please visit upchurchcounseling.com for more information Thank you for visiting my profile! In my 23 years as a therapist I have developed a passion in working with adults whom have experienced trauma or attachment wounds & are now struggling with anxiety, depression & repeating unwanted patterns. I have received specialized training in EMDR or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. I am an Emdria Certified EMDR clinician and consultant. I also have completed the level 3 AF-EMDR training by Laurel Parnell through the Parnell Institute. This treatment has been enormously effective for individuals whom have experienced traumas or stress in their lives or struggle with attachment insecurities. I work with clients to identify core beliefs, emotions, somatic feelings, and behaviors that can become burdensome.These are the pieces which cause us to spin our wheels in life or repeat familiar patterns in relationships or other areas of our lives. I use dialectal behavioral therapy and mindfulness to enhance a client's skill set for coping with distress. I help clients access their own internal resources & develop a practice outside of the therapy office walls. The clients own special strengths become more available to approach unique life challenges. It is the strengths of the client which are the foundation of the work that I offer. Through this process, I hope to help clients find awareness and peace.