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About My Clients
Many of my clients are women who are struggling with a variety of symptoms related to complex or childhood trauma. Common themes are severe anxiety, depression and other issues. They find compassion and support in my office, as well as techniques and treatments to help them process and heal from their past. Other clients find they need support and compassion for common issues related to life's struggles: stress, LGBTQIA+ issues, relationships and a myriad of other concerns.
My Background and Approach
The path to where I am today has been more of an expedition. As a single mom, I began my first career in science doing biomedical research. Needing to impact human lives more in the "here and now," I eventually left to pursue a degree in mental health counseling. One way I effectively work with clients is from an Attachment Theory perspective. Clients with complex/childhood trauma have often had their early attachment relationships severed or damaged in such a way that their adult relationships suffer greatly. Keeping this in mind allows us to focus on healing some of those wounds. From an applied therapeutic perspective, I rely on only evidence-based, scientifically supported treatment approaches, and integrate them to support each client. I draw from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Nature-Assisted Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Schema Therapy and Neuroscience to help with a wide variety of clinical presentations, particularly with regard to trauma.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
My personal ethics inform my every interaction with people. I am firmly allied with Racial Justice issues, Indigenous and Minority groups, LGBTQIA+, Non-Binary folx, and those of all genders, presentations and orientations. I am also a supporter sex-positivity, non-traditional relationships, family configurations of all types, as well as alternative spiritualities. My office is a Safe Space where ALL are welcome.