THERAPY AT THE SAFE STATE

Evidence-based care, tailored to you.

Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all. I draw from evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches based on your needs, goals, and what feels most useful to you.

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THE FOUNDATION


Person-centered at the core.

Your experiences, goals, identity, and needs shape the work. Therapeutic approaches are tools, not a formula, and can be adapted as your needs change over time.

THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES

Different tools for different parts of the work.

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

EMDR Therapy

Recognize connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and shift patterns that may be keeping you stuck.

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Process distressing experiences and memories that continue to affect how you feel, respond, or see yourself in the present.

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Somatic & Nervous-System-Informed Therapy

Informed by Polyvagal Theory, this approach builds awareness of how stress and emotions show up in the body and nervous system.

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DBT-Informed Therapy

Build practical skills for emotion regulation, managing distress, communicating your needs, and responding more effectively when things feel difficult.

These approaches are integrated and personalized based on your needs, goals, and what feels most helpful for you.

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Mindfulness & Grounding

Strengthen present-moment awareness and stay connected to yourself when thoughts or emotions feel overwhelming.

BEYOND THE FOUNDATIONS

Focused training that adds depth to the work.

Additional clinical training in trauma, nervous-system regulation, perinatal mental health, and military culture helps bring greater depth and context to care.

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Perinatal Mental Health Training

Postpartum Support International

Certified Trauma Professional (CTP)

Evergreen Certifications

Finding what works for you.

You don't have to choose a type of therapy to begin. Feel free to schedule a consultation to explore your options.