Healing Trauma

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EMDR Therapy

An Evidence-Based Trauma Therapy

Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing uses bilateral stimulation (eye movements) to help you recall traumatic memories.


What You Can Expect

  • I guide you through a structured EMDR process, informed by my professional training, to help you safely reprocess distressing memories at a pace that fits your needs.

  • A gradual easing of emotional intensity, so the experiences that once felt overwhelming become more manageable.

  • Shifting limiting beliefs connected to past events, allows you to feel more grounded, empowered, and supported with practical tools for regulating emotions and calming your nervous system.

  • Benefits of EMDR Therapy: quicker trauma healing, reduced anxiety, and improved emotional regulation.

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Brainspotting Therapy

An Evidence-Based Trauma Therapy

Brainspotting & Expansion techniques identify “brain spots” tied to trauma or emotional blocks, grounded in somatic-psychology principles, mindfulness and body-based awareness.

What You Can Expect →

  • I help you mindfully notice emotions, beliefs, and body sensation, to help support meaning-making.

  • Mindful, attuned guidance to help you stay grounded and supported throughout the session.

  • Use of Expansion Techniques, when helpful, to deepen healing and expand possibilities.

  • Benefits of Brainspotting Therapy: reducied symptoms of trauma, PTSD, anxiety and shame— with increased calm and clarity.

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Mindfulness Practices

Mindfulness Strengths-Based Practice (MSBP)

A character strengths-based approach that uses a research-based VIA character strengths survey to deepen mindfulness-living practices.

What You Can Expect

  • Guidance in completing the VIA Character Strengths Survey to identify and explore your unique strengths.

  • Mindful living techniques—grounding, breath awareness, and compassion practices—to support presence and emotional balance.

  • Integration of your character strengths into your therapy to enhance resilience, reduce stress, and promote healthy coping.

  • Benefits for individuals and couples: improved communication, reduced reactivity, increased self-awareness, and a deeper sense of well-being.