Therapeutic approaches
I believe that there are many routes to healing and that therapy is one of them. My practice is rooted in non-pathologizing approaches that assume all thoughts, feelings, and behaviors have a history and wisdom in service of our survival. I integrate anti-oppressive and intersectional perspectives with therapeutic techniques that prioritize client agency and accurate insight about the layered contexts in which we live.
I currently work primarily from an Internal Family Systems (IFS) perspective. My training and practice modalities also include: gender-affirming therapy, trauma-informed therapy, psychodynamic and attachment-focused work, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
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Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Have you ever said something like, “One part of me really wants to say yes, but another part of me wants to say no”? What if we could get to know the wisdom each of those parts holds for us? We are complex beings and intuitively know that we are more than one thing. IFS is a therapy that truly welcomes all parts of ourselves to be known with compassion and insight. It also allows us unlock our natural ability to safely heal parts of ourselves that may have been carrying wounds for a long time. At its core, IFS is deeply person-centered and unconditionally non-pathologizing. It is a powerful therapeutic option for those seeking not just to cope, but to resolve what drives our need for coping. The world that greets us will not slow down or consistently hold space for us, but when we can truly connect with our whole selves, we can’t help but bring compassion, clarity and confidence to the ways we show up—to ourselves and to others.
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Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR is a structured trauma therapy that uses side-to-side eye movement and other specific techniques to help you ground yourself in the present so that you can safely access and resolve traumatic memories, beliefs, or body sensations. EMDR can also be used to support you while working through traumatic grief, anxiety, depression, or other symptoms you may be observing in yourself. EMDR can’t change what happened, but it can change how you feel about what happened. I currently use a virtual platform for EMDR. Please feel welcome to contact me for more information.
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills
DBT is a structured therapy that helps you find balance between acceptance and change, learn how to navigate relationships skillfully, and increase your emotional toolkit while building a life worth living. As a solo practitioner, I integrate DBT skills into sessions flexibly. If you’re looking for fully-adherent, comprehensive DBT treatment in Arizona (or if you want to know what this means), I can provide you with more information or referrals.
