Play is the natural language of children; research shows it is a developmentally appropriate method of treatment and how they process their understanding of the world, making it a powerful therapeutic tool to explore and make sense of difficult situations or traumatic experiences to promote healing. Play is empowering, giving children a sense of control, when they may often feel out of control. Through play children gain insight into their thoughts and behaviors, and we help them brainstorm ways to cope and regulate their emotions. Children don't come with a manual. I can help you explore parenting styles, methods of discipline, limit setting, attachment, and effective styles of communication. I also help parents with issues related to loss, attachment, birth trauma, and postpartum depression or anxiety. 

Brainspotting works with the deep brain and the body through its direct access to the autonomic and limbic systems within the body’s central nervous system. It is a physiological tool/treatment which has profound psychological, emotional, and physical consequences. It gives us a tool within a deeply attuned clinical relationship to neurobiologically locate, focus, process, and release experiences and symptoms that are typically out of reach of the conscious mind and its cognitive and language capacity.

Family dynamics can be complicated and stressful even during the best of times. I have specialized training in family systems and can help you and your loved ones weather the storm. If you’re struggling with communication, conflict resolution, a life-changing medical diagnosis, or just need support during a difficult time, I can help.

For couples who are struggling with communication, intimacy, past trauma, or other relationship issues, I can help to identify the root causes of your conflicts and provide you with the tools you need to overcome them. I am trained in the Gottman Method and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) and use these evidence-based methods when working with couples.