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About My Clients
If you are seeking support for continuing your self-actualization journey, we may be a good match. My ideal client is motivated to work on their material outside of sessions and is open to understanding how cultural and spiritual forces are part of the dance in personal growth. I have worked extensively with women who have experienced all kinds of trauma, and have had success teaching strategies to mitigate anxiety.
My Background and Approach
I have worked in the human services field for over 30 years, including some time in hospice. As an attachment theorist, my work points us to the fact that our relationships matter, and they matter from the very beginning. How we regulate ourselves as individuals is first learned (or not learned so well) from our primary caregivers, and our need for co-regulation never really ends throughout the life span. In treatment, my clients learn how to co-regulate and we talk about the difference between *reacting* to a situation rather than *responding* to adverse experiences in life. We identify methods of resiliency and resources to move toward more optimal patterns that serve well-being and happiness. I have studied Interpersonal Neurobiology extensively, use a mindful, somatic, feminist approach, and frequently use Internal Family System (IFS) techniques in treatment. I also offer EMDR, Coherence Therapy, DBR, and Sensorimotor. If you are spiritual, that can help the journey along as well.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I believe that it is possible for us all to wake up and realize that we only have one planet, and that we need to figure out how to talk to each other and get along. Pema Chodron is my root teacher (although i am not a Buddhist). I am also a practitioner of Kali Ma. As social animals, finding ways to connect to a Source larger than ourselves is key to mitigating trauma and regulating the nervous system. Check out my blog for more information about me.