Empowering Women's Mental Health
As a therapist, my mission is to create a compassionate and respectful therapeutic environment that fosters healing and growth. Rooted in the principles of self-compassion, human respect, and unconditional positive regard, I am dedicated to empowering my clients to embrace their inherent worth and navigate their unique journeys with confidence and resilience. My approach is to provide unwavering support, honor each individual's experiences, and facilitate a safe space where all clients feel seen, heard, and valued. Through collaborative and empathetic care, I strive to inspire self-discovery and promote lasting positive change in the lives of those I serve.
At Aligned, we are dedicated to supporting individuals navigating the often-overlooked challenges of perinatal and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders. With specialized knowledge in this area, I aim to provide a safe and empathetic space for clients to discuss their experiences. My goal is to empower individuals through tailored therapeutic approaches, helping them cultivate resilience as they transition into parenthood. Together, we’ll work to ensure that you feel heard, understood, and equipped with tools to manage your well-being during this crucial time.
Maternal Mental Wellness
At Aligned, I dedicate my practice to supporting individuals with neurodivergence, emphasizing ADHD and executive functioning challenges. My services are designed to foster understanding, personal growth, and effective coping mechanisms that resonate with each person's unique experience. Together, we will identify the obstacles you face and develop tailored strategies that can lead to meaningful improvements in your life.
Neurodivergence
Welcome to aligned, where I specialize in addressing the nuances of perfectionism that many face in today’s fast-paced world. My therapeutic practice is dedicated to guiding you towards a more compassionate relationship with yourself, one that recognizes the value of progress rather than perfection. Through personalized sessions, I encourage exploration and self-discovery, helping you reframe your mindset to embrace imperfection.
Perfectionism
At Aligned, I specialize in addressing the unique mental health needs of women. I understand the complexities and challenges that women face throughout different stages of life, and I am dedicated to providing a supportive environment where you can explore these issues openly. My approach combines empathy and professionalism to help you navigate your mental health journey, empowering you to regain a sense of balance and fulfillment.
Women's Issues
At Aligned, I specialize in helping individuals establish healthy boundaries that promote mental well-being. My approach is tailored to meet you where you are, guiding you through personal challenges while providing a safe space for reflection and growth. I am committed to helping you navigate your emotional landscape, empowering you to reclaim your sense of self and build nurturing relationships with those around you.
Relationship Challenges and Boundaries
At Aligned, I specialize in guiding individuals through significant life transitions, empowering them to navigate the changes with confidence and clarity. I understand that these pivotal moments can be daunting, and I'm here to provide support and strategies tailored to each unique situation. My goal is to help you embrace your journey, connect with your inner strength, and find peace in the midst of change.
Life Transitions
At Aligned, I specialize in guiding individuals through significant life transitions, empowering them to navigate the changes with confidence and clarity. I understand that these pivotal moments can be daunting, and I'm here to provide support and strategies tailored to each unique situation. My goal is to help you embrace your journey, connect with your inner strength, and find peace in the midst of change. forward.
Mood Disorders and Anxiety
Healing from trauma can be scary. With a focus on mental health, our specialized therapy services are tailored to address your unique needs and experiences. My approach is rooted in empathy and compassion, empowering you to reclaim your narrative and find strength in your story.
Trauma
My mission is to offer a warm, understanding space for you to explore your emotions and share your story. With years of experience in mental health therapy, I utilize proven strategies to help you cope with your feelings and foster resilience. Grief can feel isolating, but you don’t have to go through it alone.
Grief
At Aligned, it is the mission is to offer a warm, understanding space for you to explore your emotions and share your story. With years of experience in mental health therapy, I utilize proven strategies to help you cope with your feelings and foster resilience. Grief can feel isolating, but you don’t have to go through it alone.
Perinatal Loss
Helping others can be both rewarding and challenging. I specialize in providing therapy designed to support those who support others - including parents, caregivers, and health care professionals. It is my goal to create a safe and nurturing environment where you can explore your feelings and challenges while learning practical strategies to manage stress and avoid burnout. Let's find balance and clarity so you can continue to be the shining light for those who rely on you.
Help for the Helper
Therapy Specialties
The Framework of Aligned Healing and Wellness Therapy
At aligned, I believe humans are intrinsically valuable and deserving of empathy, respect, and unconditional positive regard. I aim to create a safe space where clients feel heard, understood, and accepted for who they are. There is an interconnectedness between the body, mind, and social engagement system. By attending to the regulation of the autonomic nervous system, I guide clients to recognize their own physiological responses and develop more adaptive techniques and responses. I recognize and embrace the inherent strengths and resources that every individual possesses. I believe that by identifying and building upon these strengths, individuals can unlock their full potential and navigate the challenges they face as well as integrate their traumatic experiences into their life story.
Therapy Approaches
At Aligned, I specialize in perinatal mental health, holding a certification that equips me to support individuals navigating the emotional complexities during and after pregnancy. My therapeutic approach is designed to create a safe space where expectant and new parents can openly explore their feelings, communicate their experiences, and find relief from anxiety, depression or other perinatal challenges.
Perinatal Mental Health Certificate (PMH-C)
I work to help individuals navigate their mental health challenges through the transformative practice of EMDR therapy. EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is designed to assist clients in processing trauma-related memories by using bilateral stimulation. This method effectively reduces the emotional impact of distressing experiences and empowers my clients to regain control over their lives.
EMDR
I believe that understanding the nuances of neuroscience and polyvagal theory is essential in the realm of therapy. By being informed about these concepts, both therapists and clients can navigate the complexities of emotional regulation and trauma responses more effectively.
Neuro and Polyvagal Informed
Being a trauma-informed therapist at Aligned means I am consciously aware of the profound effects trauma can have on an individual's mental health and overall well-being. I integrate this understanding into my practice, ensuring that every session is approached with compassion and sensitivity. My goal is to help you unearth the roots of your experiences in a manner that honors your strength and resilience.
Trauma Informed
It is the core belief that effective therapy is rooted in a person-centered approach. This means that my focus is entirely on you—your experiences, feelings, and needs.
Person Centered
At Aligned, I believe that true healing comes from integrating both the mind and body into the therapeutic process. As a therapist, my approach focuses on the interconnectedness of mental and physical well-being, guiding my clients to explore how their emotions can manifest in bodily sensations.
Mind + Body
As a therapist, I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (IBC) to help clients understand and manage their thoughts and behaviors. CBT empowers individuals to recognize the relationship between their thoughts and feelings, while IBC delves deeper into the inferences we make that can influence our emotional well-being.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Inference Based CBT
This innovative model invites clients to acknowledge their inner parts, whether they be protectors or exiles, and to cultivate a compassionate relationship with themselves. By understanding how these parts interact, we can work together to untangle emotional struggles and promote healing.
Internal Family Systems
the values
In order to be our best self we must:
Be Curious
Curiosity can help us become our best selves by encouraging us to explore new ideas, perspectives, and experiences. It allows us to challenge our assumptions and biases, and to approach the world with an open mind.
Be Brave
Being brave means showing up even when we are scared and not letting fear hold us back from designing our life authentically. It means taking risks, embracing uncertainty, and being true to ourselves.
Be Humble
Being humble means acknowledging our limitations and imperfections, and being open to learning and growth. It allows us to connect with others on a deeper level and fosters a sense of empathy and compassion.
Be Collaborative
Collaboration is a value that emphasizes the importance of working together towards a common goal. is a foundational principle that promotes teamwork, communication, and mutual respect.
Be Authentic
Authenticity requires choosing your truth over what is comfortable in the moment. It's about embracing your true self, even if it means going against societal norms or expectations. By choosing authenticity, you show yourself radical self-compassion and self-acceptance
It is the vision of aligned to provide individualized therapy to individuals struggling with their mental wellness, consult with individuals, groups and organizations about how to adopt inclusive and wellness practices and continue to advocate for equality for all humans without exception.
