SERVICES
Individual Therapy
California • Illinois • Online
Transform your inner world with Trauma-Informed Therapy
Can you relate?
Every day, you step into the role of the reliable friend, dedicated parent, the coworker who seems to have it all together. But inside, things feel chaotic. You smile, yet it doesn’t quite reach your eyes; it’s like you’re watching life happen from a distance.
You replay conversations in your head, second-guessing every word: Did I say too much? Did I come off wrong? It’s exhausting, and the self-doubt just keeps piling up, twisting your stomach and making your heart race.
You’ve learned to prioritize others' needs, but it leaves you feeling scattered and increasingly disconnected. You crave genuine connection, yet the fear of rejection holds you back. Even when you’re surrounded by friends, a sense of loneliness washes over you, as if you’re present but not truly seen. There’s a deep longing for change, but right now, it all feels exhausting and uncertain.
Your struggles may show up as:
Individual Therapy can help you:
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We will work to identify the ways that you feel dissatisfied, then work to identify the thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and body sensations that relate to it. I liken this to mapping out the landscape. Once we have an idea of what is going on in your internal landscape, we work to understand why your landscape was built this way, identifying what is helpful, and what isn't working well for you. We will also start to map out and understand the thinking, body responses, and beliefs that drive the behavior that isn't working so well for you today. This clarity paves the way for change.
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Once we understand your internal landscape and why you operate the way you do, we begin to root out the mind-body patterns you hold that are unconsciously reinforcing your counterproductive behaviors. Here we also learn to recognize old patterns while they are happening by tuning into your body's cues, getting curious with your thoughts and feelings, and using strategies to regulate your nervous system enough so that you can choose to respond to the present situation in a new, more helpful way instead of reacting from your old pattern.
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The byproduct of all this work is that you more effortlessly start to live in alignment with your goals, values, and priorities. You can more easily tap into compassion, courage, clarity, confidence, creativity and connection to move through life. It can look like a miracle but you put in the work and you can feel the difference.
Individual Therapy Approach
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EMDR
I use EMDR to help you disentangle the roots of disconnection that affect your relationships and emotional well-being.
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Somatic
I use somatic techniques to help you reconnect your mind and body, empowering you to strengthen your inner supply of trust and safety.
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Parts Work
I use a parts work method to help you find inner peace so you can make choices that reflect your true self.
How to Get Started with
Individual Therapy
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Click the “Schedule a Consultation” button below to schedule a free 15-minute online consultation. You’ll choose a day and time from my calendar. After I approve your request, I’ll send you a Telehealth Consultation Consent form and a link for the video call. You must fill out the form before our consultation. During the call, I’ll ask you questions, and you can ask me yours to see if we’re a good fit to work together. I will offer to send you referrals to other therapists if we are not a good fit.
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If we decide to move ahead, you'll receive an email with a link to the online client portal after our consultation. There, you will find the remainder of the necessary paperwork, including the practice policies. You must complete and submit all requested items before our first session.
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In our first session, we'll discuss what is prompting you to seek therapy while identifying your goals. In the following sessions, we will map out a plan, get to work, and check in on your progress towards your goals as we go.