about me
WELCOME!
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My work with trauma, crisis, and substance use began in juvenile probation settings and it has continued into public schools and residential treatment. I have treated and worked with teenagers / young adults in crisis and their families for 8 years, as well as experience working at domestic violence shelters.
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​My passion is helping teens and adults untangle the complicated web of traumatic experiences and addictions in order to lead happier and healthier lives. ​If you are struggling to make sense of what you are experiencing & why, or maybe you are overwhelmed by your challenges and need help
sorting out the complexities, I want to help. I know that trauma can change your life in the hardest of ways AND I believe in your ability to heal from it. I believe in the importance of addressing underlying that may be contributing to current difficulties such as anxiety, depression, relationship/codependency issues, substance use, anger, perfectionism, and more. I am trained in EMDR and use it frequently in the treatment of distressing symptoms for both teens and adults.
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Using evidence-based techniques, knowledge of neuroscience, and frequent humor and sarcasm, I provide a bold, warm, and no-fluff approach to therapy.
Specialties:
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Trauma (PTSD, C-PTSD)
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Substance use
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Addictive behavior (cutting, sex, risk taking, etc.)
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Relationships / attachment / codependency
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Teens and adults
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Post-treatment aftercare
Modalities:
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DBT
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EMDR
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Interpersonal Neurobiology
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Adaptive Information Processing
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Somatic Therapy
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Mindfulness
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Motivational Interviewing
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Solution Focused Brief Therapy