In my professional career, I’ve received specific training and experiences with ages 9-18. I develop strong, warm, and trusting relationships with this age group as I believe this is necessary for change. I also encourage family therapy to build better communication and closer relationships. I have specializations in working with this age group and sexual abuse either past or recent. Oftentimes, I use therapeutic interventions for emotion regulation, healthy coping skills, and healthy relationships.
I am a Licensed Family therapist and often use my training to give individuals a relationship perspective. We as human beings are relationship-oriented and are highly influenced (either negatively or positively) by the relationships in our lives. I also find that changes in families lead to changes in individuals. I use strategies and education related to communication to ensure families can develop morepositive interactions.
I work with couples on attachment, security, trust, and communication techniques in order for couples to feel closer and more open with one another. Relationships take work and effort and couples can benefit from taking the time to care for the relationship. I use PACT (Psychobiological Approach for Couples Therapy) developed by Stan Tatkin to encourage secure functioning within a relationship. Focus includes in the moment interactions to help encourage couples to take care of one another and slow things down and do things differently than they do at home.
I work with adults who often have been struggling for a long time and have decided to take the time to care for themselves and heal. Specific topics often include trauma or abuse, depression, anxiety, future/career, and relationship issues. I also work with parents who have learned their child was abused and are now dealing with the emotions related.
Having a child is a significant change mentally and physically. It effects our relationships with others and our mental health can take a toll. Also, individuals may experience trauma around the birth in some way and there are effective ways to process this trauma in healthy and supported ways. I completed my postpartum mental health training certificate with Postpartum Support International.
New moms and Postpartum group
This group is intended to provide moms a space to share and support one another. As the therapist I plan to offer guidance around topics including postpartum depression, self care/grounding practices, anxiety and coping skills around it, relationship and parenting help. In the first group we will discuss what feels the most important within different topics as I want this group to be a fit for you. I want to offer a space to create a community for moms that feels safe to share the ups and downs of parenting and life. I look forward to this group and hopefully can keep groups going on a continual basis!Price: I want this to feel affordable, depending on level of interest I am hoping to charge $20-30 per group. Location: I am hoping at least the first session is in person, we can as a group discuss whether virtual is an option we would like to have moving forward. When: June 6th-July 25th. There will be a two week break for the first two weeks in July. Time: 10am-11am Thursdays. Commitment: I hope everyone can commit to the entire 6 weeks to keep this group feeling like a consistent community for everyone. I also understand things can happen so feel free to reach out if commitment is a barrier. Please email me or call for further questions or interest.
