Frequently Asked Questions

For individuals, I tend to use EMDR therapy, IFS therapy or “parts work,” Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), hypnotherapy and ketamine-assisted therapy.

For couples, I use EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) and The Gottman Method.

Please see the questions below for a more detailed explanation of each of these therapies.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a trauma-focused therapy that helps the brain heal from difficult experiences that were never fully processed.

Instead of only talking about what happened, EMDR works directly with the nervous system, allowing the mind and body to release the emotional charge stored in past memories.

Through guided bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements, tapping, or sound; the brain is able to reprocess painful memories in a way that feels safer and more adaptive, so they no longer trigger the same intensity of distress in the present.

What makes EMDR different is that you don’t have to relive every detail of the trauma for it to work.

The process taps into the brain’s natural ability to heal, helping clients move from feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or defined by the past to feeling more grounded, empowered, and present.

Many people describe EMDR as a gentle yet powerful way to break old patterns, calm the nervous system, and reclaim a sense of inner safety and self-trust.

For more information, please see my EMDR therapy page.

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a compassionate, trauma-informed therapy that understands we all have different “parts” within us: protective parts, wounded parts, reactive parts, and deeply wise core Self.

Instead of trying to get rid of any part of you, IFS helps you build a relationship with them. These parts formed for good reasons, often in response to pain or overwhelm, and they’re usually trying to protect you, even if their strategies don’t feel helpful anymore.

IFS gently guides you toward reconnecting with your core Self: the calm, grounded, strong, and caring center within you, and from that place, you can begin to heal the parts that are holding past burdens.

The goal isn’t to fix you, but to help your inner system feel safer, more connected, and more aligned, so you can move through life with clarity, self-trust, and emotional freedom.

For more information, please visit my IFS therapy page.

Hypnotherapy is a gentle, guided process that helps you access a deeply relaxed, meditative state – often called the theta state – where the conscious mind softens and the subconscious becomes more available.

In this state, you’re fully aware and in control, but your mind is open in a way that allows you to connect with stored emotions, younger parts of yourself, and experiences that may still be shaping how you feel and respond today.

It’s a powerful space for healing because you’re not just talking about the problem, you’re accessing the place where it lives.

What makes hypnotherapy so transformative is that you don’t have to force yourself to remember or analyze every detail of the past. The subconscious mind naturally brings forward what is ready to be healed.

From there, we can release emotional blocks, soften old protective patterns, and create new beliefs that feel supportive and true.

Instead of trying to think your way into change, hypnotherapy helps you feel the shift from the inside out: calmer body, clearer mind, and a more compassionate relationship with yourself.

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a trauma-focused, mind–body therapy that helps the brain quickly process and release distressing memories, images, and sensations, often in far less time than traditional talk therapy.

Using guided eye movements and a calm, focused state, ART allows the nervous system to “recode” painful experiences so they no longer carry the same emotional charge, without requiring you to retell the story in detail or relive the trauma.

What makes ART unique is its blend of neuroscience and creativity. You stay fully in control while your brain does the healing work, replacing disturbing images with ones that feel neutral or even empowering.

Many clients describe it as “emotional relief without re-traumatization.” The past is still part of your story, but it no longer runs your life, your body, or your reactions.

ADHD therapy with me is a collaborative, compassionate process where you’re not just listened to, you’re actively supported, guided, and encouraged.

We begin by creating a safe, judgment-free space where your experience is honored in its full depth, not reduced to symptoms or stereotypes. I take time to truly understand how ADHD shows up in your life: emotionally, mentally, relationally, and in the day-to-day challenges that can feel overwhelming.

From there, we focus on what matters most to you right now, whether that’s emotional regulation, motivation, follow-through, self-trust, or repairing the burnout that comes from trying to “keep up.”

Together, we clarify what you want for your life: not just what you want to fix, but what you want to build. We then co-create a plan rooted in your strengths, using tools that are practical, realistic, and aligned with your nervous system – not someone else’s idea of productivity.

As you integrate these skills, you’ll start to experience real shifts in how you manage your time, energy, emotions, and self-talk.

Research shows that therapy can literally rewire patterns of thought and behavior, and over time, you grow not just more organized, but more grounded, resourced, and at home in who you are.

Ketamine-Assisted Therapy is a therapeutic process that combines the use of ketamine, a legally prescribed medicine, with intentional psychotherapy to support deep emotional healing.

Ketamine temporarily shifts the brain out of its usual patterns, creating a window where long-held defenses soften, stuck emotions surface, and new insights become more accessible.

In this state, many people experience a sense of expanded awareness, reduced self-judgment, and the ability to view their inner world with more clarity and compassion.

What makes ketamine different from traditional talk therapy is that it works on both the biological and psychological levels. T

he medicine can help interrupt patterns of depression, trauma, or anxiety, while the therapy helps you integrate what arises, so the experience becomes meaningful, not just momentary.

With the right support, ketamine isn’t an escape from reality, it’s a catalyst for healing, self-connection, and lasting change.

For more information, please see my KAP page.

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a deeply relational, attachment-based approach that helps couples understand the patterns that show up in their relationships, especially the ones that create distance, conflict, or emotional disconnection.

Instead of focusing on who’s “right” or “wrong,” EFT looks underneath the surface to uncover the vulnerable emotions and unmet needs that are driving those reactive cycles. When those underlying emotions are understood and expressed safely, relationships can shift from tension and protection to closeness and trust.

What makes EFT so powerful is that it doesn’t just teach communication skills, it creates new emotional experiences in real time. By slowing down and working with what’s happening in the nervous system and the heart, people learn how to show up differently with themselves and each other.

The result is not just fewer arguments, but deeper safety, stronger bonds, and more authentic connection in your romantic partnership.

The Gottman Method is a research-based approach to couples therapy that focuses on strengthening the friendship, communication, and emotional connection at the core of a relationship.

Instead of guessing what makes relationships work, the Gottmans spent decades studying real couples to understand which patterns lead to disconnection and which ones support long-term love, respect, and partnership.

This method helps couples recognize harmful interaction cycles, build healthier ways of responding to one another, and turn toward each other rather than away during moments of stress or conflict.

What makes the Gottman Method so effective is its balance of emotional insight and practical tools.

Couples learn concrete skills like managing conflict, expressing needs without blame, increasing intimacy, and repairing after misunderstandings, while also deepening the emotional safety that makes those skills possible.

It’s not about having a “perfect” relationship, but about learning how to stay connected, even when life gets hard.