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About My Clients
Do you find yourself struggling with recurring thoughts that seem to be holding you back from engaging in tasks or relationships? Perhaps you have experienced trauma of some kind. Or, maybe you have noticed a disconnection in your relationship. Wherever you find yourself, know that you are not "broken" and you are not alone. Learning techniques to identify unhelpful patterns and gain healthy mind/body/spirit connection can help. I look forward to helping you learn tools to take back control.
My Background and Approach
My approach is a rather practical one. I like to teach you tools that you can realistically use no matter what your situation is. We will start slow, and build up as you gain confidence. The goal is for you to continuously practice the techniques we discuss between meeting, so that it will become second-nature for you to tap into these things when you need them most to get through difficult moments. My treatment approach includes a holistic examination of the mind, body, and spirit. We'll identify what happens in your body when you experience unwanted feelings, and work to establish a safe connection within your self. We then move onto what is going on in your brain, identifying ways to get rid of the unhelpful chatter and diffuse from unwanted thoughts. We also discuss ways to create healthy boundaries and to honor your needs and desires. If you are having trouble "getting on the same page" in your relationship, we will examine expectations and communication styles.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I believe that every person has a story, and we do not have to feel like it has been "written for us". We get to choose the kind of life we want to lead no matter the experiences we have had. Oftentimes we develop ways of coping that are not healthy because it was the only way we learned how to survive. Because we have the ability to learn constantly, this means that we can develop better ways to cope that will serve us in a healthy way. I have personal experience with anxiety, and I know how debilitating it can seem. I have also experienced trauma, which can shape the lens through which life is seen. Through my own therapy, I have been able to learn that I get to choose what thoughts I spend time on. I learned that I am in charge of my body, and that I can create safety for myself. I also identify as a Christian, and integrate Christian faith into therapy for those who desire to do so.