“There are wounds that never show on the body, that are deeper and more hurtful than anything that bleeds.”

 Adult

As adults, we carry the weight of our childhood experiences. We typically have “unfinished business” that requires attention inward. Through shifting our focus internally rather than externally we find healing through noticing younger parts of self, finding patterns of behaviors that no longer serve us and repairing the wounds left by our past. Unattended wounds create symptoms of depression, anxiety, overachieving and low self-worth. By utilizing interventions from Attachment theory and Internal Family systems, healing can be achieved and symptoms can be reduced and/or eliminated.

Emdr

It can be difficult to understand what experiences fit into the “traumatic events” category. When discussing trauma - it is important to note the word “trauma” stems from a Greek word meaning “wound”. While it’s common to resist blaming others for our struggles, most people can agree that they have had wounding experiences growing up. Due to human resilience, trauma or wounded experiences, memories are shoved into storage bins – most cases those bins aren’t shut tightly enough and those memories, physical sensations and emotions escape - ultimately affecting all relationship(s) (with ourselves and others) - creating symptoms of PTSD, depression, anxiety, OCD, dissociation, eating disorders, addiction and a lack of connection or emotion. You can read more about EMDR > FAQ page.

Adolescent

Children and teens are learning how to relate to the world through examples taught by primary caregivers. Unfortunately, children become affected by family dynamics, bullying, and relationships, all while attempting to navigate the confusing relationship with themselves. It can be hard for children to communicate their needs, stressors and emotions when they lack the skills or the language to describe what they're experiencing. Through a collaborative and trusting therapeutic approach, children and teens can learn to communicate their needs safely, ultimately trusting in themselves for connection and wholeness.

Families

For the family: As a family unit each individual becomes deeply affected by negative interactions and an inability to communicate emotions. Utilizing emotionally focused family therapeutic (EFFT) approaches each individual will re-establish more secure family patterns where attachment and caregiving responses are effective and emotional bonds are repaired.