My Therapeutic Approach
Therapeutic Frameworks
I use psychodynamic and trauma-informed therapies, incorporating these key approaches:
Attachment Theory:
- Insecure attachments can lead to anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns.
- Therapy fosters self-regulation and healthier relationship skills.
Polyvagal Theory (PVT):
- Therapy focuses on regulating your nervous system.
- We work to shift from states of fight-or-flight (anxiety) or shutdown/frozen (depression) to a state of safety.
- Goal is to increase time spent in a state of relational safety.
Internal Family Systems (IFS):
- We all have an inner “Self” with inherent strengths.
- “Parts” of us develop to protect us from past pain.
- Therapy helps these parts release their burdens, allowing your Self to lead.
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What Therapy Offers
- Healing Past Wounds: Addressing the impact of past trauma and neglect.
- Nervous System Regulation: Learning to manage emotional dysregulation.
- Inner Self Discovery: Connecting with your core Self and its strengths.
- Improved Relationships: Building healthier connections with yourself and others.
- Services Offered: Individual, adolescent, couples, and family counseling.
- Therapeutic Style: Patient, trusting the pace and tempo of your self to address the things most important to you.
The Healing Process
- Through therapy, you’ll learn to recognize and address ways that your system gravitated to to keep you regulated.
- We will work to bring parts that carry negative beliefs and feelings into relationship with your self.
- This process brings hope, connection, liberation, relief, and energy.
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If you’re seeking a compassionate and effective counselor in West Lafayette or Lafayette, IN, I’m here to support your journey toward well-being.