Individual, Couple and Family Therapy
-Mind and body based therapy to help recover from trauma, interpersonal and relational conflicts-
During times of trauma, pain and hardship many people do not have the support they need to bear their emotional struggles. They can often find themselves turning to unhealthy coping skills as a way to protect themselves from overwhelming or painful feelings. These coping skills may have worked well in the past, but may not be as useful in your adult life, and in fact may actually be causing you harm. Therapy can be a place where we can collaborate on the internal emotional issues that are causing you pain so that we can help you gain new coping skills and feel more calm and courageous in your life. Together, we can provide a safe and supportive environment so we can get to the root of your pain to allow for greater connection with yourself and your relationships.
I use three specific approaches to the therapy process, including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples, Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) as a way to help guide the therapeutic process. These approaches help navigate long standing patterns so people can face inner aspects of their lives that have been previously avoided. Processing feelings and inner conflicts can facilitate transformation, strength and a deeper connection to oneself and others. My approach to the therapy process is collaborative and personalized so that your needs and goals can be met in a timely manner and with compassionate care.
My main focus is ISTDP, which is an evidence-based psychotherapy with extensive research to support its effectiveness in helping people recover from attachment trauma, somatization, anxiety, chronic pain, unexplained medical conditions and severe depression. You can find more information, including current research on this approach at the websites below.
Dr. Allan Abbass - http://reachingthroughresistance.com/publications/
https://www.istdp.com/
https://istdpsandiego.com/
https://iedta.net/
Areas of focus: trauma resolution, anxiety, depression, couples therapy, grief and loss, self-esteem issues, faith-based counseling, emotional health and life-transitions.
Individual Therapy
Whether your looking to connect more with yourself or deepen your relationships, we can work together to help build more confidence and clarity in your life.
Couples Therapy
Relationships can be the most rewarding part of our lives, and yet can be the most challenging. In therapy, we can work to build more emotional safety, deepen your connection and experience new ways of communicating with one another.
Family Therapy
I offer a safe and supportive environment for family members to engage with one another more effectively, set appropriate boundaries and gain new communication patterns.
Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength.