Art Therapy
I provide art directives based on client’s needs. The client creates the artwork on their own time and then we view the artwork together during our therapy session and integrate it into the therapy process.
End of life process
I work with clients who have received a terminal diagnosis to work through their reactions, fears, and emotions. Meditation, mindfulness, compassion exercises, Art therapy and Nature Based Therapy are all tools in assisting someone face illness and death with dignity and presence of mind.
Grief and loss
I work with clients who have lost a loved one or are facing the death of a loved one. Grieving is a long and sometimes confusing process and it can not be rushed. A grieving person requires a safe place/relationship to work through the, often complicated, feelings that arise while grieving. Over time, they begin to develop a different type of relationship with their loved one. There is no “getting over it” but instead a process of expression, validation, healing and acceptance.
INTEGRATION OF TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCE
Near Death Experiences, Death Bed Visions, sudden and surprising events etc. can be unsettling and hard to talk about to loved ones. These experiences can shake us to our core and can be difficult to process on our own. The opportunity to listen, witness, validate these experiences is a privilege for me. I believe these experiences are openings for powerful positive transformation and for finding meaning in one’s life.
Parenting support and guidancE
As a parent and a therapist to many parents through the years, I love to help clients work through challenging phases of parenting and family life.
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
I work in collaboration with the psychiatrists at Journey Clinical who perform a medical intake and evaluation for clients. If appropriate the client is prescribed sublingual ketamine in the form of lozenges. Clients self administer the medication and must be under the care and supervision of a therapist who is a member of Journey Clinical. This form of treatment is available in Virginia and Oregon. I am able to provide this support via telehealth or in person to individuals or groups. For more information including research articles please visit: https://www.journeyclinical.com/patients
support with health and nutritional changes-Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional (CIMHP)
I am not a medical professional but have been trained in the examination of how health and nutrition affects our mental and emotional wellbeing. I can help you on your journey of exploration into how your current health practices may not be serving you and ways to better take care of your body to support your over all wellness.
Therapy for the traveler
Teletherapy/distance therapy is uniquely fitted to the client who travels full time or on a regular basis. I am able to ‘meet you where you are’ via video, phone or email exchanges. I have the personal experience of traveling while working remotely and have found this an extremely enriching way of life.
Relationship support
I work with individual clients to examine and improve relationship dynamics. I also work with clients together with their partner or family member to resolve conflict and improve communication skills.
Therapeutic coaching/support
Examples of practices:
Meditations that we tailor to your needs
Mindfulness exercises
Compassion exercises (either self led or use recorded guided meditations)
Movement/exercise
Art making/music making
Writing/journaling
Time in/interaction with nature
Create a therapeutic practice the fits your lifestyle
Healthy Relationship with Technology and Screens
I give guidance, support, accountability in the attempt to find one’s own personal healthy and balanced relationship with technology.
