Therapeutic approaches

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a specialized therapy that helps people heal from distressing memories and trauma. It works by using guided eye movements, or other forms of bilateral stimulation, to help the brain process painful experiences in a way that makes them feel less overwhelming. During an EMDR session, you will briefly focus on a difficult memory while also paying attention to an external movement or sound. This helps your brain reprocess the memory so that it no longer feels as intense or upsetting. Over time, the memory remains, but the pain and distress connected to it fade, allowing you to move forward with greater ease. EMDR helps your brain form new, healthier connections to past experiences, so you can think and feel differently about what happened. Many people find that after EMDR, they feel a sense of relief, greater emotional balance, and more confidence in themselves. This therapy has been widely studied and is recognized as an effective treatment for trauma, PTSD, and other emotional difficulties. If you're struggling with the weight of past experiences, EMDR may be a powerful tool to help you process your distress and move forward. For more information on research findings, click here.

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a therapy approach that helps you understand and work with different parts of yourself. It views the mind as made up of distinct “parts” that carry emotions, beliefs, and past experiences, while your core “Self” provides wisdom, balance, and guidance. When these parts are in conflict - whether due to trauma, past conditioning, or internalized beliefs - it can create emotional distress and patterns that feel difficult to change. During an IFS session, you will begin to recognize and connect with these parts, allowing you to engage with them in a supportive, non-judgmental way. By fostering a deeper relationship with your inner world, IFS helps unburden parts that carry pain, fear, or limiting beliefs, so they no longer have to take on extreme roles to protect you. Over time, this process creates a greater sense of inner harmony, self-acceptance, and emotional clarity. IFS is also a powerful framework for working with expanded states of consciousness, whether through psychedelics, breath work, or other modalities. Parts work can deepen and guide these journeys, allowing for meaningful self-exploration and integration of insights. This therapy has been widely studied and is recognized as an effective approach for trauma, emotional difficulties, and personal growth. If you’re looking to better understand yourself and navigate life with greater ease, IFS may be a transformative tool. For a brief glance at research findings, click here.

While I do not advocate for the use of psychedelics, I offer harm reduction-based support for those who independently choose to explore these experiences. My role involves helping individuals process and make sense of their journeys in a safe and meaningful way. Psychedelic experiences can bring profound insights, but preparation and integration are essential for making sense of them and applying them to daily life. If you have chosen to engage with these plant medicines, or other altered states, integration provides a structured way to process what arose during the journey in a safe and supportive environment. Psychedelic-assisted experiences can also connect with other therapeutic modalities, such as Internal Family Systems (IFS) and somatic approaches, offering a framework for engaging with the deeper layers of the mind. Whether your experience was challenging, insightful, or left you with unresolved questions, integration ensures that you have the space to work through it at your own pace. This approach is grounded in harm reduction and client-centered support, focusing on maximizing benefits, reducing risks, and making meaning of the experience in a way that aligns with your personal values. If you are looking for support before or after a psychedelic journey, I provide a space to explore your experience, process insights, and navigate any challenges that may arise.

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