Kendra Roberson (She/her)

After a thorough assessment and determination of whether there is a clinical diagnosis of depression or bipolar, we'll work to find the best approach beginning with exploration of past trauma and attachment concerns. We may use CBT, or TF CBT, as both are associated with improvement in depressive symptoms. I will also collaborate with a prescriber, if that becomes necessary.

While I have worked in numerous clinical settings, the bulk of my private practice has been with adult women suffering from past trauma. Treatment methods center on the woman as victor and agent of her circumstances while recognizing ways oppressive forces have systematically attempted to undermine her mental and physical health. This is an empowering practice, designed for women to acknowledge and be strengthened by their own strengths.

Notably, we all suffer some anxiety at times. My concern is with those instances where anxiety is interfering with one's daily functioning. While there are some tried and true methods, like CBT, that can be effective, I have often found anxiety associated with past trauma, notably past child abuse and child sexual abuse when working with adult women. To this end, we'll explore childhood circumstances and attachment patterns as well as one's history of traumatic exposure.

My dissertation study, completed in 2003, focused on assessing attachment in intercountry adoptees. From that study, I published a literature review on attachment, which can be found here: https://ideas.repec.org/a/eee/cysrev/v28y2006i7p727-740.html. This study, along with my doctoral course work provided a solid foundation for understanding and exploring attachment theory. I have participated in panel discussions , other scholarly writing and regularly teach about attachment to MSW students.

My dissertation study, completed in 2003, focused on assessing attachment in intercountry adoptees. From that study, I published a literature review on attachment, which can be found here: https://ideas.repec.org/a/eee/cysrev/v28y2006i7p727-740.html. This study, along with my doctoral course work provided a solid foundation for understanding and exploring attachment theory. I have participated in panel discussions , other scholarly writing and regularly teach about attachment to MSW students.

My dissertation study, completed in 2003, focused on assessing attachment in intercountry adoptees. From that study, I published a literature review on attachment, which can be found here: https://ideas.repec.org/a/eee/cysrev/v28y2006i7p727-740.html. This study, along with my doctoral course work provided a solid foundation for understanding and exploring attachment theory. I have participated in panel discussions , other scholarly writing and regularly teach about attachment to MSW students.

My dissertation study, completed in 2003, focused on assessing attachment in intercountry adoptees. From that study, I published a literature review on attachment, which can be found here: https://ideas.repec.org/a/eee/cysrev/v28y2006i7p727-740.html. This study, along with my doctoral course work provided a solid foundation for understanding and exploring attachment theory. I have participated in panel discussions , other scholarly writing and regularly teach about attachment to MSW students.

My dissertation study, completed in 2003, focused on assessing attachment in intercountry adoptees. From that study, I published a literature review on attachment, which can be found here: https://ideas.repec.org/a/eee/cysrev/v28y2006i7p727-740.html. This study, along with my doctoral course work provided a solid foundation for understanding and exploring attachment theory. I have participated in panel discussions , other scholarly writing and regularly teach about attachment to MSW students.

While I have studied EMDR, I am scheduled to complete an intensive training in mid-November and expect to be able to offer EMDR to clients once that is completed. EMDR is a specialized trauma treatment known to benefit even those with what appears to be intractable trauma. We would establish a therapeutic relationship first, then determine whether EMDR is appropriate for you. The methods appear to be quite simple, but the evidence for EMDR is anything but.