Individuals
There comes a time when we decide to set down our burdens, our fears, our sadness, our shame. No matter what has happened to you in the past, you may feel ready to free yourself from old patterns that hold you back from living life fully.
Couples
People in relationships sometimes lose the plot. Have you and your partner forgotten why you are together? Have you drifted apart? Are you wanting to turn toward one another again and regain some curiosity and passion in your relationship?
EMDR
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a powerful tool for integrating memories in order to shift the way we think and feel about events in our past. This often brings a sense of peace and calm. The VA has been using EMDR for years to treat PTSD, but EMDR is effective for treating more than trauma.
Hope and Healing for Depression and Beyond
Addressing chronic depression, trauma/complex trauma, grief, suicidal ideation, mood disorders, and relationship difficulties:
In-person therapy, Edmonds, WA, on the waterfront
State-wide telehealth support for all of Washington State
A holistic approach blending depth psychotherapy with somatic approaches in a supportive atmosphere
Time-tested and widely researched methods include:
- Psychodynamic psychotherapy
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
- Jungian sandplay therapy
- Dream analysis
- Mindfulness and yoga
Respectful, nonjudgmental support for your healing journey, for individual adults and couples
In-Person and online therapy in Edmonds, WA
Therapy Articles
Sand Tray Therapy
Sand tray therapy is a form of active imagination that can help us access and express material that may not be amenable to cognitive, verbal approaches. This type of therapy was developed in the 1950’s by Dora Kalff, a Jungian-oriented therapist, and is now used all over the world by people of all ages.
EMDR
I used to be skeptical of EMDR, or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. It seemed too good to be true. I thought maybe it was a fad. Then I tried it myself. Not only is there a ton of research behind EMDR, but the proof is in the pudding. EMDR helped me calm my nervous system and put a terrifying incident in its place: in the past, as a memory— instead of as something that felt current. Once my skepticism was at bay, I could continue to learn about EMDR and how to use it to help clients with a wide variety of problems.
Inner Child Work
Inner child work involves recognizing and nurturing the vulnerable, playful, and sometimes hurt aspects of ourselves that originated in childhood. Our inner child is that part of us that is still affected by events, emotions, and beliefs formed during our early years. Unresolved issues like neglect, abuse, or unmet needs can manifest in adulthood as emotional triggers, self-sabotage, perfectionism, addiction, and so on.