Therapy
Do you feel isolated, anxious, or depressed? Do you have relationship challenges? If so, I can help quickly with proven treatments that get to the root cause and start to heal. Painful memories and events from the past don't have to overwhelm you or limit your future. I will work with you to help heal from these difficult experiences. I can help you develop healthy boundaries and build trust in order to improve your relationships and really connect with others.
Examples of what I treat:
Depression
Anxiety
Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Life adjustments or stressors
Victims of abuse
Work-related stress
Identity/LGBTQ+ related issues
Low self-esteem
Relationship difficulties
My Approach
I use a collaborative approach to guide you to a better understanding of yourself and ridding your life of harmful thoughts, feelings, and behaviors for good. You are the expert in your own life, but I can help you work toward your goals and emotional health.
I primarily use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and feminist theory to work with a variety of symptoms. I am also trained in EMDR and ecotherapy.
What is EMDR?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based and effective treatment for trauma. Sometimes traumatic memories get stored differently in our brains than regular memories and get stuck, which negatively changes our views about ourselves, others, and the world. EMDR works by using bilateral stimulation (i.e., alternating eye movements or taps) and memories to shift our perspective and reduce distress around the traumatic memory. Click here to learn more about EMDR.
What is ecotherapy?
Ecotherapy uses nature-based healing skills to provide therapy directly in the outdoors. Nature becomes a teacher, guide, and co-therapist, as we explore together during sessions in local parks. If traditional therapy sessions haven’t quite resonated, ecotherapy can provide a grounding and holistic alternative.
Client Bill of Rights
1. To expect that a therapist has met the minimal qualifications of education, training, and experience required by state law;
2. To examine public records maintained by the Board of Marriage and Family Therapy that contain the credentials of a therapist;
3. To report complaints to the Board of Marriage and Family Therapy (address provided / see above);
4. To be informed of the cost of professional services before receiving the services;
5. To privacy as defined and limited by rule and law;
6. To be free from being the object of unlawful discrimination while receiving services;
7. To have access to their records as provided in the Minnesota Health Records Act, (Minn. Stat. 144.291 to144.298), except as otherwise provided by law or prior written agreement; and
8. To be free from exploitation for the benefit or advantage of a therapist