Services
About My Clients
Most of my clients are survivors of trauma. They might have just experienced a big event, or are working through cptsd from childhood. Many of my clients are LGBT+ individuals. Some are working on self acceptance, some on coming out, some on transitioning. I work to meet my clients where they are at in their journey and create self compassion, resilience and wellness in the way that is best for them. We always work to build a strong support system for continued growth and connection.
My Background and Approach
I am an LCPC licensed in Idaho and Montana. In addition to traditional talk therapy, I am Trauma-Focused CBT, DBT and EMDR trained. I offer EMDR in person and through Telehealth. My experience comes from working with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, in community mental health, and with teens at a residential treatment center. I also work with dissociative disorders, cult survivors, cancer survivors and recent or ongoing traumatic stress. I value being an LGBT+ affirming therapist. I work to understand each individual's unique experience and goals to the best of my ability. I want to know you and discover together what successful therapy looks like for you.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
Everything that you are doing now is for a reason. As we go through difficult, traumatic and even just new experiences, we respond in the best way we know how. If we survived it, we keep doing whatever it was that 'worked'. What worked before doesn't always continue serving us as circumstances change, and sometimes it wasn't ever the best solution in the first place. Luckily, we can learn to identify our triggers and survival responses to them, replacing them with healthier ways of coping/thinking/relating/communicating. Alongside our brain's ability to change, we need that authentic support system to continue growing and finding meaning. Connection and acceptance is vital to survive and thrive. All this in mind, I intend to help you connect with yourself , create mutually-growth-fostering relationships and increase awareness and confidence in our sessions - that will translate to your everyday life.