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About My Clients
I work with people who have vulnerable nervous systems. Not sure if you have one? If you have a history of trauma, or feel like your symptoms are "out of control" much of the time, you probably have a vulnerable nervous system. This can make it really hard to stay present and do things like connect with your child or communicate with your partner.
My Background and Approach
My approach recognizes that humans are complex and that we are often guided my multiple messages that conflict with each other. I use a modality described as "parts work" to help you step back from the overwhelm of all of these conflicting messages. As an example, if your kid is having big emotions, you may have a part of you that wants to fix it, and a part that wants to shut down or hide away, and even another part that wants to scream. When all of these parts are triggered at the same time, it quickly leads to feelings of overwhelm and we respond in ways that we may regret later. Together, we will work to help you become more "self-led", meaning that we will help you learn to slow down in these moments, consider all of your parts, and make decisions you can feel confident in. Through this work, clients report feeling like they have more choice in their day to day life, rather than feeling driven by their various parts.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I strongly believe that parents are the scapegoat in an anti-human, capitalist, patriarchal society. Most parents I work with feel an extreme sense of loneliness, like they can't do anything right. While I encourage parents to take responsibility in parent-child dynamics, I also recognize that most parents are doing the best they can in a society that doesn't actually support being connected to your child. If you are a parent reading this, I see you. I see how hard you are working to not "screw up your kid", but feeling like you are doing it anyway. I see you trying to be present with your child even though your mind just wants to dissociate and turn off. I see you seeking out help even though you are afraid of being judged and told you are failing as a parent. When working with me, YOU are the priority, and I will do everything I can to ensure that you feel safe in our shared space.