Services
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an integrative psychotherapy approach that has been extensively researched and proven effective for the treatment of trauma.
EMDR is a set of standardized protocols that incorporates elements from many different treatment approaches. For more information on EMDR, watch the video HERE or visit the EMDRIA website through the link on our resources page.
Play Therapy
Play Therapy is defined by the Association for Play Therapy as, “the systematic use of a theoretical model to establish an interpersonal process wherein trained Play Therapists use the therapeutic powers of play to help clients prevent or resolve psychosocial difficulties and achieve optimal growth and development." (learn more here)
Play therapy is evidence-based and developmentally appropriate for children ages three through twelve, due to their limited capacity to verbally process their emotions. “Toys are children’s words and play is their language.” (Landreth)
As a Registered Play Therapist, I use play to help children deal with complex issues such as grief, trauma, and major life transitions. Play therapy is also effective in treating anxiety, depression, and behavioral disorders.
To learn more about Play Therapy, view the Association for Play Therapy videos HERE.
“Enter into children’s play and you will find the place where their minds, hearts, and souls meet.” -Virginia Axline
Family Counseling
Family therapy is an effective tool for families struggling to communicate. When working with children, I often use family therapy to address the child's behaviors within the family system. I incorporate all family members, using experiential techniques.
Parent Coaching
Parent coaching is the process of working with parents to develop tools and techniques they can utilize with their children to improve the parent-child relationship. I have a great deal of experience working with parents while simultaneously working with their children and I utilize this experience and knowledge when working one-on-one with parents.
Together, we will design a treatment plan and goals that target the issues you are having with your child. I approach this process with parent strengths in mind and we will identify your strengths and utilize them in the coaching process. I incorporate techniques from the Child Parent Relationship Training, which utilizes the core tenants of play therapy. I also utilize techniques from family therapy training and other experiential training I have attended.
As a parent, I also draw from personal experiences with my own children. Together we can improve the relationship you have with your child and work to effectively manage difficult behaviors.
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy is a masterful tool in working through life’s struggles. Your therapist will develop an approach that is evidence-based, trauma-informed and meets your personal goals. Individual therapy is used to help manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, interpersonal stressors, life changes and other more serious mental health concerns. It is complementary to medications for mental health and is an important piece of personal growth. Individual therapy can be short, solution-focused or more long-term depending on your goals.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling is meant to assist partners in improving communication, increase relationship satisfaction and often work through tough subjects. We often address topics like healthy boundaries, communication styles, love languages and intimacy. A therapists role in couples counseling is to offer insight, education and teach tools that will allow the couples to successfully navigate current and future problems.
Discernment Counseling
Discernment counseling is available to couples who are considering divorce or separation. Discernment counseling can help address ambivalence in the marriage and develop a starting point for next steps. It’s structured as a brief (2-6 session) therapeutic process to help provide clarity to partners as they determine options for moving forward together or separately. This counseling option is different than couples’ therapy in therapeutic approach, time investment and cost. Discernment counseling is not covered by insurance.
Grief Counseling
Grief is an integral part of the human experience. Its described as the feeling of deep sorrow when one experiences a loss. There is no timeline, no protocol or expectation around the grief process. It is a collective emotion, we all feel it, but also individually unique depending on the circumstances. Your therapist will walk with you on the path of grief to understand and process the loss you've experienced.
Telehealth
Telehealth is a form of counseling in which the counselor and client are engaging in a session via a video platform. The platform is secure and HIPAA compliant meeting all ethical requirements by the state board of professional counselors. Telehealth is an effective form of therapy for people who are located in areas where services are not readily available and for those individuals who prefer an online medium.