My Philosophy
Through our tailored, one-on-one work together, I can help you:
Cultivate awareness of the patterns that are causing you difficulties in your life and bring healing to the root causes of those patterns so that the patterns themselves can simply melt away
Gain insight into current emotional and cognitive patterns by evaluating early-life experiences and relationships as well as bringing healing to those experiences so you can live a more free and fulfilled life
Learn how to regulate and ground your nervous system and emotions
Learn how to process your emotions and get your underlying needs met
Learn how to investigate and walk yourself through triggers so that you can feel more confident in your ability to navigate emotional and life challenges more skillfully.
Utilize EMDR to bring healing to past triggers and trauma
Learn how to relate to yourself with compassion so that you create internal love and safety, which enables you to cope with life’s ups and downs in an empowered way
Grow in your walk with God
Build greater intimacy, authenticity and joy in your life, spirituality and relationships
Fully engage in life with energy, hope, clarity, and purpose
Change negative, fearful or destructive patterns that are getting in your way
Learn how to effectively integrate your spiritual beliefs into your everyday life
Gain clarity and direction related to career, social life, and personal development
Gain a toolbox full of strategies and skills to cope with anxiety, stress and life difficulties so that you feel empowered to bring healing to your life and move your life in the direction you want it to go.
Most importantly, this isn't about learning skills or techniques - this is about healing from the inside out.
Working with me
Therapy is all about finding a good fit. Choosing a therapist is difficult, and I know how important it is to feel safe and supported in order to grow. Having a safe and secure therapeutic relationship is the foundation for therapeutic healing and progress.
My intention as a therapist is to provide a safe, empathetic and grace-filled space to support you on your path to deeper healing. Clients will be met with kindness and warmth, experiencing a non-judgmental atmosphere to explore their concerns. Clients can expect to be encouraged and reassured as they work towards building authenticity and genuine connection in each session.
I aim to walk alongside clients as they journey toward psychological, emotional, and spiritual healing.
My Approaches
To fit the needs of the individual, I provide an integrative approach. I draw primarily from Emotionally Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic therapy, and EMDR, while incorporating a trauma-informed lens. I work from a somatic perspective, which incorporates the wisdom of your body into the therapeutic process.
I have been trained in several types of Christian inner healing ministry (Sozo, etc) and enjoy blending my formal education with my spiritual training to form an effective treatment for the whole person.
“Above all else, guard your heart,
for from it flow the springs of life.”
— Proverbs 4:23
Your Faith as a Healing Resource
Faith, values, and beliefs are extremely important in the therapeutic process. One of my passions is working with Christian clients who are looking for support from a faith-based perspective.
I believe that spirituality and emotional health are deeply entwined and that through relationship with God and the support of others, we can heal and become more free. As I have benefited from others walking with me through my own faith journey, I count it a privilege to walk alongside you through yours. I wholeheartedly believe in the work God is capable of doing in people’s lives and consider it a privilege to be a part of this work.
I also understand that not everyone comes from this background. Wherever you stand, whether Christian, of another faith or non-religious, you will be respected and treated with non-judgmental compassion and grace.