Modalities & Techniques

Included below are brief descriptions of the different modalities and techniques I offer in my practice. For a more in-depth information, click the blue button below each description. 

I'll use a combination of these approaches depending on your interest and comfort level, coupled with what your concerns or issues call for.  

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Internal Family Systems works with the Core Self and inner "parts" using self-compassion, inner connection, and dialogue for transformational healing. IFS is one of the most powerful and effective healing approaches I've found, and is the primary approach I use, in combination with the other listed modalities.

EMDR & Brainspotting

EMDR and Brainspotting are powerful, effective trauma resolution modalities that combine bilateral stimulation through eye movement, tapping, and sound with the natural healing processes of the brain and body to offer efficient resolution of challenging feelings, patterns, and trauma.

Somatic Experiencing

Somatic Experiencing is a somatic trauma resolution approach that works with tracking sensations in the body and following movement impulses to release and resolve trauma held in the body and nervous system.

Attachment Repatterning

Diane Poole Heller's "Dynamic Attachment Repatterning" provides an effective way to explore and re-pattern your early attachment wounding so you can move towards more secure attachment.

Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy & Polarity Therapy

Craniosacral Therapy & Polarity Therapy are gentle yet powerful forms of hands-on bodywork that work with the energies of your body to address the underlying energetic patterns of your concerns. They also are effective at supporting nervous system regulation and somatic trauma resolution.

Additional Integrative Approaches

A variety of other holistic healing approaches may be brought into sessions, depending on client preference and what their concerns & issues call for. Other modalities include Inner Relationship Focusing, Comprehensive Resource Model, EFT meridian tapping, Family Constellations, and the creative expression of InterPlay.

Other Tools & Techniques

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Guided Visualization and Imagery
Uses the power of visualization and imagery to connect with your inner self and to focus healing energy.  Visualization and imagery are effective ways to engage the healing power of the mind.
 
Movement and Sound
Enables you to connect with and shift issues and energies that may otherwise be hard to access.  Specific exercises may be used in session or done at home to support your on-going process.
 
Awareness and Mindfulness
Increases your ability to recognize and acknowledge, with kindness and compassion, what is really happening for you in the moment—with your self, your life, your concerns, or your symptoms. 
 
Resource building
Helps you reconnect with and build on the strength, wisdom, health, and deep healing resources that are an inherent part of your whole being.  Includes work with grounding, centering, and boundaries.

What to Expect from a Session

A session may contain one or more of the above components, and may be done sitting in a chair, moving around the room, or lying fully clothed on a bodywork table.  We move fluidly between the different components as needed, and each session is unique.  The emphasis is on listening to you, honoring your whole being, and working together to explore what you wish to address.  In addition, I may share concrete skills that you can use at home to continue your process of growth and self-discovery between sessions.

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