Therapeutic Modalities
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EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an evidenced-based treatment designed to reduce the emotional, cognitive, and somatic impact of distressing experiences. As a certified EMDR practitioner, I have training in guiding both children and adults through this transformative process.
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Play Therapy
Young children tend to organize and narrate their experiences through play, as opposed to through verbal processing. I use a number of play-based interventions, including synergetic play therapy, structured play therapy, and creative/art-based therapies to support children in expressing themselves and regulating their nervous systems.
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Child Parent Psychotherapy
Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) is a play-based therapy for young children (0-5 years old) and their caregivers who have survived distressing or traumatic experiences, including family separation. Taking a multigenerational approach to healing, CPP is designed to strengthen the connection between child and caregiver, and support the family in healing together. I have specialized training and ongoing supervision in providing this intervention to families.
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Integrated Approaches
There is no single path towards healing. My therapeutic approach integrates training and knowledge from a number of modalities, including Internal Family Systems, Motivational Interviewing, TheraPlay, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy. I try to tailor my interventions to the unique needs of the children and families I work with.
In-Person and Virtual Options
When working with children and youth under the age of 15, I prefer to meet in-person (as opposed to virtually) whenever possible. For youth and adults over 15, we can meet virtually or in-person, depending on preference.