My Areas of Therapeutic Focus
Trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD
Working with trauma always comes back to the concept of safety and trust. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) I am ready to hold whatever comes up for you while also acknowledging that we don't have to dig for something that isn't interfering in your life. If we do have a lot of trauma to process, I will be right beside you as you do the work and you will not be alone.
Military and Veterans
Military and Veteran populations are sometimes just different. I am a Certified Veterans and Military Mental Health Professional. More importantly, there are certain parts of military culture that can't be taught which I have been lucky enough to be a part of as a veteran's wife. I love this population and understand the Mission and the culture. I am ready to hear about your experiences: good, bad, and ugly.
Intimate Partner Violence
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and cycles of abuse are difficult to reflect on, especially when still in the relationship. As a therapist, it is my job to make sure that you feel supported and understood, whether you are unsure if your relationship is abusive, if you recognize that you are trapped in dangerous relationship, or if you have just made a difficult choice to leave an abusive situation. I will always make sure you have agency and support in your decisions.
Eating Disorders
I am happy to work with clients struggling with the internal pain of having an eating disorder - restrictive, purging, or bingeing type. YOU MUST BE MEDICALLY STABLE and I may require a letter from your doctor in order to make sure that you are able to focus only on the mental and emotional work of the eating disorder. This is not my primary specialty and I will refer you if I feel it is in your best interest.
Personality Disorders
I am currently certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Personality Disorder Treatment. I do not believe in the stigma around this group of mental health disorders and enjoy working with these clients. If you have a personality disorder, diagnosed or undiagnosed, you are welcome here.
General Mood and Anxiety
Like all therapists, I am happy to work with you on general mood and anxiety issues. I also believe strongly in supporting people who are struggling with Non-Suicidal Self Injury (NSSI) and helping them learn alternate coping mechanisms while recognizing the purpose NSSI has served in their lives.