Yes! In-person or virtual sessions through a secure platform are available. 

First off you should know that you are in control of your counseling, and it will be centered around you. I can help you determine what your priorities are and how to work towards your goals. Over the course of your therapy, you can expect to learn about your specific responses to stress and ways to calm your nervous system. You’ll discover how your experiences have impacted you and be helped to find relief from negative thoughts, physical reactions of stress and limiting behaviors. While therapy does require honesty and vulnerability, you get to choose what you share, how much you share and when. This process is a collaboration, and your system will heal as it feels safe and ready. I am interested in knowing how things are going for you along the way, so that adjustments can be made as needed. You bring yourself and your inner wisdom, and I will contributes expertise to help you succeed. I primarily use EMDR therapy with additional approaches incorporated as needed.

Individual counseling for adults of all ages. I can help you to address a range of life challenges, but my training is focused on trauma informed care with a primary approach of intensive EMDR therapy as well as incorporation of Internal Family Systems and mindfulness.

Getting creative to work through each individuals needs ensures you get the care and support you need.

If you find that you have gotten as far as you can with what you know and are capable of, then it’s a great idea to recruit help. There are several paths through which you can work through obstacles and counseling is one.

If you would like a committed, knowledgeable and caring partner to help you find your way forward, I would love to help!

I offer therapy in an intensive format of sessions either 3 or 6 hours long. If you attend a 6-hour session (full day) it includes a lunch break of 30 to 60 minutes. 

To assess if intensive EMDR therapy is right for you, I recommend we do a free consultation call. We will discuss what you hope to address and accomplish and will also be interested in understanding how things are in the present, and make sure you have the right degree of stability and support to aid your progress. 

I provides intensive EMDR therapy through sessions of 3 to 6 hours in a day to help you progress further towards your goals in each session. These sessions are primarily scheduled Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between the hours of 8am and 3pm. If you are scheduling a multi-day therapy intensive, Mondays and Fridays may be available. 

The duration of therapy and frequency of sessions varies based on several factors including the history of the issue, the speed at which the client would like to see progress, and availability. While one person might reach their goal in a single 3-to-6-hour session, others will benefit from multiple sessions. The structure of the intensive is collaboratively decided between counselor and client depending on goals and circumstances. Clients have found productive pacing by meeting multiple times in a week, weekly, every other week and even monthly.  

During the session you can take breaks, have a snack and stand up and move as needed. I am always happy to throw in some gentle yoga, breathing exercises or guided mindfulness to help with the pacing. Show up comfortable, bring any comforting items (blanket, stuffy, important object, picture, etc), and make sure you have your favorite drink. 

After session you will know that you did a big day’s work and will be encouraged to be kind to yourself. Self-care practices like naps, taking a nice walk outside, playing with your dog, massage, yoga or other comforting activities are a great compliment to you therapy days. 

Intensive EMDR therapy can go on even while you keep working with your primary therapist for more regular support. I am familiar with working as an adjunct therapist to help with a specific focus and welcome the chance to collaborate with anyone else on your treatment team.