How I Work

My Approach to Therapy

I believe therapy should be a safe, supportive space where you feel heard and understood. Together, we'll explore the root of your struggles and build practical tools for change.

Core Principles

Evidence-Based Methods

I draw from clinically validated approaches — EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT, and Psychodynamic therapy — tailored to your unique needs and goals.

Collaborative Partnership

Therapy is a partnership. We'll work together at a pace that feels right for you, building trust and safety throughout the process.

Practical Tools for Everyday Life

Beyond insight, I focus on giving you real, usable skills to manage difficult emotions and situations in your daily life.

Compassionate & Nonjudgmental

I create a space free from judgment, where you can speak freely and feel genuinely heard and understood.

Focused on Growth & Healing

My goal is to support lasting change — not just temporary relief — so you can move forward with greater clarity, resilience, and confidence.

Therapeutic Methods

EMDREye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

A structured, research-backed therapy for trauma and PTSD that uses bilateral stimulation to help the brain process difficult memories.

CBTCognitive Behavioral Therapy

Helps identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to emotional distress.

DBTDialectical Behavior Therapy

Focuses on mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.

ACTAcceptance and Commitment Therapy

Builds psychological flexibility by helping you accept difficult emotions and commit to values-based action.

PsychodynamicPsychodynamic Therapy

Explores how unconscious processes and past experiences influence current feelings, behaviors, and relationships.

Let's work together

Call (719) 881-8786 for a free 15-minute consultation.

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