Jessie Tirrell (she/her)

When your life is altered by trauma it literally changes the brain. When your brain has been hurt by trauma you might not know who to trust or how to even trust yourself. I use many ways of helping you redevelop your sense of safety so that you can feel like you again, help you re-map how you experience memories of your trauma, and attach back to healthy people and things. Different people need different treatments so I offer CBT, art therapy, mindfulness, and sandtray as options.

There is no harder job in the world than parenting. If you're feeling stuck, ineffective, or like you are being left off of your child's team it's not too late! I have treated children and families for 19 years and can work with you on many different ways to better connecting with your child, learning new ways to correct problem behavior, and supporting healthy boundaries. I am a TBRI practitioner and love to work with families with special needs whether medical, mental health, and trauma.

When you have anxiety it's hard to trust yourself and harder to trust the world. Anxiety locks you in a cage where everything is the enemy. Therapy can help you to better tell what is a threat and what you need to disarm with thought changes exercises, mindfulness strategies, and coping skills that I can teach you. When we work together on anxiety we will start by helping you see your strength and wholeness and from there tackle the thoughts that intrude on your happiest times. You can heal

When time limited methods are not helping your emotions are likely deeply rooted in pain from your past relationships and experiences. Clients find patterns in their emotions, thoughts, and beliefs in order to gain insight into their current self. This helps the client identify important pieces of the puzzle that makes them who they are and rearrange them in ways that allow the client to form a more functional and positive sense of self.

CBT believes that you can change your feelings and your actions when you examine and change your thoughts. Many people with depression and anxiety develop automatic thoughts that change your beliefs until its hard to know if you are having anxiety or experiencing real danger. CBT teaches you to examine your thoughts and be curious about other ways of thinking. When you think in healthier ways your emotions are better regulated and you can be safer in how you act even under stress.

Trauma literally changes how the brain works. I am trained in a variety of approaches to treat trauma, develop felt safety and coping, identify negative beliefs that no longer serve you, and pair them with active coping and grounding skills. You can reprogram your brain to experience the world in a healthier way and let go of the power your past has over your well being. You were a victim once, but you are also a survivor. I can help you retell yourself your story and feel powerful again.