Individual psychotherapy is the heart and soul of clinical psychology.  Plain old talk therapy. It’s hard to describe the special relationship that can form between client and therapist, but I can tell you, from many years of experience, that it is very often powerful, beautiful, and life-changing–for both of us.  I never cease to be moved and honored when someone comes to me, trusts me with their secrets and feelings, and, together, we forge a path out of the shadows and into the light.  

Sometimes it’s just practical problem solving and information sharing.  Sometimes it’s taking a deep look at the past, perhaps using Internal Family Systems IFS) or “parts work” to see how we can change life in the present. We might consult about relationships, personal feelings and habits, changes you want to make, ways you want to grow.  There is really nothing like it in the world and nothing in the world you can’t talk about.

Many people will experience trauma in their lifetime whether it’s a car accident, abuse or neglect, the sudden death of a loved one, a violent criminal act, exposure to the violence of war, or a natural disaster.

While some people can recover from trauma over time on their own, many others experience lasting effects of trauma, things like reactivity to triggers, deep emotional pain, fear, confusion, or posttraumatic stress far after the event has passed.

There are some wonderful treatments that can help heal trauma, mentally, emotionally, physically, even spiritually.  I offer EMDR therapy, yoga-influenced therapy, Reiki (hands-off only), IFS or “parts work,” as well as typical “talk” therapy.  I understand trauma better than any other area of mental health and I love helping people heal.