Specialties

Addiction and Recovery
I bring my own experience to my work with those struggling with substance abuse; I know what you are going through and I can help. I have worked in the addiction field since 2009 and no matter what you are addicted to, part of the solution is to fill the empty hole from the inside instead of the outside. I have worked not only with substance abuse but other addictions: sex and love addiction, gambling, shopping, etc. I also work with people in all different stages of recovery; new things will come up and there are many layers to the transformation and healing.

Codependency
Have you lost yourself worrying about and dealing with your loved one who is struggling with addiction? When was the last time you felt joy? Have you tried setting boundaries again and again and nothing changes? I am here to help you take the focus off of your loved one and put it back on yourself and start living your life again in a healthy way.

Adult Children of Alcoholics/Addicts/Dysfunctional Families
Growing up in an addicted or dysfunctional family has its own set of challenges that impact adult lives. The children are often told: “Don’t tell anyone what’s going on with our family, look good on the outside, don’t talk about your feelings, don’t feel your feelings….” They learn how to fly under the radar, to be hypervigilant, and often have trust, intimacy, codependency, and perfectionism issues. Normal expressions of feelings and emotions were not taught or were inconsistent. I can help you navigate through these issues and heal.

Healing the Addicted Family
Family members and loved ones of people with addiction experience what we call a parallel process: they also have depression, anxiety, guilt, shame, and isolation. My goal is to help the families understand what is going on with the process, put themselves in the other’s shoes, and to heal through mutual compassion and empathy. It is important for the whole system to be in recovery together.

ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy)

ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) is a fantastic intervention for trauma, compulsive behavior, negative thoughts, and other issues.  Not unlike a cross between EMDR and Narrative Therapy, it uses bilateral eye movement and a structured script.  Clients do not verbally process trauma, but go through visualizations of the negative images or scenes they wish to alter/heal from, and then rewrite the "script", changing the way the brain processes or holds the issues.  Often amazing results occur after only one session. 

Self-Esteem
Low self-esteem and self-worth often paralyze us, keeping us stuck and preventing both change and joy. Our negative and critical voices often started outside of us: from our parents, teachers, etc. But we then internalize them and they become our own voice. Using cognitive behavioral therapy I can teach you how to identify, talk back to, and change that inner voice, learning to love and value yourself.