You might look put together on the outside while feeling like you're constantly bracing for the next crisis on the inside. Maybe you're exhausted from taking care of everyone else, or struggling to let go of patterns that no longer serve you. Together, we'll explore what's underneath the overwhelm such as early experiences, core beliefs, and current stressors, and work toward a life that feels more stable, connected, and aligned with who you truly are.
EMDR is an evidence based, trauma informed therapy that helps individuals process and heal from distressing experiences that continue to impact thoughts, emotions, and behavior. Rather than focusing only on talking through problems, EMDR works by helping the brain reprocess memories so they feel less overwhelming and more integrated.
Who it helps:
EMDR can be effective for children, adolescents, and adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, behavioral challenges, or difficulties related to stressful or adverse life events. With children and teens, EMDR is adapted developmentally and may incorporate play, creativity, and involvement from the caregiver.
Benefits:
As a former school counselor, I understand how intense the pressures on young people can be—academics, social dynamics, family expectations, and the constant noise of social media. Many teens and young adults I work with feel misunderstood, "too much," or like they have to hold everything together alone.
In our work, we might:
When your soul animal is gone
You are a pet owner, whose pet is the love of your life. Your pet knows you like the back of his paw and you spend many days together playing, walking together, cuddling, and feeling loved unconditionally.
When that animal dies, is relinquished, missing, or seriously ill, the grief can be nearly unbearable. Unfortunately, not everyone understands the depth of that loss, and you may be told that "it's just an animal", when your pet was actually your world.
As an avid animal lover, shelter volunteer, serial kitten foster, and co-founder of a nonprofit partnering with rescues in Asia, I have witnessed firsthand how deeply animals can change our lives. In therapy, I can:
