Trauma Therapies

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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 softening of emotional intensity, so the experiences that once felt overwhelming become more manageable.

  • Shifting limiting beliefs connected to past events, allowing you to feel more grounded, empowered, and present.

  • Benefits clients often seek with EMDR: quicker trauma healing, reduced anxiety, and improved emotional regulation.

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Brain Spotting therapy

Evidence-Based trauma therapy

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

What You Can Expect

  • I help you mindfully notice emotions, beliefs, and bodily sensations, supporting your processing and understanding.

  • 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.

  • Common benefits: reducied symptoms of trauma, PTSD, anxiety and shame— with increased calm and clarity.

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Mindfulness therapy

Mindfulness-Strengths-Based Practice (MSBP)

A strengths-based approach used along with a character strengths survey to support self-care, reduce stress, and promote healthy coping.


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.