Gabby Slifkin LPC, ATR-BC

IFS is based on the idea that people have multiple sub-personalities, or "parts", within them, each with its own unique qualities, emotions, and perspectives. These parts can operate independently, leading to internal conflicts and emotional distress. IFS therapy aims to help people heal from past trauma and correct problematic behaviors by: Liberating parts from roles they've been forced into Restoring trust in the "self" and Re-harmonizing parts that are in conflict with one another

EMDR is an abbreviation of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. This complex and powerful method of psychotherapy incorporates the most successful elements from a wide range of psychotherapy approaches, and as a specific supplement uses eye movements or other forms of bilateral rhythmic stimulation such as tapping or alternating sounds in a way that helps the nervous system to process the traumatic information.

Art therapy enriches the lives of individuals through active art-making, creative process, applied psychological theory, and human experience within a psychotherapeutic relationship. Art therapy is used to improve cognitive and sensorimotor functions, foster self-esteem and self-aware, cultivate emotional resilience, promote insight, enhance social skills, reduce and resolve conflicts and distress, and advance societal and ecological change.

I approach PTSD from a trauma-informed lens. We will work to get to know your parts and the function they play within your system. We take the time to learn how these behavior have protected you in the past and present. You’ll learn techniques to help your nervous system get back on line into its optimal zone of functioning. We will work to set boundaries, have healthy relationships, be assertive and gain back your sense of power and breakaway from passive behaviors.

Being in a constant state of worry can significantly hinder one's ability to function effectively and it’s not an enjoyable way to move through the world. I use an approach centered on acceptance and compassion toward these feelings. Anxiety, while often perceived negatively, is a natural response that serves a purpose. However, when it escalates to a level that becomes debilitating, it is important to lean into curiosity to best understand how it’s been serving you.