Art Therapy can look many different ways! ​Sometimes it may be a way for us to practice a skill. Other times, it is a way to work through and “talk” about things without having to solely rely on words. It can be a more effective way to get past our own defenses, a safer way to be “seen,” and improve our communication. It deepens our understanding of what is being processed because it accesses and integrates different parts of the brain. Art therapy helps you tap into other parts of yourself that words cannot access. You do not need to have any experience in art-making to benefit from art therapy.

DBT is a well rounded skills-based approach targeted to improve emotion regulation, increase distress tolerance, and effectively navigate relationships. DBT offers a structure on how to process our experiences to detangle ourselves from our own judgments and increase our acceptance. DBT tends to work best for people who are wanting tangible skills to make definitive changes in their life. Frequently, clients are self-aware as to “why I am the way that I am” and still needing support in “what do I actually do differently?” DBT answers the latter.

​My main goal in supporting you in processing your trauma is to help you be able to move through it and feel as though it is behind you. We'll work to integrate the traumatic memories into who you are now so that you don't feel fragmented and that the trauma doesn't feel all encompassing into your identity. I have the most experience in working with people with trauma, including complex childhood trauma, so you won’t have to worry about it being “too much” or "too scary" when sharing.