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About My Therapeutic Approach

I specialize in working with adults who are experiencing difficulty in managing their emotions, feeling stuck or overwhelmed, or having difficulty navigating relationships. I support individuals with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder.

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I appreciate that every person has a unique history and circumstances, and as such mental health care needs to be tailored, flexible and adaptive. 

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In therapy, we will work towards building skills to cope with the ups and downs of life, while also exploring your personal history to identify patterns in self-beliefs as they relate to earlier experiences. 

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I am fully trained in EMDR, a member of EMDRIA and actively working toward certification. EMDR is a powerfully effective treatment for reprocessing past events and traumatic experiences to help you move forward with healthier insights and outlooks. In addition to EMDR I draw on tools from CBT, DBT , Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness and body awareness.

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I understand that finding a therapist can feel incredibly overwhelming. I strongly encourage you to reach out for a brief consultation to explore your needs and discuss options. Sometimes a brief chat can help break the ice and help you ease into the next chapter of your healing journey.

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About Me

Originally from the Pacific Northwest, I have called Kauai home since 2015. I earned my Master of Social Work from the University of Hawaii while working for Child and Family Service. Outside of the office, I enjoy spending time with my family and two dogs, enjoying nature or catching up on duties at home.

 

Mental health and psychology have been lifelong passions of mine. I began my journey working in the mental health field in 2009 and have been proudly serving the Kauai community since 2016 working in non-profit, education, acute psychiatric care, crisis outreach, and community mental health.​ I am honored to apply my experience in private practice, partnering with individuals who are committed to improving their lives and mental well-being.

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