Holistic Approach to Counseling

My counseling style is influenced by the following modalities & philosophies

  • Contemplative Psychotherapy

  • EMDR Therapy

  • Internal Family Systems Therapy

  • Person Centered Counseling

  • Synergetic Play Therapy

  • Sand Play Therapy

  • Integrative Psychotherapy

My person centered approach to psychotherapy revolves creates an environment of safety, closeness and growth within which you can become fully authentic, learn the tools for healing and take inspired action in your life. Using the three primary elements of relationship, play, and mind/body/heart connection, you will gradually transform into the person you’ve been trying to become. Some of the experiences and tools we may use over the course of therapy are listed below.

MIND/BODY/HEART CONNECTION

Somatic attention (tuning into the body) - Exploration of thought patterns & coping mechanisms Mindfulness techniques - Energy exercises - Nervous system regulation tools - HeartMath heart coherence techniques - Exploration of feelings & emotions - Body & present moment resources

PLAY

Sand play (using sand box & toys to express oneself) - Art - Games - Humor - Role-play

RELATIONSHIP

Honesty - Support - Understanding - Identify common relationship patterns - Psych-education - Exploration of relationship to yourself using parts work