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I am offering free EMDR consultation for clinicians working towards certification through EMDRIA. I am a licensed psychotherapist for over 25 years and practice in VA, West VA, and NC specializing in trauma and women's health. I obtained my BA in Psychology from UR in 1994 and my Masters in Social Work from UGA in 1998. I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy and have been trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) (parts work), Brainspotting, Hakomi, Somatic work, Core Energetics, dream analysis, and mindfulness. Top 3 Best Bedside Manner Award in Our Health Magazine. I am a registered clinical supervisor in the state of Virginia.
I am one out of about 9,000 clinicians worldwide recognized by the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) as being fully certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. EMDR is an integrative psychotherapy that has a wealth of research supporting its efficacy in treating people with PTSD, abuse, depression and anxiety. I have advanced training combining EMDR with IFS, mindfulness, and Jungian dreamwork.
I have been a multiple recipient of the top therapist for bedside manner by Our Health Magazine in the Roanoke Valley and was noted by the International Association of Healthcare Professionals as a top social worker in Salem. I am a registered clinical supervisor and enjoy consulting with therapists who are starting private practice.
No matter what brings you to therapy, I follow Carl Jung's foundational approach to therapy: each client is unique and the development of the therapeutic relationship is the most important aspect of our work together. The dynamic interchange between the therapist/ client relationship and the clinical interventions used is experiential and an often beautifully rewarding experience. As a result of therapy, you will hopefully experience many of the following results:
~a greater acceptance of life as it is
~fewer addictive and compulsive behaviors
~an increased sense of worthiness and self-esteem
~a greater desire to be independent and self-supporting
~an increased sense of happiness, less anxiety and depression
~diminished shame
~a more balanced view on life and relationships
~a more compassionate view of your body
~an increased ability to be assertive and emotionally expressive
~a greater ability to form meaningful relationships with yourself and others
~more productivity at work
