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About Me
Having lived in different parts of the United States, I am happy to now be calling Southern Maine my home. I received my Bachelor’s degree from Mount Holyoke College in 2007 with a focus in Politics and Studio Art.
After 6 years of working in a renewable energy start-up in the Silicon Valley, I decided to return to New England and attended the Boston University School of Social Work. In 2016, I completed a Master's Degree, focusing in BU’s Family Therapy Certificate Program and an additional Specialization in Group Work.
I am delighted to now be engaging in work that is true to my interests and strengths.
A STRENGTHS-BASED APPROACH
Internal Family Systems Therapy (or IFS) is the primary model that guides my practice. IFS is strengths-based, evidenced-based, and trauma-informed. Developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz, it integrates concepts from structural family therapy, contemplative practices, and mindfulness that encourages a compassionate relationship with ourselves and others.
IFS explores patterns of thoughts, behaviors, emotions, and the exhausted roles we often find ourselves in that are no longer serving us. Through calm and centered connection we can invite authentic, grounded ways of connecting to ourselves, meeting emotional needs, and being in the world. It reveals the wisdom and courage we all have within.
A TRAUMA-INFORMED LENS
Poly-Vagal Theory developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, explains the science of self-regulation. This theory offers a framework of understanding how our body and brain work together on a continual journey for survival and safety, which is important in understanding and addressing trauma.
It helps explain what our bodies are telling us about how we feel, - whether we feel safe and engaged, activated towards real and perceived danger (known as the fight or flight response), and when we become necessarily protective and in shut-down mode.
MY OFFICE
I offer both in-person office sessions and Telehealth options.
Support. Connection. Paths forward.
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