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Safe Space

My primary intention is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can be your authentic, unfiltered self - a space where you feel seen, heard, and supported in your journey of healing and personal growth. I am here to remind you that you are not crazy, broken, damaged, or weak... in fact, you are resilient, brave, and so incredibly strong.

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Empowerment​

I understand that every brave soul who comes through my door is fighting an extremely difficult battle. I will support you in reuniting with your inner power and wisdom and developing resources that improve your well-being. Together, we will explore different areas of your life - physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, social, occupational/educational, recreational - and discuss what changes could enhance your life.

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Embodiment

My hope is to help you create a different relationship with your thoughts and emotions, with your body, and with your self. I will invite you to be curious about your inner experiences. I will teach you methods to enhance your capacity to sit with and tolerate your emotions and body sensations - in other words, to feel and move through your feelings. (You have to feel it to heal it!) In time, you will recognize that you are not your thoughts or your feelings - these are simply experiences that come and go - and it's possible to observe these experiences without becoming overwhelmed by them.  ​

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Healing

In addition to helping you develop skills to cope with current stressors, I will also use techniques to help you heal from past traumas, losses and emotional injuries which are impacting your current functioning and well-being. You will have the opportunity to process the effects of traumatic events, move through shame and guilt, and grieve your losses. The trauma treatments I utilize don't require you to relive or retell the details of your traumatic experiences. And, these methods aim to treat core causes, rather than just symptoms. 

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Transformation

Transformation requires self-compassion - yes, that's right, compassion for your SELF! We can be so mean, critical and harsh towards ourselves, which undoubtedly impedes healing and growth. I will invite you to treat yourself with the same understanding and care that you demonstrate with someone you love. I will remind you that you are HUMAN, and as humans, we are inevitably flawed and imperfect. So, instead of beating yourself up for making a mistake, you will practice treating yourself with kindness, grace, acceptance, and love.

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Freedom

Once individuals are no longer weighed down by trauma, bothersome symptoms, or the pressure to be perfect and please others, they are free to be themselves and live their lives fully and authentically. I will support you in getting connected to your values in order to help you create a life that feels meaningful and purposeful - the life that you want to live!