Traditional talk therapy often stays in the logical brain, but trauma lives in the body. When we only talk about our experiences, we may understand why we feel a certain way without actually feeling better. I use “bottom-up” modalities to help you process painful memories and find genuine safety in the present by connecting to your body’s internal wisdom.

• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): A powerful, evidence-based tool that uses bilateral stimulation (like eye movements or tapping) to help unstick traumatic memories. This process allows your brain to resume its natural healing process, so past events no longer carry the same emotional charge.

• Brainspotting: Based on the idea that where you look affects how you feel, Brainspotting helps us locate points in your visual field that correlate with internal trauma or emotional distress. It allows for deep processing that often bypasses the filters of the conscious mind.

• Somatic Approaches: By focusing on the mind-body connection, we learn to listen to your nervous system. We work together to identify where you hold tension and use gentle techniques to help your body discharge stored stress and find a sense of calm.