Therapy Modalities
Therapy is not a one-size fits all approach. I believe in meeting each person where they are and tailoring the therapeutic process to their unique needs, experiences, and goals. Below are some of the core modalities I utilize in my therapeutic work. Each modality offers different pathways toward healing, growth, and self-discovery.
What is EMDR Therapy?
EMDR is a powerful, research-backed approach designed to help people heal from trauma and other mental health experience such as anxiety, social anxiety, depression, postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, and phobias. Rather than solely utilizing talk therapy, EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (such as eye movements, butterfly hugs, tapping) to help the brain process and release painful memories that may be stuck in the nervous system. Many clients report significant relief from symptoms such as anxiety, hypervigilance, and shame, along with a deeper sense of calmness and connection with themselves. As an EMDRIA certified EMDR therapist, I use this modality to compassionately guide clients through the healing process without requiring them to relive past trauma.
What is Somatic Therapy?
Somatic work focuses on the connection between the body and the mind. Trauma and emotional distress often live in the body manifesting as tension, fatigue, tightness, constriction or feeling “stuck.” In therapy, we pay attention to bodily sensations, breathing patterns, and posture to uncover wounding and unprocessed trauma that is stored in the body. This approach can help you feel more grounded, present, and connected to yourself.
What is CBT?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a structured, evidence-based approach that explores the relationship between your thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Often, negative thinking patterns can fuel anxiety, self-doubt, emotional intensity, and trauma. Through CBT, we work together to identify negative thinking patterns and restructure those thought patterns to support a more adaptive way to view the world. CBT can be especially helpful for managing anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns.
What is Parts Work-Internal Family Systems?
Parts work is based on the idea that we all have different “parts” or aspects of ourselves—such as the part that gets anxious in social situations, the part that’s hyper critical, the part that is angry and out of control, and the part that wants to avoid everything. These parts typically have a protective function that serve to protect us during difficult or traumatic experiences.
Internal Family Systems is an evidence-based approach to working with these parts. It helps you get to know them in a compassionate, curious, and non-judgmental way while also tuning into Self energy—the calm, wise, intuitive part of you. The goal of IFS is to help your inner system feel more balanced, so you can heal from past wounds, traumatic experiences, reduce internal conflict, and feel more present and connected to your life.