Trauma + PTSD

We can look at trauma as Big T's and Little t's. Big T's could be seen as catastrophic events, sexual + domestic violence, or life threatening experiences. Little t's may look like harassment, loss, death of a loved one, emotional abuse, etc. Little or Big, Trauma impacts our body and nervous system. Untreated trauma is pervasive and many time is at the root of so many of our presenting mental health concerns, even if we try really hard to shut it out of our memory.
What ever has happened to you is not your fault, and you are not alone.
I have over 9 years experience working with survivors of sexual violence, familial trauma, abuse, and abusive relationship dynamics. I will never ask you to share things you are not comfortable with and I will strive to create a safe and healing therapeutic environment for you to explore + process what you have experienced. You can heal, you can move forward.

Relationships

Relationships (Friendships, hookups, dating, marriage) can be a bit of a roller coaster. We enter into the relationship with our own sets of ideas and backgrounds and sometimes communication, boundaries, trust, and needs aren't always being met at 100% from the partner, family member, or friend.
Just because you're in a relationship, does not mean you should lose yourself. You are still an individual with desires, needs, and ideas. I can help you learn strategies to create healthy boundaries in your relationships and practice healthy communication to minimize confrontation and increase validation.

Teens & Adolescents 

Young people in 2024 have so much to offer and so much to navigate. Social media trends, virtual learning during a pandemic, 'fitting in' in real life, family dynamics, social injustices... the list goes on.
I love working with young people to support them in:

• Managing anxiety/stress due to academics, school life, AP etc.
• Understanding Healthy boundaries with peers and romantic relationships
• Understanding Consent in both platonic and romantic dynamics
• Goal setting for academics & their future
• Overcoming sadness, irritability, feeling negative and worthless

Have you noticed that you or your tween/tween experiences:

• Anxiousness and worry that seems unmanageable
• Feeling irritable or unsettled
• Anxious due to separation, clinginess
• Fear of certain objects, people, animals, etc
• Panic
• Feeling sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness
• Loss of interest or pleasure in most or all normal activities, such as sex, hobbies or sports 
• Sleep disturbances
• Feelings of worthlessness or guilt, fixating on past failures or self-blame 
• Frequent or recurrent thoughts of death, suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts or suicide 
• Angry outbursts, irritability or frustration, even over small matters 
• Unexplained aches and pains
• Refusing to go to school
• Decline of performance in school, sports, or work

Depression, Anxiety, mood disregulation

Life Transitions

Life transitions can sometimes come up naturally, be planned for, or happen out of the blue. No matter which is happening in your life, I can help you navigate this uncertain time. 
Some examples of life transitions folks seek support for are:

• Job/career change
• Separation from a partner
• Young people dealing with parent separation/divorce
• Students entering middle school + high school 
• Entering or Leaving College
• "Adulting"