Therapy

With 30 years of clinical experience, I have worked with many mental health conditions and life experiences. It is rare to encounter a human who has never experienced trauma. Many of us can name the traumatic events we've experienced, yet others may not recognize certain experiences as traumatic. Simply living in the world today has exposed all of us to trauma. We live in a colonized, oppressive, racist, sexist system that is created to maintain the privilege of a few as we sacrifice the well-being, safety, and freedom of the majority. This has created tremendous systemic, intergenerational, and individual trauma for many and is a lens I hold as a therapist. 

​Trauma affects everyone differently, and it's crucial to acknowledge and validate your unique experiences. Trauma isn't just about how we perceive events; it impacts our fears, subconscious mind, self-esteem, relationships, and overall well-being. For those who have endured emotional, psychological, or narcissistic abuse, recognizing trauma can be difficult, especially if they've been gaslighted or blamed by their abuser. It’s important to understand that the problem lies with the abuser, not with your reactions.

Traditional talk therapy alone often misses the physical and mind-body connections crucial to trauma recovery. Whether you are specifically seeking trauma therapy or not, I work from an integrative, highly trauma-trained, and informed lens. This creates space and possibility for deeper healing experiences for body, mind, heart, and spirit. Techniques like EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, or Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) are vital for addressing trauma’s deep-seated impact.