My background and specialty is in working with trauma-related disorders. I have 16 years of experience related to providing therapeutic support to individuals with mental health disorders, including PTSD, major depressive, and anxiety disorders. I have been trained in a variety of psychological and systemic approaches for working with adults. I consistenly use a client-centered approach which integrating Cognitive Behavioral, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Dialectical Behavioral, Psychotherapy interventions and other techniques to draw on strengths and problem-solve to enhance self-direction and empowerment. I earned my Masters Degree in Counseling with a interdisciplinary focus on drugs, alcohol, and mental illness. I have completed the EMDR basic training from EMDRIA. I have been working with dual-diagnosis clients for 11 years and EMDR for 3 years.