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Pause. Take a deep breath. See what you notice.
Feeling Stuck…
…or find it hard to label how you really feel? Do you feel disconnected from your body, people who matter to you, and your goals? Have you tried everything to “get rid” of uncomfortable thoughts, feelings, and sensations? What if there was another way?
Feeling Alone…
…and tired of having to explain yourself to people who don’t understand? Have you been called “sensitive,” “dramatic,” or an “over-thinker”? Were you told to “stop crying it won’t solve anything”? Do you replay times you’ve disappointed others or made a mistake? You are welcome here.
Feeling Burned Out…
….and done with self-sacrificing and putting others first? Are you a “fixer” and have a back up plan to the back up plan? Do you focus on helping others, neglect your own needs, and feel resentful when nobody is there to help you? You can get what you need.
Specialities
Conditions:
- Anxiety and Panic
- OCD
- Depression
- Trauma
- Grief and Loss
- Self-Esteem
- Health Conditions
- Relationships
- Burnout
- Nervous System Dysregulation
Approaches:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Somatic and Attachment Focused EMDR (S.A.F.E. EMDR)
- Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
- Mindfulness, Somatics, and Yoga
- Relational and parts work approaches
- Present-centered and experiential
- Compassion-Focused and Positive Psychology
Compassion is the antidote to shame
If you needed a reminder to be kind to the most important person in your life (you!), here it is. Whatever life has thrown at you, I am here to help. Combining my expertise as a therapist and yogi, I will work with you to find ways to build the mind-body connection to validate, accept, and challenge feelings of shame and uncertainty to live your most meaningful life.
Counseling
Compassionate, collaborative, and mind-body therapist in Nokomis, Florida. Providing SAFE EMDR, ACT, and ERP for anxiety and reassurance seeking, burnout and perfectionism, resentment, and shame in Florida and Indiana to break free of these patterns at the root.
Yoga
Since 2012, I have taught yoga in studios, college campuses, private events, and retreats. My classes are designed to be adaptive, accessible, and introspective and combine Eastern and Western approaches to well-being.
Events
I host mind-body workshops, introductory yoga series, large group events, and wellness retreats. Be sure to check out my current offerings or reach out about creating a custom event for your community.
Why Effort and Ease?
Be Present. Open Up. Do What Matters.
My philosophy is: human first, therapist second. I have been in many of the same situations and experiences as my clients and I use this to guide my approach to therapy. I prioritize listening and validating FIRST before offering solutions. You are smart and capable, and I am not here to be an expert on your life. I am here to support your process.
I only use modalities I have directly experienced, often as a client myself, and regularly incorporate these modalities into my own life. Experience is the best teacher and allows me to provide a genuine and compassionate approach to therapy.
My guiding principles are:
Awareness: I model being present and engaged in every session, no phones, no emails, no thinking about the rest of the day. As a yoga and meditation practitioner, I uphold my personal mindfulness practices and I help my clients develop their own mindful awareness.
Authenticity: I do my best to communicate honestly and directly, including naming my emotions or reactions in session to model vulnerability and normalize the human experience. I also know I am not the therapist for everyone, and will help clients find the BEST therapist for them, even if it is not me.
Action: My values guide everything I do. I am grateful for the work I do as a therapist and it is more than “just a job.” Therapy is a commitment. We will work together to find what progress looks like for you and name all of the subtle ways change can happen.
Ready to start your path to healing in Florida and Indiana?
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