EMDR is an 8-phase approach that helps you process traumatic memories or other difficult experiences, from relationships to medical events to major life changes. EMDR is based on the idea that traumatic memories can become stuck in your body, dysregulating your nervous system and causing mental, emotional, and physical difficulties. In EMDR, we’ll move through your history and do some skills-building before using rapid eye movement (REM—yep, the same REM that happens during sleep!) to change the way distressing memories are stored in your brain. We’ll also focus on replacing negative thoughts and beliefs with new, freeing thoughts and beliefs. You’ll be able to discharge the negative energy stored in your nervous system, so you can have a fresh start on life.

This is a therapy approach that helps you understand and manage your body’s response to stress and trauma, by focusing on regulating the vagus nerve. This can improve your physical and emotional responses to stress, help you feel safer and more connected to yourself, and ultimately improve your resilience in the face of challenges.

Drawing upon techniques used in group and family therapy, Ego State Therapy can help you understand yourself in a deeper way. You’ll work through dynamics between different parts of your personality (for example, a depressed part vs. an angry part), so you can reduce inner conflict and establish inner harmony. I often use Ego State Therapy in Phase 2 of EMDR.

This is a tried-and-true, evidence-based approach to therapy, meaning it’s been proven by decades of research. Using CBT, I’ll help you make connections between your thoughts and feelings, and harness these connections to create more positive outcomes in your emotions, behavior, and relationships.

Another classic evidence-based therapy model, DBT focuses on tolerating uncomfortable emotions, reducing self-harm and suicidal thoughts, learning mindfulness skills, increasing your effectiveness in relationships, and regulating your emotions. It’s a perfect approach for people with trauma in their background.

Gottman CouplesTherapy is an evidence-based approach to couples counseling designed to help partners build stronger, healthier, and more resilient relationships. Developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, this method is grounded in decades of research on what makes relationships succeed or struggle. In Gottman Therapy, couples learn practical skills to improve communication, manage conflict constructively, and deepen emotional connection. The therapy emphasizes understanding each other’s perspectives, fostering trust, and creating shared meaning in the relationship.

A core aspect of Gottman Therapy is helping couples break negative patterns that erode intimacy while strengthening positive interactions that promote closeness. Couples work on techniques such as enhancing emotional attunement, building friendship and appreciation, and navigating disagreements in ways that prevent escalation. Whether you are experiencing frequent conflicts, feeling disconnected, or preparing for major life transitions, Gottman Therapy provides a structured, compassionate framework to help couples reconnect, resolve challenges, and create a partnership that thrives over time.