EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing and is a tool that was developed by psychologist, Dr. Francine Shapiro, in 1987. Dr. Shapiro discovered that, under certain conditions, eye movements hold the ability to diminish the intensity of difficult memories. Based on this recognition, she went on to develop a specific protocol for accessing and reprocessing such memories. Since that time, practitioners, such as Laura Parnell, have gone on to develop modified approaches to EMDR.

I received my EMDR level I, II, and III training through the Parnell Institute, an EMDRIA approved organization. However, unique to my training , I also received  9-months of continued, in-depth training and consultation  through Southern California Counseling Center. There, subject matter was expanded during weekly training and our work with clients was supported through consultation to provide a truly integrative learning experience. 

I use EMDR as an adjunct to talk therapy for those seeking relief from the effects of early childhood abuse/neglect, medical trauma, or other overwhelming experiences, which still carry significant emotional charge regardless of time and/or previous therapy . 

When a client is interested and ready to work in this way, EMDR has the power to act as an accelerator to the the therapeutic process. 

Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM) is a somatic therapy that utilizes specific tools i.e. creating a place of peace and/or comfort, tracking the client's sensations, grounding techniques, and completion of the survival response (to name a few) in order to help facilitate a more integrated retelling of traumatic or stressful events in an effort to  allow the body to release any held charge and/or tension. 

TRM offers a gentle approach to therapy and privileges the knowledge of the body. Through this technique, the body can become a wise consultant to the mind and also help keep it from feeling overwhelmed by large emotions.

I use TRM skills with clients in ways that directly address specific traumatic memories and as a tool to: a) integrate a mind-body therapeutic experience, b) bring forth images, thoughts, feelings and insights that the body would like to discuss.

Reiki's origins are attributed to a Japanese Tibetan Buddhist named, Dr. Mikao Usui and is considered a biofield energy medicine that falls under the branch of complimentary and alternative medicine. It is thought to work by activating the body's parasympathetic response, which places one in a state of deep relaxation. 

This state of relaxation is achieved by the practitioner placing or hovering their hands along specific points of the client's body, while seated or lying down, and allows for the body's wisdom and intelligence to speak in ways that move one toward greater feelings of well-being.

Depending on the client's needs and interest, Reiki may be integrated into one's individualized treatment plan. I am trained in Reiki levels I, II, III, and IV and have been practicing for over 4 years.