My approach to counseling is relational, trauma informed and an integration of systemic, somatic, attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology, parts work, social justice and mindfulness. I am also neurodiverse affirming.

I believe we learn, change and heal in the context of our relationships. It is important to explore the impact that the systems you were born and raised into have had on you. These systems include your family, communities and cultures that you grew up in, the relationships that you choose to be in, and the relationships that you are currently in. This also includes the impact of systemic racism, capitalism and the should of neurotypical exceptions . Once we better understand how your emotional, physical, and neurological bodies have been impacted (and are still reacting to) these systems we bring in warm curiosity, self compassion, kindness, calm and secure attachment. As we bring in self awareness to each of these systems increasing choice and decreasing reactivity shifts to lead an authentic integrated life where all your parts are welcome.

Your time with me will include practicing and building your window of tolerance/ receptivity/ welcoming to internal sensations and thoughts that your emotional and physical body create when you are stuck or don’t feel safe in the world. By bringing attention to the sensations of your body and mind during our conversations that are marked by compassionate curiosity, insight, and humor, we embark on the challenge to create movement in areas where you may have been previously stuck. All of this is to reach the goals we have established for you together. Creating the change you want may be uncomfortable at times, and I will be there with you to help you through the healthy, secure relationship that we build.  

I identify my place of privilege as a white sis women and bring cultural humility to how I arrive in session. This is work I will continue to bring my awareness to, knowing there is always more for me to learn. I am also aware cultural and systemic structures create inequity and lack of safety that is disproportionate impacting BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and neurodiverse populations that is integrating in to our sessions as each client can tolerate.

When I am asked about “What type of therapy do you practice?”, I pause to respond. My style is relational, conversational, welcoming of all your parts (Poly and sex positive, harm reduction ways of viewing parts that cause pain), trauma informed and falls under systemic that integrates all of these styles: 

  • Relational

  • Transforming Touch® ( Developmental, Shock, Relational and Complex Trauma)

  • Healing the Fragmented Selves of Trauma Survivors: Training in Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST) Parts work

  • Bowen Therapy

  • Neurodiverse affirming- AHDH, Autism and Highly sensitive person (HSP) and any combination of them

  • Attachment theory

  • Somatic transformation ( that came from SomaticExperiencing)

  • Craniosacral therapy

  • Emotions Focused Therapy (Susan Johnson)

  • Solutions Focused Therapy

  • Neuroscience

  • Interpersonal neurobiology

  • Family of Origin

  • Affect regulation

  • PolyVagal Theory by Stephen Porges https://www.stephenporges.com

  • Narrative therapy

  • Safe and Sound Protocol from Dr. Stephen Porges, no longer offering and can support you while using this

  • What is Transforming the Experience-Based Brain? TEB

    Transforming the Experience-Based Brain (TEB) is a Regulation Based Modality.  The modality is based on the theory that when we experience ruptures during our development years, they continue to disrupt our lives at any age.  This disruption can be seen as behavioral challenges, psychological challenges, spiritual challenges, and physical challenges. Transforming Touch® Practitioners create a safe place for you to experience healing through a lens of safety, presence, and regulation. We understand that your body already knows how to heal itself if it is allowed more safety and less survival energy.

    Transforming Touch® Practitioners see you as whole and complete from the moment you enter our Healing Space/Offices.  We do not rely on pathology to label our clients.  We lean into the ideal that your body is capable of creating new neural pathways in your brain that allow for less stress/anxiety and more ability to learn, relate, and heal.