Without a mutually respectful and positive connection, therapy will often be ineffective. I strive to create and maintain a relaxed, supportive and honest therapeutic relationship. One where you can feel comfortable discussing any aspect of your life that "doesn't feel right." I allow you to maintain control in your treatment- building safety and security and providing support and insight to help you create change in meaningful ways. I believe that our past experiences, as early as infancy, can affect the development of our selves and can negatively or positively impact how we connect with our world. These life experiences may have lasting influences on our lives. We will work together to explore how your personal history may be guiding the ways in which you build and maintain relationships, cope with stressors and view yourself within your daily routines at present. SPECIALTIES Trauma and Stress PTSD History of childhood abuse Sexual abuse Postpartum mood, anxiety and family dynamics Birth and pregnancy trauma and loss CERTIFICATIONS Certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy Certified in Perinatal Mental Health Certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)