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Therapy to Help with Complex Trauma (C-PTSD), Recent Traumatic Events or Anxiety
Lakewood Ranch, Florida.
(561) 508-8809
Telehealth in Florida, New York, Maryland and Virginia.
You’ve reached your breaking point with fear, shame, overthinking and sleeping horribly. If you’re reading this page you know what is no longer working in your life and you want to feel better. Change can be hard and it’s brave to ask for help. It’s time to take action for yourself, and for the people you love, who want to see you move forward from emotional pain.
I know that post traumatic growth is possible. I’ll provide the expertise and encouraging support as you take this next step toward feeling calmer, confident and regulated. You deserve to release the impact of past trauma, feel grounded in the present and dream of your future. You can believe in your worth while creating healthier boundaries in relationships. With hard work and the right coping strategies, you will regain control of your life.
The Benefits of Therapy
Therapy sessions can help you reduce painful symptoms including self-sabotage, negative thoughts and distressing emotions. As a licensed clinical social worker with over 25+ years of experience, I will support you with moving toward a healthier fulfilling life. You can develop the skills needed to reach your goals. Imagine having a calmer and happier life for yourself and in your relationships with others.
I use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy/Ego States Work. Studies show that these evidence-based therapies are effective for treating a variety of symptoms. We’ll work collaboratively to create your individualized treatment plan using the best strategies from these interventions.
Goals:
- Identify and use your strengths to create new coping strategies.
- Recognize patterns and triggers in your life.
- Reduce “blocking” negative thoughts and release painful physical sensations and emotions.
- Prioritize yourself by developing relaxing self-care habits that you enjoy.
- Feel socially confident with setting boundaries, saying no, and asserting your needs to protect your time and energy.
Please contact me to schedule a free initial consultation.
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I look forward to helping you make the first step toward your well being.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is widely known as an effective treatment for recent traumatic events and childhood trauma. It’s an accelerated interactive mind-body approach that uses bilateral stimulation including tapping and eye movements. Did you know that EMDR can treat a variety of symptoms and conditions beyond trauma? Let’s discuss if EMDR is a good fit for you.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a type of Cognitive Behavior Therapy, is based on mindfulness practices, acceptance and provides useful coping skills.
You will learn how to use crisis survival strategies, manage painful emotions and decrease conflict in your relationships.
Exposure to a traumatic event can be very disruptive and you feeling shaken, afraid and numb. You experience a loss of control over how you think, feel, and interact socially. The brain and body need an opportunity to process or digest what happened to you. There are several effective trauma-informed therapies available. We can discuss these options and find the treatment that best meets your needs.
Stress can cause feelings of irritability and overwhelming anxiety. Do you feel afraid, shutdown, out of control with worry or avoidant of certain situations? We can’t completely eliminate the emotions of fear and stress from our lives, but I’m confident that you can learn to handle these feelings in a way that feels empowering and authentic to you.
