Mary Ann Green (She/Her)

I help people to be freed from the debilitating effects of trauma through first teaching resourcing and grounding strategies and then doing the deeper trauma therapy. I am trained in EMDR and Brainspotting and have seen remarkable results with both. I especially love the flexibility, intuitive nature and variety of setups for Brainspotting. If addictive behaviors stem from PTSD, I use a specific setup designed to help reduce urges.

Anxiety seems to be very prevalent these days and it can show up at very unwelcome times. I try to help my clients to approach anxiety as a passenger in the car but not the driver, and they can choose how much attention they give the passenger. This approach is based in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I also teach tools to raise awareness of body sensations and befriend the nervous system. These techniques are based in the Polyvagal Theory.

As a therapist and dietitian, I am familiar with the complex nature of eating disorders and the need for a holistic approach. In therapy I explore the emotional triggers to disordered eating behaviors through parts work and narrative approaches. I then teach tools from DBT and ACT to help cope with urges. In addition, I have found Brainspotting setups and EMDR to also be useful in healing as mind-body-based therapies.

Many times in life we experience the inner turmoil of feeling torn, and that can leave us paralyzed. I like to help my clients to give a voice to the conflicting parts within themselves through using the Empty Chair Exercise. Through this and other Gestalt or parts techniques, I help clients to resolve ambivalence so that they are more empowered to change.

See notes under PTSD specialty listing. I have been trained in Levels 1 and 3, and have also completed trainings for addictions and other applications. I have a goal to get certified in Brainspotting to deepen my understanding and skill level. This is a fascinating type of therapy that strengthens the mind-body connection while facilitating healing on deeper levels!

See description under Anxiety specialty listing. I have attended several ACT workshops and trainings that I have found to be very applicable to treating anxiety, eating disorders and addictions. I love the focus on knowing your values and moving towards them while mindfully observing the "hooks" that could steer you away from them. Giving less attention to the thoughts fueled by anxiety gives them less power and teaches your brain not to sound the alarm.