EMDR Therapy, Brainspotting Therapy, Somatic Experiencing and Trauma Therapy in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland
Mission and Values
To empower survivors of trauma to access their inherent wisdom, strength and resilience through somatic and holistic approaches.
I strive to abide by and uphold the following principles:
- Curiosity and Respect: I acknowledge that you are the expert on your life. You developed defense mechanisms to navigate safety throughout life's challenges. These mechanisms, which at one point were key to survival, may be interfering with your goals now. However, I respect them as I acknowledge that they were once instrumental in your self-preservation. Approaching these mechanisms with openness and curiosity fosters insight, self-compassion, and a transformative space for lasting growth.
- Consent and Collaboration: Setting boundaries and taking agency in your therapeutic journey are critical precursors to trust, rapport, and growth. I prioritize consent and choice in every session. Co-regulation means that I am the guide and you are in the driver's seat - we will work together to create a therapeutic approach that best meets and respects your mind, body, and nervous system.
- Cultural Humility: I acknowledge each individual's unique heritage. I understand that we live in an intersectionality of privilege, power, and oppression that affect our nervous systems and perceptions of ourselves.
- Competence: I am committed to continuous learning, self-reflection, somatic work, and adherence to the NASW Code of Ethics.
- Comprehensiveness: I am committed to transcending the limitations of traditional talk therapy, which focuses on thoughts. Through a unique blend of somatic experiencing, EMDR, and other mind-body-spirit approaches, I support clients with nervous system regulation and self-exploration to facilitate empowerment and self-trust.
