Services
Individual Therapy
My approach to therapy is rooted in the belief that all psychological issues stem from a disconnection between the mind, body, and spirit. We ultimately heal through connection with the self which then extends to a deeper connection with life itself. If you are currently experiencing stress, have experienced chronic stress or traumatic events in the past, you may be feeling less like “you” or you may have never gotten
the chance to figure out who “you” are because you have been focused on just surviving.
I am a trauma-informed therapist which means that we will explore your current struggles through the lens of any past or present experiences that have caused you to disconnect from yourself. I recognize that we each carry the active wound of having to function in a colonized world that perpetuates dysfunction and disconnection. I can support you in tapping into the deeper wisdom of your body, your intuition, and reconnecting with all of the aspects of you that need to be acknowledged, felt, and integrated. If we have the courage to slow down and create space with curiosity about what is happening internally, then we can begin to bring light to the most wounded parts of you.
I would be honored to serve as a compassionate guide and witness on your healing journey.
"Nature is patient and knows the value of each tiny shift within her cyclical becoming."
David Whyte
EMDR, "Parts Work", and Soul Retrieval
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a mind-body therapy approach that addresses the mental, emotional, and physical impact of stressful life experiences. Our bodies are equipped with natural healing processes specifically for processing distressing life experiences. If an experience is too overwhelming for our nervous system, our minds and bodies will lock up reflexively as a protective response. In the process, we lose connection to parts of ourselves as they no longer feel safe being anchored in the body and on the Earth. My cultural, Indigenous understanding of this is that these parts of self travel out of the body, out of the Earth world and into the Spirit world and often loop between these worlds. Consciously, this may be experienced as intense feelings of disconnection from self, chronic anxiety, numbness, difficulty perceiving reality accurately, and unexplainable, sudden shifts in one's behavior, voice, and perception. It is possible for these parts of self to be integrated back into the body in order to create more connection to both the Earth World and the Spirit World, as humans were naturally designed to exist. My approach to EMDR is a modified version of the original protocol involving Indigenous healing practices such as sound medicine (using my hand drum, rattle, or flute), "parts work" and my own version of an Indigenous healing practice for spiritual fragmentation known as "soul retrieval."
"If you aren't in your body, someone else is. The systems of this world have everything to gain from your disembodiment.
Stay near to yourself. Remember your body."
Cole Arthur Riley
Rates
I offer a free 20-minute phone or video consultation
so that we can collaboratively assess whether we are a good fit.
My standard rate for a 50-minute session is $160.
I offer sliding fee scale "pay what you can" options if needed.
A Note on Insurance:
I am considered an out-of-network provider and I do not bill insurance. If you choose to use your insurance benefits, I can provide you with a receipt of services which you can submit to your insurance provider for reimbursement. Your eligibility for reimbursement will depend upon your specific plan. You may call your insurance provider directly to ask about reimbursement for out-of-network providers and whether you have met your deductible.