My Specialties

Trauma therapy offers a safe space to address the lasting effects of distressing experiences. Therapists utilize various techniques to help individuals process traumatic memories, reduce associated emotional distress like fear and hypervigilance, and develop effective coping strategies. The goal is to foster healing, build resilience, and empower individuals to reclaim their lives after trauma. This therapeutic work acknowledges the profound impact trauma can have on one's sense of self, relationships, and overall well-being, aiming for integration and post-traumatic growth.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a powerful, evidence-based therapy specifically designed to treat trauma and other distressing life experiences. It involves bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements, while the individual focuses on a traumatic memory. This process is believed to help the brain reprocess the memory in a healthier way, reducing its emotional intensity and negative beliefs. EMDR can lead to significant relief from PTSD symptoms, anxiety, and other trauma-related issues, promoting adaptive resolution and a greater sense of peace.

Therapy for anxiety and depression provides individuals with tools and strategies to manage overwhelming emotions and negative thought patterns. Approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) help identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, while Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) focuses on improving relationships and social support. Through these therapies, individuals learn coping mechanisms, develop a greater understanding of their emotions, and work towards lasting relief and improved mood regulation, fostering a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Therapy for anxiety and depression provides individuals with tools and strategies to manage overwhelming emotions and negative thought patterns. Approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) help identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, while Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) focuses on improving relationships and social support. Through these therapies, individuals learn coping mechanisms, develop a greater understanding of their emotions, and work towards lasting relief and improved mood regulation, fostering a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) is a promising and innovative approach that combines the administration of low-dose ketamine with psychotherapy. The dissociative and antidepressant effects of ketamine can create a window of opportunity for deeper emotional processing and insight during therapy sessions. KAP is being explored for individuals with treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, and PTSD, potentially facilitating breakthroughs and enhancing the effectiveness of talk therapy by promoting neuroplasticity and reducing psychological defenses.