We process emotional material in a different part of the brain than we process intellectual material. Therefore, when we’ve gone through a painful experience we can “know” intellectually that we are okay, safe, etc., but still feel anxious, scared, or overwhelmed.

In cases of trauma, we can have intrusive thoughts and flashbacks, and even feel like we are reliving the painful experience. EMDR appears to connect what we know to what we feel, so that the brain is able to process the past experiences and allow us to heal.

SE is a body-oriented therapeutic model that aims to settle issues of stress, shock, and trauma that build up in our bodies over time. Together we will assess where you’re feeling stuck in the fight, flight, freeze, or fawn states and then provide tools to resolve those fixated physiological states.

IFS is a therapeutic approach that looks at each person as being comprised of a family of parts that are led by a core Self. In cases of trauma, these wounded and protective parts can take on more extreme roles. IFS attempts to foster both inner and outer connectedness by helping to first access your Self energy and then come to understand and heal all of your hard-working parts.

Intuitive eating is an anti-diet approach to building a trusting and accepting relationship with your body. It involves listening to your body to make food choices that feel good for you without judgment or influence from diet culture. Basically, you eat when you’re hungry and stop once you’re full. It sounds easy in theory, but trust me, this takes a lot of practice!

Feminist therapy explores how systems of oppression and the intersectionality (i.e.: race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, class, ability, age, etc.) of various identities affect mental health. It centers marginalized voices and recognizes that power dynamics heavily influence these experiences.