Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

With care and over 20 years of experience, I support clients in healing from PTSD. I use EMDR to help the brain process and release traumatic memories, and IADC to ease emotional pain through a sense of meaningful connection. Blending these with parts work and other proven approaches, I create a safe space for deep healing. You don’t have to navigate this alone—lasting relief is possible.

Whether a single event or ongoing experience, my training in EMDR and DBT lends to a decreasing the stressors in your life so that you are able to increase joy in daily activities.

Healing from past trauma should be handled by a clinician trained and experienced in this area. You and I will work together to identify how the past trauma impacts your current functioning and identify areas for healing, change and re- establishing safety so that you can enjoy living your life more fully.

I specialize in treating PTSD by using evidence-based therapies such as trauma-focused CBT and EMDR. My approach helps clients process traumatic memories safely, regulate intense emotions, and reduce intrusive thoughts. I create a compassionate and supportive space where clients can address hypervigilance, flashbacks, and avoidance behaviors. My goal is to help clients build resilience, heal from trauma, and regain control over their lives while restoring a sense of safety.

My clinical training began at the UCSF Trauma Recovery Center where I learned trauma-focused therapy modalities & provided individual therapy & support groups to people experiencing PTSD & other trauma-related symptoms. This was my dream internship & set the path for my continued work with & passion for supporting survivors of interpersonal trauma. I have had the honor of working with clients who have endured the most painful traumas & seen the incredible capacity of humans to heal & thrive.

Trauma can be devastating, but with the right support, recovery is possible. Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) is a powerful technique that helps clients process and release traumatic memories. I am experienced in this approach, and have completed training with the EMDR Institute.

PTSD is caused by a traumatic event, such as war, sexual assault, or a natural disaster. I have years of experience working with people who are struggling with this condition and I'm confident that I can help you too.

I view trauma as an experience that violates a deeply held value (be it life, safety, trust, how people should be treated). When the violation is profound enough it can result in disconnection, dis-association, and strong reactions to other experiences that invoke the same value. I have extensive experience supporting people to heal by re-authoring their experience, reconnecting with what they hold most dear

When we’ve gone through a painful experience, we can “know” intellectually that we're safe but still feel anxious, scared, or overwhelmed. We can sometimes have intrusive thoughts and flashbacks or feel like we're reliving the painful experience. EMDR appears to connect what we know to what we feel, so that the body can heal. Additionally, we'll aim to understand the connection between physical sensations and emotions through somatic experiencing.

I have experience working with individuals who have experienced various forms of trauma, PTSD, and CPTSD and practice trauma-informed practices. I am a trained EMDR therapist.

I offer multiple cutting edge treatments to address trauma. You are able to find the treatment that matches you as an individual, and your lifestyle. Most importantly, I provide a safe and comforting environment where you can heal.

Through specialized training and extensive experience working with individuals affected by trauma, I have developed expertise in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I understand the complexities of PTSD and how it impacts emotional and psychological well-being. My compassionate and supportive approach fosters a safe environment for clients to explore their trauma, empowering them on their path to healing.

I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced PTSD and complex trauma, providing a compassionate, trauma-informed approach to healing. Whether stemming from childhood experiences, military service, relational wounds, or systemic oppression, trauma can deeply impact your sense of safety, identity, and connection. I help clients process their experiences at a pace that feels right for them, develop coping strategies, and rebuild a sense of empowerment.

Find out more about how I can help you with trauma via my specialty webpage: https://windingriverpsychotherapyservices.com/emdr-trauma-therapy

I specialize in treating PTSD using evidence-based approaches like CBT, ACT, and DBT. I support clients in understanding their trauma responses, building effective coping strategies, and reclaiming a sense of safety and connection. Healing is possible, and we’ll work at your pace to support meaningful recovery.

Neuroscience has found that stress, difficult experiences and trauma can be lodged in parts of the brain and nervous system that are out of reach of our rational, conscious mind. That is why ‘talking alone’ will not fully release these difficulties. In addition to Talk Therapy, I used somatic and mind/body approaches, including; EMDR; Brainspotting; Mindfulness; Hypnotherapy; Body/Somatic Centered Psychotherapy; and Meditation.

The source of many mental health issues is unresolved trauma. In therapy, we'll explore how traumatic experiences from your past are showing up in your current life. Processing trauma, safely and at your pace, is extremely healing.

I have worked in prisons, medical centers, and community health centers where I have seen the spectrum of ways trauma can manifest. I utilize evidence-based approaches (e.g. Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure) to help individuals heal from trauma and the way it has impacted their lives.

While there are many different ways to treat trauma and no one way is best, Trauma therapy at Brown Therapy Center, like most depth-oriented treatments, is relational and built upon the foundation of the therapeutic relationship. For treatment to be successful, you need a space where you can feel comfortable sharing more of what’s happening on the inside with someone you trust, who listens and can help you hold and digest your experience.