Therapeutic Approach

I work with clients collaboratively, and my approach varies depending on the client, their goals for therapy, and a variety of other factors. Below is a list of some of the methods I employ, the theories that have influenced my work, and why I love EMDR.

Methods

• EMDR Certified Therapist
• Lifespan Integration Advanced Training
• Advanced Energy Psychology EDxTM, Certified Practitioner (not actively using EDxTM)
• Visualization
• Body and Emotion Focused
• Short and Long Term Psychotherapy

Theoretical Influences

• Attachment
• Psychodynamic
• Family Systems
• Cognitive Behavioural
• Feminist Theory
• Developmental Psychology
• Eco-psychology
• Group Process and Psychodrama
• Neuroscience
• Life Experience

Why I Love EMDR

I have completed thousands of EMDR sessions with clients and I continue to be amazed at the results. I have the privilege of witnessing my clients heal from difficult and emotionally painful experiences, release ineffective and self-defeating behaviours and beliefs, and develop adaptive self-images and ways of being in the world.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based comprehensive, integrative psychotherapy approach that contains elements of many effective psychotherapies including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, interpersonal, experiential, and body-centered therapies.

My first EMDR training was in 1995. Since then I have trained extensively with Maureen Kitchur in the Strategic Developmental Model for EMDR, became a Certified Therapist in EMDR, and I regularly attend conferences and advanced trainings in EMDR.

I have successfully used EMDR psychotherapy with clients dealing with trauma (past and recent), anxiety, social anxiety, bullying, anger, panic, phobia, depression, addictions, attachment and relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, adjustment to disability, and performance enhancement. For more information on EMDR click here to go to my EMDR page.