INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

THERAPY SERVICES

Are you looking for a deeper and kinder relationship to yourself and to others in your life? Feeling stuck in old patterns that don't serve you? You have come to the right place. Using talk, art materials, somatic and mindfulness practices I support my clients in reaching their unique goals. This approach is creative and holistic.

ART THERAPY

Using art materials we work through emotions, memories, or simply playful self expression. Some people make art in session, others choose to bring art to session to talk about. This is collaborative and exploratory. Don't feel competent in making art? No worries. This is about expression and no experience or skill is needed.

SOMATIC EXPERIENCING

I am currently in the advanced level training in Somatic Experiencing. Developed by Peter Levine, Somatic Experiencing is a body-based approach aimed to regulate the nervous system and restore a healing. As a psychotherapist who uses Somatic Experiencing, my approach does not use touch. We practice slowing down, tracking, expanding our capacity to be with both positive and challenging sensations. Some mindful movement and vocalizing may be used. As an art therapist, I also will often integrate art material into the somatic practice.

Issues Treated

TRAUMA AND STRESS

Trauma and stress live in our bodies. We find ourselves suddenly overwhelmed by our feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. Creative arts therapy and somatic therapy are wonderful ways to support trauma survivors on gaining control over their reactions. My approach is slow, respectful, and strengths-based.

ANXIETY

Short breathing, racing thoughts, excessive worry, or persistent self-criticism. Anxiety has its place and can be useful, but when it takes over it can run us down. I can support you in strengthening your tools to come to a better place with your anxiety. We look at the anxiety from a place of strength, and from there we work to shift it so that it is more helpful to you.

LIFE TRANSITIONS

Are you dealing with a big change? Feeling ungrounded and maybe even scared? Your feelings are valid and together we can find ways to feel more in control in this adjustment period. We might use art to explore where you are at and where you are going, as well as relaxation tools to support you in feeling safe in this present moment.

IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT

As we move through the life stages, our identities are often challenged. This can be confusing and catch us off guard. I will support you in exploring your unique identity whether that is career wise, sexual, gender, family role, and more. I offer a safe space for deep self reflection and compassion.

RELATIONSHIP ISSUES

Have you found yourself relating to others in a way that doesn't feel authentic? Feeling like you lose a part of yourself in relation to others? Stuck in patterns of relationships that you know aren't healthy? These experiences run deep. I can work with you to support you in finding your voice, your needs, and ways to communicate this to the people you care about. This work is about finding your true self.