As a therapist using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) in sessions, I guide clients through a structured process designed to help them process traumatic memories. The therapy involves bilateral stimulation, typically through guided eye movements or taps, which helps the brain reprocess distressing memories, reducing their emotional charge. I start by helping the client identify a target memory and then use various techniques to access and reprocess it, allowing them to gain new perspectives, heal emotional wounds, and integrate the memory more adaptively. Throughout, I provide a safe, supportive environment to ensure the client feels grounded and empowered.

As a therapist using DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), I help clients learn practical skills to manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and cope with distress. In our sessions, we work on four key areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. I teach clients how to stay present in the moment, tolerate and navigate emotional pain without reacting impulsively, regulate and reduce overwhelming emotions, and improve communication and boundary-setting in relationships . I also provide support through validation, helping clients accept themselves while also encouraging change. Throughout the process, I emphasize the balance between acceptance and change to promote overall well-being.

In mindfulness-based therapy, I guide clients to develop greater awareness of their thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations in the present moment. Through mindfulness techniques such as breathwork and mindful observation, I help clients reduce stress, increase emotional regulation, and cultivate a non-judgmental attitude toward their experiences, promoting overall well-being and resilience.

I utilize Integrative Therapy frequently to tailor my approach to meet each client's unique needs by drawing on techniques from various therapeutic modalities, such as CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness. I combine these approaches to address the client's specific challenges, fostering a holistic healing process that focuses on both their emotional and psychological well-being.