Therapists » Associate Professional Counselor
Helping people feel more connected, alive and easeful in a difficult world is what excites me about the therapeutic process. While living with mental health challenges, it is difficult to know how to get unstuck or even to remember a time when things felt okay. I work collaboratively with clients to build on their strengths and identify goals that align with their values. We all develop strategies for survival that can be limiting over time. We can create more options that go beyond old strategies through practicing new ways of relating, recognizing nervous system patterns and strengthening the mind-body connection. Some of the approaches and techniques I use include parts work, attachment theory, mind-body therapy, guided visualization, somatic and movement based therapy. I am trauma focused and informed with an understanding of how systemic oppression contributes to illness, especially for those whose identities are devalued or erased. During our work together, I will help you recognize and tolerate emotions, bring curiosity to thoughts and behaviors and become more aware of sensations as they arise in your body. If any of what I have shared resonates with you, or you would like to know more, please reach out to connect. I look forward to hearing from you!
Qualifications: | Indiana University of Pennsylvania |
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Academic Suffixes: | MA, APC |