and body sensations in the present moment, creating a safe space to process and release stress and trauma. Instead of being overwhelmed by past experiences, we learn to notice them with curiosity and care, allowing stored tension and emotions to move through us. By building awareness and connection with the body, mindfulness supports natural shifts towards balance and well-being.
Psychoeducation - Understanding how the mind and body respond to stress and trauma can be a powerful tool for healing. Psychoeducation helps make sense of your experiences, giving you the knowledge to recognize patterns, reduce self-blame, and develop new ways of coping. By learning how your nervous system, emotions, and thoughts interact, you gain more clarity, self-compassion, and the ability to make informed choices that support your well-being.
My hope is that through our work together you will come to remember:
“You don’t need a candle when you are the light.”