Services Offered

Areas of Specialization

 

Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum.

The journey to becoming a parent whether that is dealing with infertility or a difficult pregnancy can be a tough road. Unfortunately, for some the experience of giving birth and the weeks and months following are not filled with happiness and joy. Often women and men are struggling with depression, anxiety, pain, mood changes or trauma and it is more common than people realize. I have worked in this area for many years and it is a great passion of mine to work with individuals struggling with a Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder (PMAD). Through therapy I see individuals become more confident in their parenting, experience less symptoms and better advocates for themselves with their medical providers.

Trauma and PTSD.

The impacts of a traumatic event, or sometimes several can leave a lasting effect. It is not common for someone suffering from trauma to feel as if they are stuck in the past unable to see a favorable future. It has been my experience that regardless of the “size” of trauma, many of the people I have worked with have experienced some level of trauma. Through my training in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) I have seen people become stronger, more empowered and heal from their experiences.

 
 

Issues

 

  • Anxiety

  • Coping Skills

  • Depression

  • Infertility

  • Parenting

  • Relationship Issues

  • Sexual Abuse

  • Stress

  • Women's Issues

Types of Therapies

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

    CBT explores the connection between our thoughts, emotions and behaviors which often impacts our mental health. The aim in this therapy approach is to change distorted thinking patterns, utilize healthy coping skills and modify unhealthy behaviors to increase desired functioning.

  • Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)

    DBT focuses on several different aspects of improved functioning such as the use of mindfulness- becoming more present in the now, identifying and coping with emotions, tolerating distress, and how to interact with others.

  • Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)

    A specialized approach in treating trauma by reducing reactivity to trauma memories while also shifting the negative thoughts that commonly come with having experienced a negative event. EMDR utilizes eye movements to tap into the part of the brain that is associated with healing.