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About My Clients
Many of my clients are highly sensitive and seeking relief from fears or worries that interfere with their life, or are navigating the effects of a single-incident traumatic event. Common struggles of the clients I work with are: feeling unable to “shut your brain off” due to anxiety, certain phobias such as fear of driving or dogs, feeling nervous in social settings with worry about judgement from others, and being impacted by a recent traumatic event such as a car accident or assault.
My Background and Approach
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and have been working as a mental health therapist since 2019. I respect that you are the expert of your own life, and view therapy as a space to untangle the root cause of your struggles while providing tools for healing and growth. I am passionate about using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to facilitate healing from the impacts of past experiences and old narratives that continue to show up in the present. In addition to EMDR, I value the art of talk therapy. There is something so profound about 1) holding hope while allowing for a client-led process to solutions, and 2) also being able to offer alternative perspectives and therapeutic tools to reduce suffering and increase alignment with one’s values. My work is grounded in Person Centered Therapy, and I primarily draw on EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Polyvagal Theory.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I am trauma-informed, practice from the biopsychosocial-spiritual perspective, and bring an intersectional and culturally sensitive lens as a social worker. I am also happy to integrate faith from a shared perspective as a Christian for those who are seeking this upon request. I respect that spirituality can vary widely from different types of religions to simply where you find meaning and purpose in life.