DERICA RINGO (She/her)

My clinical work centers on trauma‑informed care, mood disorders, and the complex intersections between emotional regulation, identity, and survival strategies

I’m an expert in reality therapy because I help clients focus on what they can control—their choices, their actions, and the direction they want their lives to move. Over time, I’ve developed a strong ability to guide people in examining whether their current behaviors are bringing them closer to or further from what they truly want. I use a trauma‑informed, compassionate approach that supports clients in building personal responsibility without shame, strengthening their sense of agency, and cr

I’m an expert in cognitive behavioral therapy because I understand how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact, and I know how to help clients shift the patterns that keep them stuck. Over years of practice, I’ve developed a strong ability to identify cognitive distortions, teach practical skills, and guide clients in applying those skills to real‑life situations. My trauma‑informed lens allows me to deliver CBT with nuance and sensitivity, honoring each person’s lived experience while still

Professional burnout isn’t just “being tired.” It’s a full‑body, full‑identity experience that erodes clarity, confidence, and the ability to show up in the roles that matter. As a trauma‑informed therapist, I specialize in helping high‑performing professionals who feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in survival mode — especially those who don’t have months to wait for change.

Intensives are private pay and have a variety of choices. - Half-day 3-4 hours - One full day 6-8 hours - 2 days, 3- 4 hours each day

My work with bipolar disorder is rooted in nuance, dignity, and deep clinical attunement. I understand bipolar disorder not as a simple chemical imbalance, but as a complex rhythm of the mind and body—one shaped by lived experience, relational patterns, and the nervous system’s attempts to protect itself. My approach is trauma‑informed, collaborative, and grounded in emotional realism.

My work with bipolar disorder is rooted in nuance, dignity, and deep clinical attunement. I understand bipolar disorder not as a simple chemical imbalance, but as a complex rhythm of the mind and body—one shaped by lived experience, relational patterns, and the nervous system’s attempts to protect itself. My approach is trauma‑informed, collaborative, and grounded in emotional realism.

I am an EMDR therapist with deep expertise in helping clients process trauma, regulate their nervous system, and reclaim parts of themselves that were once overwhelmed, fragmented, or shut down. My work is rooted in the understanding that trauma is not just a story—it is an imprint on the body, the mind, and the emotional landscape. EMDR allows me to help clients move through those imprints with precision, safety, and compassion.