a holistic approach to healing trauma
Somatic and attachment-focused therapy for reclaiming our whole selves
I’m RACHEL.
My intention is to cultivate a safe and accepting space for others to find empowerment, embodiment, and healing.
Many of my clients are survivors of physical and emotional abuse, neglect, relational and attachment trauma, and sexual assault. They have suffered from deep relational wounds that have led to a sense of powerlessness, disembodiment, and disconnection from themselves and others. Yet, with curiosity and compassion, we can reclaim our whole selves through addressing core wounds, negative beliefs, and learned ways of coping.
I believe that we are all wired for healing, and I aim to help my clients access their internal wisdom through reconnecting mind, body, and spirit.
How I can help
I specialize in therapy for lasting change.
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Somatic Experiential Therapy (SomEx) focuses on how the body responds to and holds onto trauma. Through compassionate curiosity and attunement, we can tap into the wisdom of our bodies, release stored tension and trauma-related sensations, and cultivate a sense of safety and well-being.
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) uses bilateral stimulation like eye movements, taps, or sounds to help process traumatic memories. EMDR can aid in lessening the intensity of the memory, shifting negative core beliefs, and integrating traumatic experiences allowing for the creation of new, healthier neural connections.
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Internal Family Systems (IFS) views the mind as a combination of varying sub-personalities or "parts" of ourselves. We may have parts that hold onto wounded emotions and parts that try to control and protect us from pain. Parts may often engage in what once were protective behaviors that now cause issues (i.e. fighting, numbing, avoiding conflict). IFS focuses on healing the wounded parts and restoring mental balance and harmony by changing the dynamics that create conflict among parts and our authentic self.
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Trauma can impact us in profoundly difficult ways. Trauma can disconnect us from others, the world, our bodies, our spiritual beliefs, and ourselves. A trauma-focused approach allows us to further explore and understand this impact and heal from past traumas by addressing the emotional, mental, physical, and relational manifestations in our lives.
How it works
Life is stressful enough right now. Let me make this part as easy as possible.
Click this link to schedule a free, confidential 20-minute consultation. We can discuss your challenges, goals, and preferred treatment modalities to see if it may be a good fit for us to work together.