Taking the first step to ask for help requires immense courage, and you are here to explore what that might look like for you. You recognize that you deserve to invest in yourself. I invite you to embrace openness and curiosity as you dedicate yourself to self-discovery, learn to cultivate and nurture inner peace, and discover how to thrive in the life you envision. Together we can embark on this transformative journey. Whether you are looking to heal from trauma, mange your mood, cope with racing thoughts and anxieties, cope with other social and emotional struggles, navigate life’s transitions, explore identity, cope with grief and loss, or address relational challenges, I am here to support you. In our sessions I will provide a safe space for you to heal, cope, and cultivate the fulfilling life you aspire to have.

We all experience stress at different junctures in our lives, and our responses to it are uniquely shaped by our individual circumstances. Factors such as our personal situation, physical and emotional health, and available resources can all influence how stress impacts you. In psychotherapy, I will work closely with you to understand your unique circumstances and collaboratively create personalized goals. Together, we will work to address your stressors and develop effective coping strategies tailored to you and your individual needs.

At Centered Peak, trauma and/or adverse life experiences can be treated via various treatment modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) or Prolonged Exposure (PE).

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based and highly effective approach for treating trauma. Research also indicates that it can be used to treat a range of mental health conditions, unhelpful patterns of self-limiting beliefs, as well as overdeveloped self-protective or coping patterns learned early on in life. During EMDR, I help individuals move past feelings, images, bodily sensations, and negative self-beliefs attached to a traumatic memory and/or disturbing life experiences while being paired with bilateral stimulation (BLS). BLS is a pattern of guided eye movements, taps, or tones that are used to facilitate healing and adaptive processing. EMDR and BLS can be provided and completed virtually.

Prolonged Exposure (PE) is also an evidence-based and highly effective approach for treating trauma. During PE, I work closely with you to develop adaptive coping skills, create a step-by-step plan, and safely face situations or memories that you have avoided at a pace that feels right for you, through imaginal exposure and/or planned steps.

Intergenerational trauma is developmental trauma that is passed down through generations. This can be passed down by caregivers, genetics, culture, as well as through secondary trauma. These effects can show up as challenges with emotional regulation, fear, guilt, or even through repetitive patterns we engage in (e.g., thinking styles, behaviors, and relationship patterns). At Centered Peak, I provide a compassionate space to explore how these inherited dynamics influence and impact your life. Together, we will work to break these cycles using evidence-based treatments, supporting you to heal and create healthier patterns for yourself and future generations.

In psychotherapy, I focus on understanding the connection between how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors affect your health and health management. I am here to help you develop healthier behaviors that lead to lasting improvements so you can feel better, both physically and emotionally. In therapy, we will explore your openness and readiness for making positive changes. We will partner together and develop effective strategies to help you lead a healthier lifestyle, stay committed to your behavioral and/or medical treatment plan(s), and improve your overall quality of life.

Chronic pain can feel debilitating, impacting every aspect of your daily life. Nonpharmacological pain management involves developing strategies to manage and cope with your pain. In therapy, we will work collaboratively to explore nonpharmacological pain management strategies tailored to your unique needs. In our sessions, I will work with you to learn, develop, and implement strategies that help you experience less pain, improve your mobility, enhance your emotional well-being, and support a better quality of life.