Our Services
Areas of Therapeutic Practice & Yoga
Play Therapy
Throughout my career, I have enjoyed my work with children. Play therapy allows children, usually 2-11 years of age, to express themselves through play. My office includes a dollhouse, puppets, play kitchen, animal figures, games and a big bear for children to feel secure in working through the challenges facing them. We also utilize a lot of art as a tool to help in emotional expression. I find yoga very therapeutic in supporting children with anxiety, as well.
Individual Therapy
My framework of practice utilizes a number of techniques. After over 20 years in practice, I have found a mixture of approaches works best. Some of my more common approaches are cognitive behavioral therapy, psycho-dynamic, systems, humanistic/existential, and emotion-focused. I also utilize therapeutic yoga approaches. I always come from a client-centered, empowerment and strength-based model. A nice website that gives a good summary of numerous techniques is Good Therapy.
Group Therapy
Periodically, I enjoy working with a number of clients challenged by the same issue. In the past, I have led post-partum, depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, children of divorce, trauma, grief and loss, and parenting support groups. When I find several clients experiencing one of these challenges, I offer a group format to supplement the individual therapy being provided.
Couples Therapy
I strongly believe in Emotionally Focused Therapy in working with couples. Research teaches us it is the top form of treatment for couples. Couples defined all types of relationship (married, pre-marital, living together, dating heterosexual, homosexual, etc). I enjoy working with all types of couples on their togetherness journey.
Yoga
I am passionate about teaching trauma-informed yoga. I love to teach children, teens, adults, and the older population. I teach vinyasa style, kids yoga, chair and gentle/restorative yoga.
Consultation
Part of psychotherapy practice involves support from colleagues. While done in a confidential manner, it helps to receive guidance from others.
Family Therapy
In working with children and adolescents, family therapy is a necessity. Both the client and family are intricately connected. I come from a family systems approach. A nice reference is Good Therapy.