Somatic and attachment-focused therapy for reclaiming our whole selves

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.

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.

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.

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.