Therapy for Individuals
secure online therapy for C-PTSD, burnout, depression and recovering a deeper sense of self for clients in Portland, Oregon
Are you struggling to get as much done as you used to? Are you feeling more dull, foggy, or disconnected?
Whatever it is that you're experiencing, you're beginning to notice the impact everywhere:
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It's harder to focus at work because you feel distracted
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Going out with friends is becoming a chore
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It's hard to enjoy daily life, or you feel like you can't appreciate the little things
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you're noticing that you feel like you have a short fuse, like you're more angry and irritable than normal, and have a hard time remembering things and focusing on what you're doing in the moment
Therapy focused on CPTSD, burnout, and depression can help.
It might feel like you just can't get yoruself together, like you're just "lazy" or unmotivated.
You can feel calmer. You can feel like life is more enjoyable.
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Our work together can help you do the following:
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Let's call it what it is first: maybe you've been mistakenly referring to yourself as lazy or unmotivated, or accused yourself of "faking it", instead we'll learn if you're actually experiencing symptoms of depression, burnout, C-PTSD, complex developmental trauma or neurodiversity.
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We can work on new ways of understanding your capacity: what needs to get done versus what would you like to get done, and how to prioritize.
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We can collaborate on new systems that support your needs now, not your needs previously, and we'll collaborate on ways to be creative, understanding and self-compassionate.
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Lastly, we'll work on integrating the information you learn so you can feel more like yourself again
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Types of interventions I use: drawing/collage, sandtray, role-playing, journaling/dialoging with the self or the inner critic, good old fashioned talk therapy, music, DBT/CBT interventions, and guided visualization/mindfulness
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I'll help you through this process, tailoring each step to your unique needs and circumstances. My approach to individual treatment comes from studying the impact of child development and complex trauma and how it impacts us across the lifespan. This means we can look at behavioral patterns you feel stuck in, outdated self-beliefs that are untrue and harmful. I use creative interventions, like drawing and sandtray, good old fashioned talk therapy, DBT and CBT interventions, and guided visualization to support all ways of knowing yourself.
"You're worth the time it takes to learn something new." - Mercury Stardust
especially when the new thing you're learning is your self
Feeling unsure?
FAQ's
Q: What are sessions like?
A: I do all sessions virtually from my office. I'm in a safe, quiet, and confidential space. I'll begin each session checking in about what feels most important from the week, or by connecting with something that we worked on the previous week. Together we'll decide what feels pressing and we'll pursue interventions to support you in the room. I like to use interventions that support how you're feeling in the moment, and occasionally that will be creative (art/drawing), experiential (guided visualization), somatic (breathwork, body scans, relaxation techniques), and/or "homework" or tasks to do between sessions.
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I schedule weekly sessions for one hour each. We can arrange for bi-weekly if needed.
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Q: How long do I need to be in therapy?
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A: I work with people as long as they need, though I often check-in with people directly about how they feel our work together is going. Therapy can often feel difficult, vulnerable, uncomfortable, or like we're moving backwards initially, though my hope is that you'll leave most sessions with a practice or tool to help support you throughout the week as you make changes. If our work no longer feels supportive or helpful, we will check-in about how to end our work together.
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Q: I'm skeptical... how do I know it will work for me?
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A: That's okay! Therapy is a relationship, so I make sure that we feel like a good fit for each other, i.e. I have the skills to help with what feels painful, and you feel like I'm the right support person for you. If at any point you feel like I'm not a good fit, it's important we discuss it so I can find you the next right person to meet with. If I feel like you might need a different kind of expertise than I have, I'll make sure I find you referrals for who might be better.
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Q: Do you offer in person sessions?
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A: All sessions are offered online through a secure telehealth platform, Zoom. There are so many benefits to online treatment, including being able to join at a convenient time of day, with no commute to and from my office.
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Q: What are your fees?
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A: I charge $150 out of pocket, or self-pay, per session.
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Q: What insurance do you take?
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A: I am not in network with any insurance providers. Many insurance companies offer out of network benefits which you can confirm through your provider.
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Q: How do I know if you're the right therapist for me?
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I am a relational therapist interested in the impact of family systems/family of origin, experiences of depression, inner criticism, and aiding those experiencing feelings of depersonalization/derealization, burnout, and compassion fatigue. I'm interested in helping others create or reinforce systems of care in their life to support emerging or ongoing needs. I don't assign much homework, I tend to be experiential, curious and non-directive in sessions and open to what is happening between you and I as well. If you're looking for a didactic, directive, and sequential model of treatment I'm likely not the right fit.
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Q: How do we get started?
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A: Reach out. I offer a free initial consultation to make sure we fit each other, and then we make a plan for treatment together. I meet with people weekly in order to establish a good working relationship and to ensure that I can best support you. All sessions are virtual, and I schedule a recurring appointment time, e.g. Wednesdays at 1pm, for continuity.
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