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About My Clients
I believe clients are the experts on themselves, and I support them as they discover their inner light by creating a nonjudgmental and safe space to be open and authentic. Life can get messy and being human is hard. Whatever you are experiencing, the first step toward healing and growth takes courage. You have already taken that step by reading this. I help with issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, anger and relationship issues.
My Background and Approach
My therapeutic approach is integrative & strength-based; I use evidence-based practices that best fit the unique needs of each person. I am EMDR trained, & also use acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, along with other evidence-based modalities. I provide resources & homework for clients to work on in-between sessions. The EMDR approach believes past emotionally-charged experiences are overly influencing present emotions, sensations, and thoughts about ourselves. As an example: “Do you ever feel worthless although you know you are a worthwhile person?”. EMDR processing can help break through the emotional blocks that are keeping people from living an adaptive, emotionally healthy life.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
Sometimes a quote from a favorite author or poet can express my feelings and personal beliefs better than I can, so I want to share some that are important to me and that reflect my personal beliefs, as well as how I see the counseling process. “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” ~ Maya Angelou "People are just as wonderful as sunsets if I can let them be. When I look at a sunset, I don't find myself saying, "Soften the orange a little on the right hand corner, and put a bit more purple along the base, and use a little more pink in the cloud color." I don't do that. I don’t try to control a sunset. I watch it with awe as it unfolds." ~ Carl Rogers "Let go of who you think you are supposed to be, and embrace who you are."~ Brene Brown "If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be."~ Maya Angelou "Do not feel lonely. The entire universe is inside you."~ Rumi Take care! Alli Altmann :)