I specialize in providing a holistic and integrated approach to concerns such as anxiety,depression, stress management, self-esteem, trauma, grief, loss, parenting, and relationship concerns. I am trained in mindfulness-based approaches, somatic psychotherapy (Hakomi and Somatic Experiencing), play therapy, yoga, energy psychology, sandtray and art, as well as traditional cognitive behavioral therapy (including dialectical behavior therapy and exposure therapy). I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults.
With children, I use play therapy, sandtray, somatic experiencing and art to explore concerns such as
Adoption
Anxiety
Grief
Family transitions
Behavior issues
Bullying
Self-esteem
Trauma
Through these gentle and creative methods, children are able to explore emotions, discover their strengths and build coping skills.
My work with adolescents and adults focuses on
Finding balance
Strengthening resiliency
Discovering adaptive coping skills
Building self-esteem
Healing from trauma
Discovering solutions for everyday challenges
I continue to receive the latest training and skills. Presently, I am in the process of being trained in Transforming Touch, a method used for trauma healing.In addition to my therapy practice, I co-coordinate Somatic Experiencing trainings in Georgia. Somatic Experiencing is a body-oriented healing modality for the treatment of trauma and stress disorders. Somatic Experiencing can be helpful for the treatment of stress from accidents, invasive medical procedures, sexual or physical assault, emotional abuse, neglect, war, natural disasters, loss, birth trauma, and stress related to ongoing fear and conflict.
