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Therapeutic Approaches

My approach to therapy is personalized and collaborative, customized to meet your unique needs and goals in a way that feels safe to you.  My aim is to create a secure and supportive environment where you can confidently explore new opportunities and make meaningful changes in your life. Here are some of the approaches that typically inform my work.

DBT & Mindfulness-Based
(Dialectical Behavioral Therapy)

Teaches skills to manage strong emotions, improve relationships, and tolerate discomfort by using mindfulness, which involves being present in the current moment without judgment.

CBT
(Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)

Helps people change negative thought patterns and behaviors to improve their mood and handle problems more effectively

Helps people explore and heal their inner "parts," or different aspects of their personality, to achieve emotional balance and self-understanding

Internal Family Systems

Helps people heal by focusing on the connection between their mind and body, using physical sensations and movements to release tension and trauma

Somatic Based Therapy

Uses creative activities like drawing  to help people express their feelings, gain perspective on their lives, and improve their emotional well-being

Art Therapy

An approach that is compassionate and focused on creating a safe space, understanding the effects of trauma, and supporting healing without re-triggering the client

Trauma Informed Approaches

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