My Approach
I approach therapy from a trauma-informed, systemic, and attachment based lens. I utilize an integrative approach of a variety of modalities including but not limited to attachment-informed EMDR, a little bit of ACT, ego state and person-centered therapy, psychodynamic interventions, somatic work and focusing on your strengths as a client. Ultimately, I believe the therapeutic relationship is the most integral piece of your healing work, and I will do my best to provide a meaningful relationship and safe environment where healing can happen. I offer both in person and telehealth to clients located in Northwest Arkansas and across the state.
Common Issues I see
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Anxiety
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Codependency
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Depression
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Family Conflict
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Grief
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Identity Exploration
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Life Transitions
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LGBTQIA+ Issues
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Peer Relationships
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Relationship Issues
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Stress
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Recovering from Trauma
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Women's Issues
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
Who it’s for
Most people know EMDR as a trauma treatment, but research shows it can also be highly effective in treating numerous other issues. If we both decide EMDR is a good fit for your care, we'll talk about the process so you know exactly what to expect. You may benefit from EMDR if you're experiencing issues such as but not limited to:
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Anxiety, panic attacks, and phobias
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Chronic Illness and medical issues
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Grief and loss
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Identity Based Trauma
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Performance anxiety
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related issues
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Sexual assault
What it is
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a type of trauma therapy using bilateral stimulation (eye movements or taps most common) to desensitize a traumatic event. Imagine your brain is full of filing cabinets, and every memory you have is stored in files. Some files contain memories typed up in pretty font, perfectly spaced, clean margins, and easy to read and filed away in an organized manner. Sometimes, we may have files that weren't processed effectively and are messily filed away in no organized manner. Those files could be hanging outside the filing cabinet so when we walk by, we may easily hit those files and disrupt our nervous system. EMDR is utilized to pull those messy memories out, reorganize them and file them away appropriately. As a result, you may experience less dysregulation and discomfort.