What begins as a coping mechanism, escape or outlet can sometimes lose its impact and effectiveness over time and becomes habitual. If you are experienceing negative consequences from something that used to be useful and are having difficulty stopping, then our work together will help to uncover the underlying things that the addictive behavior is concealing and discover the meaning of that thing you are self medicating in the addictive patterns to help create new and healthy coping skills.

Trauma is one of those “buzz words” that is often overused in todays language. I view trauma as not what happens to you (the event), but rather how you are impacted by what happens (the wounds leftover). I work with clients who have experienced a variety of different traumas on a somatic level, helping them to listen more closely to their bodies and helping them to repair, regulate and realign their nervous systems. To do this, I create a safe and nurturing space for clients to tune in to themselves and to bear witness to their pain, in order to help transform and transmute their experiences into healing.

Many times, when individuals or couples come into session with me, the underlying issues come down to a few things…lack of understanding, difficulty with communication, or an unmet need in the relationship that is not being seen or addressed. Through our work together, we can address the underlying issues that are showing up and impacting the quality of your relationships and connection with one another.

Anxiety is a natural physiological process and response to stress but at times it can negatively impact parts of our daily lives. Together our work will help to reset and balance our bodies natural alert system to bring your anxiety to a more manageable state and to help you to understand what your anxiety is telling and teaching you.

Depression symptoms often show up due to our inability to express ourselves and are the result of the repression of our feelings…in a way we “depress” them. Therapy can help you to understand what is lying underneath, and what is not being addressed or expressed… in a safe, welcoming and validating space.

The simplest definition of codependency that I have found is “having a lack of sense of self”. If we tend to focus on others rather than ourselves or need others to be “ok” in order for us to feel ok then we may have some codependent traits. Our natural state is to be in cooperation with others but in some circumstances that need may have become a coping mechanism leaving us to focus more on others instead of ourselves out of safety, control, or even fear. Together we can work to balance out the need to care for others with the need to care for yourself.

Grief and loss affect everyone uniquely. It often arises from the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or major life changes, causing sadness, confusion, and physical symptoms. Each grief journey is personal, influenced by individual history. Processing these feelings is crucial for healing. Support from friends, family, or therapists can aid in honoring emotions while progressing toward acceptance and renewal.

“Spirituality is recognizing and celebrating that we are all inextricably connected to each other by a power greater than ourselves and that connection to that power and to one another is grounded in love and compassion. Practicing spirituality brings a sense of perspective, meaning and purpose to our lives”. — Brene Brown