Areas of Specialty
There are some things you learn best in calm,
and some in storm.
-Willa Cather
The word trauma now means many different things to many different people. I work with women who have experienced trauma events that are listed in our diagnostic manual and women who have experienced relational trauma that doesn't necessarily fit neatly into a category or diagnosis. I can also work with non-relational trauma, such as car accidents, natural disasters, or physical assault/violence.
Women's Trauma
Common Types of Trauma Addressed:
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Abusive or toxic romantic relationships (current or past)
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History of childhood emotional neglect or abuse
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Emotionally abusive parent-child relationships
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Unwanted sexual experiences, abuse, or assault
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Toxic friendships or coworker relationships​
Seeking therapy when you're a therapist yourself can present unique challenges on top of the regular challenges of insurance, scheduling, and other logistics. If you've ever felt frustrated hearing: "Well, you already know what to do" or "You know more about this than I do", you are not alone.
Therapy for Therapists
My approach for working with other therapists is to create a space where you feel respected and validated in your knowledge but also where you can finally let go and not have to be the expert in the room - where you can let someone else do some of the heavy lifting. I strive to create a space where we can be compassionate and curious about your struggles and to help you remove any self-judgment that can sometimes come from being a healer who can't seem to heal herself.
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For other therapists, I offer all standard services, including trauma treatment or evidence-based treatment for specific disorders.
I also offer the ability to work on general issues or themes that may be impacting you personally or professionally, like burnout, difficulty with self-compassion, or relationship issues.
I found through my participation in spiritual communities that many individuals with pagan-based beliefs have so much anxiety about going to therapy - not because therapy itself can be challenging but because of the fear of how they may be judged, dismissed, or labelled as crazy due to their spiritual beliefs.
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​​​For therapy to be the most successful, clients should feel invited to share all parts of themselves. I welcome all individuals to bring their spirituality or religion into the room. Spirituality and science should complement each other, not compete. If you'd like to process the ritual you did to help with anxiety, explore trauma schema through tarot card work, or find helping coping with your frustration about how depression has disconnected you from your deity, you are invited to!
No judgment or labels here.
Pagan-Affirming Therapy
​Not pagan? No worries.
This specialty is offered as an explicit option to make therapy more accessible for a marginalized group. It's definitely not a requirement to work together though.
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