Therapy Approach

One of the best predictors of successful psychotherapy is the quality of the therapeutic relationship. I think of this whole process as something of a road trip.

You’re in the driver’s seat, deciding where you want to go. I’m seated alongside you with a map, helping you navigate, anticipating obstacles, and finding a route that makes sense for you.

I’m not a one-size-fits-all therapist. In our first session or two, I take time to understand the full picture of what’s bringing you in through a thorough biopsychosocial assessment. Together, we look at what’s been troubling you, how it’s affecting your life, and what you’d like to change.

From there, we develop a treatment plan tailored to your goals, your history, and your nervous system. Below you will find descriptions of the research-backed approaches I bring in.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Processing Experiences That Still Feel "Stuck"

EMDR is a powerful, evidence-based therapy used to help people process distressing or traumatic experiences that continue to affect the present.

Sometimes, events from the past remain “stuck” in the nervous system, showing up as anxiety, emotional reactivity, avoidance, or a persistent sense that something isn’t quite right. EMDR helps the brain reprocess these experiences so they can be remembered without being re-lived.

EMDR may be helpful if you:

feel triggered by reminders of past experiences
struggle with intrusive memories or emotional reactions that feel out of proportion
feel stuck persistently
understand your difficulties intellectually, but still feel them strongly
have tried traditional talk therapy and found that something was missing

I am a certified EMDR therapist and consultant-in-training. My approach to EMDR is careful, paced, and collaborative. We spend time building safety, stability, and trust before moving into deeper processing work. You remain present and in control throughout the process.

EMDR is not about reliving trauma. EMDR is about removing blocks and allowing your nervous system to finally absorb what it couldn’t before.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Understanding Patterns and Creating Change

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Often, people come to therapy feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve them — even when they logically know “better.”

In our work together, CBT is used as a collaborative and flexible tool, not a rigid set of techniques. We pay attention to:

recurring thought patterns that increase anxiety, shame, or self-criticism
behaviors that may provide short-term relief but create long-term problems
beliefs that developed for understandable reasons, but are now limiting

CBT can be especially helpful for:

anxiety and worry
depression
perfectionism and self-doubt
stress related to work, relationships, or major life transitions

I am a certified CBT Therapist and Trainer Consultant. My approach to CBT emphasizes understanding why patterns developed, not just how to change them. When change is grounded in insight and compassion, it tends to be more sustainable.

Choosing the Right Approach

CBT and EMDR are not mutually exclusive. Many clients benefit from an integrated approach. For example, CBT often builds understanding and coping skills, as well as challenging unhelpful beliefs and behaviors. EMDR addresses painful experiences that need deeper processing.

I am also trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), although I do not consider myself in an expert in either of these models.

We will regularly check in about what’s working, what’s not, and how the work feels to you. Therapy is not something done to you — it’s something we do together.

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