About MindSpring EMDR, PLLC
My Philosophy
My trauma treatment philosophy is grounded in the understanding that traumatic experiences can have a profound and lasting impact on an individual's mental, emotional, and physical well-being. It emphasizes the importance of providing a comforting and supportive environment where individuals can explore and process childhood/developmental trauma (C-PTSD) and adult onset trauma (PTSD). Overall, my philosophy underscores the importance of fostering resilience, post-traumatic growth, and a sense of empowerment in those who have experienced trauma, ultimately aiming to help individuals regain a sense of control over their lives and move toward healing and recovery.
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My Services
- I offer a wide range of counseling services, including: Diagnostic assessment of mood, anxiety, personality and trauma-spectrum disorders, including PTSD, C-PTSD and Dissociative Disorders.
- Individuals, couples and families.
- Brief EMDR treatment for crisis situations and critical incidents.
- Intensive EMDR trauma treatment.
- Psycho-education groups on trauma.
- Guest lecture/public speaking.
- Clinical supervision in the state of Illinois.
- Case consultations.
My Approach
I incorporate a client-centered and strengths-based approach, where each individual's autonomy and empowerment are central to the healing process. I want to give my clients a sense of control that perhaps they've never had. My counseling approach is all-encompassing, addressing both mental and physical aspects of wellbeing, while nurturing a unified sense of self.
Trauma treatment also recognizes that there is no one-size-fits-all approach, and therapies may range from traditional talk therapy to more somatic, holistic and creative modalities. I primarily utilize EMDR and Ego state modalities (parts work), heavily influenced by Neuroscience, Polyvagal and Attachment theories, as well as Energy Psychology.
Announcement
Welcome! I'm an EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist! What does that mean?
Certified EMDR Therapist/EMDRIA Certified – Therapists that are Certified in EMDR have completed the basic EMDR training, 20 additional hours of consultation and a minimum of 50 clinical sessions with at least 25 clients using EMDR. Therapists must submit recommendations from other professionals in the field and must complete at least twelve hours of EMDR continuing education credits every 2 years to maintain certification.