Genie Davidson (she/her)

I work with individuals who have experienced narcissistic abuse and who have experienced abuse in their family of origins, work places or their families currently. I utilize S.A.F.E. EMDR which is a gentler and deeper adaptation of EMDR which I think helps high-functioning people process trauma while they "do life." PTSD is looked at through a Polyvagal model and I am more focused on your attachment style. Additionally, I work on the somatic aspect, which means your body could be holding trauma.

Again, I use S.A.F.E. EMDR to process grief and loss. Grief is something that must be worked through over time and often times people need a safe space to relay their story in a nonjudgmental atmosphere. It is easy to become "stuck" while processing grief, and my approach is to allow each person to find their cadence and stride without pushing them for a resolution. Grief needs to be respected, and understood.

Women have very complicated roles in today's fast paced life. From taking care of children to helping their parents. By the time a woman reaches mid-life her life does not feel like her own, and she has the added burden of household chores while maintaining a career. Utilizing cognitive processing therapy and setting strong boundaries, a woman can start to feel like herself again during a time when perimenopause and menopause is wreaking havoc on her physicality.

Trauma lives in the body and is stored in the amygdala which is the fear center of the brain. Trauma can live in our bodies and mind for decades creating fear, discomfort, anxiety, depression and a life that is not lived to the fullest. Many people are ashamed of their trauma, from mother's who are alienated from their children, to people who have been sexually molested, there is often a deep sorrow from a traumatic incident. I create a safe place for people to process and heal.

S.A.F.E. EMDR is an adaptation of EMDR, in which I focus on the attachment wound and on the physical sensations the body holds. EMDR can feel intense and client's who are professionals could not tolerate the intense release after EMDR, and I needed to find a solution to get at the root of trauma. Inspired by own healing journey I utilize this specialized type of EMDR for my high-functioning clients who want to do the deep work of healing.

Sometimes it is important to make sense of trauma from an intellectual point of view. Cognitively reviewing what happened to you and then making meaning of your suffering can be helpful in releasing the past and moving forward. This does not mean you discuss every aspect of your traumatic event, but discussing the impact it has had on you physically, mentally, emotionally, and psychologically can bring a sense of calm, and an intellectual understanding that can be helpful.