Casey Pope (she/her)

We will work together to build coping skills to reduce and manage anxiety symptoms. We may work with mindfulness techniques, breathing exercises, polyvagal exercises, HeartMath biofeedback, and other somatic approaches to reduce your symptoms. We may also explore the root cause of your anxious distress to resolve it with EMDR, Brainspotting, and the Flash Technique. DBT and CBT techniques are also very helpful to identify triggers of anxiety and resolve them.

Depression is best healed in a compassionate and trusting relationship. We may explore attachment, relationships, trauma, self esteem, negative cognitions, and other causes of depression. Skill building from DBT and CBT can be helpful while EMDR, Brainspotting, and the Flash Technique may be used to address the root cause of depression. If indicated and desired, I can also collaborate with your med provider to ensure complete support in your care.

Trauma is often stored in the body, emerging later as physical and psychological symptoms of distress. EMDR, the Flash Technique, and Brainspotting are all brain-based approaches for trauma processing and resolution. These may be paired with other modalities as well. While we cannot change the past, we can reduce distress. You have it within yourself to heal from trauma. I can join you on your healing journey.

Brainspotting makes use of the visual field to identify memories associated with trauma or issues causing distress, confusion, or concern. Using a pointer, we identify the brainspot associated with the issue. Once located, I hold the pointer in position while your brain processes. You can share as much or as little as you like during our session. I will provide supportive attunement throughout your process.

I use DBT skill building with most of my clients including skills from each of the four modules - mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness - as needed. These skills are useful for anxiety, depression, trauma responses, and many other challenges.

EMDR is an evidence-based method for trauma processing and resolution. I am an EMDRIA-trained provider and have been practicing for 3 years. I work with acute and chronic trauma. I also use EMDR for anxiety, depression, addiction, attachment issues, self esteem, negative core beliefs, and many other issues. EMDR is a versatile approach that is very effective for resolving symptoms of distress.