What I Do

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As a counselor specifically trained in dealing with trauma and anxiety, my approach is practical and based on proven methods. I have the qualifications and skills in a variety of areas to support your journey. Let's work together to find the best option for you.
Trauma Certifications & Training: 

• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Trained--An approach that helps you safely process traumatic memories without necessarily sharing the details with me! EMDR also speeds up the healing process. Follow the link for more information on EMDR https://www.ptsd.va.gov/apps/decisionaid/compare.aspx
• PE (Prolonged Exposure) Trained--A therapy focused on gradually confronting and desensitizing avoidance that prolongs traumatic symptoms. Follow this link for more information about PE https://www.ptsd.va.gov/apps/decisionaid/compare.aspx
• CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy) Trained--A type of therapy that helps you understand and change how you think about your trauma and distressful past, particularly self-blame. Follow the link for more information about CPT https://www.ptsd.va.gov/apps/decisionaid/compare.aspx
• CCTP (Certified Clinical Trauma Professional)-- A certification that provides evidenced-based education on how trauma impacts the body and skills for alleviating traumatic symptoms through relaxation and therapeutic relationship. Training includes 5-IATP model for trauma 

OCD & Anxiety Certifications & Trainings: 

• CCATP (Clinical Certified Anxiety Treatment Professional)--A certification that provides a set of best-practices such as ERP (exposure and response therapy) to help those with anxiety, phobias, OCD, and other anxiety based symptoms.  
• CTSA (Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety): Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder--An approach to help you modify your thoughts, especially if it feels like you worry about most things in your life.  Follow the link for more information about PE https://www.ptsd.va.gov/apps/decisionaid/compare.aspx
• CTSA: Basics of Exposure Therapy for Anxiety Disorders--An therapy focused on gradual exposures to help you overcome your specific fears. Follow this link for more information about ERP https://iocdf.org/about-ocd/ocd-treatment/erp/
• DeTur (Urge Reduction Protocol) & EMDR Distancing Protocol for OCD--An EMDR-based therapy used to reduce and/or eliminate the urges experienced with a variety of mental health issues. 
• iCBT (Inference-based CBT): This approach treats the doubt that is symptomatic in people living with OCD. ICBT works on a clients thinking processes to help them identify when their thoughts are the OCD-thougts and when they are their own. https://thestrugglingwarrior.com/icbt-in-ocd/
• ACT for OCD Toolbox: A Guide for Therapists--An approach that helps with managing intrusive thoughts through exploring your values and making goals to reach them. It is paired with helpful ways to rethink thinking in an accepting, nonjudgmental way. Please follow the link for more information on ACT therapy https://iocdf.org/expert-opinions/expert-opinion-what-is-act/