Do you feel like anxiety has taken over the driver’s seat? Or find yourself struggling to set the boundaries you need in your relationships? Do you wonder how past traumatic experiences might be showing up in the present, or find yourself feeling frustrated that they still affect you? Perhaps you’re wanting to explore who you are, and how to feel more fulfilled in life or navigate change?
If any (or all) of those resonate with you, I’m here to help.
I’m a science-based psychotherapist with a passion for working with clients in these areas and more. I offer therapy for real humans, from a real human trained in the techniques that really work.
Here’s the clinical-speak part: I’m a humanistic, evidence-based provider. You’re the expert on yourself & your experiences, & I’m the expert in how to achieve your counseling goals.
I’m an integrative, trauma and attachment informed therapist focused on behavioral and cognitive-behavioral treatments including CBT, DBT, ACT, and ERP. All of those acronyms translate to mean that I specialize in using therapy tools that hold up to scientific scrutiny. I don’t believe that behavior falls out of the sky, hits someone, and keeps repeating for no reason. Let’s work together to understand where these patterns have come from, and how to change them.
My primary specialties are anxiety disorders, trauma, grief and loss, relationship concerns, as well as self-actualization and identity. I am also experienced in treating depression and other mood disorders, insomnia, refining a differential diagnosis, body image, and OCD. I especially enjoy working with teens, young adults, & women of all kinds.
Your goals shape our sessions. I tailor techniques and treatment plans to best meet your needs. Did something unhinged happen since I saw you last? No problem! Let’s pivot and address that.
In our first session, we’ll identify your goals. Maybe you have very specific things you’d like to focus on. Maybe you’re not sure – it can be helpful to think about goals for therapy as the changes you will see in your life that will tell us that the work we’re doing is working for you in the way that you want it to.
Clients often share that they find my approachable use of psychoeducation helpful to better understand how their brains and bodies work, especially with trauma and anxiety. I love teaching neurophysiology and behavioral concepts in a way that’s easy to understand and use.
Expect an authentic human who offers science-backed treatment with warmth, validation and support.
Website: https://bitterroot-counseling.com
E-mail: hello@bitterroot-counseling.com