Serving Plainwell, Kalamazoo, Portage & SW Michigan(269) 355-8045

Specialized Therapy Services

Every person's experience is different. I tailor my approach to meet your specific needs, drawing on multiple evidence-based modalities.

EMDR Therapy

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is my primary modality and area of deepest expertise. As an EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist™, I've completed extensive advanced training beyond the basic certification level.

EMDR uses bilateral stimulation to help your brain naturally reprocess traumatic memories. Most clients experience significant relief within 6-12 sessions — often without needing to describe the trauma in detail.

Best for: PTSD, trauma, phobias, disturbing memories, anxiety rooted in past experiences

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EMDRIA Certified
  • WHO-endorsed treatment
  • 80%+ success rate for single-trauma PTSD
  • No medication required
  • Results often in 6-12 sessions

Trauma & PTSD

Trauma changes the way your brain and body respond to the world. Whether from a single incident (accident, assault, natural disaster) or complex, ongoing experiences (childhood abuse, domestic violence, combat), I provide specialized care to help you heal.

Signs you might benefit: flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, avoidance behaviors, emotional numbing, difficulty trusting others.

Anxiety Treatment

Anxiety often has roots in past experiences that taught your nervous system to stay on high alert. I help you understand the "why" behind your anxiety and use evidence-based techniques to calm your system.

I work with: generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, health anxiety, performance anxiety, and phobias.

Depression

Depression can feel like a heavy fog that dims everything. When it's connected to painful past experiences — as it often is — EMDR and other targeted approaches can lift that fog by addressing the root causes, not just the symptoms.

Signs you might benefit: persistent sadness, loss of interest, fatigue, changes in sleep or appetite, feelings of worthlessness, difficulty concentrating.

Grief & Loss

Grief is a natural response to loss, but sometimes it gets "stuck" — complicated by guilt, unresolved conflicts, or traumatic circumstances. I help you process the pain so you can grieve naturally and honor your loss.

I work with: death of a loved one, divorce, job loss, health changes, loss of identity, miscarriage, and other significant life changes.

Additional Therapeutic Methods

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Identifies and changes negative thought patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and distress. Often integrated with EMDR for comprehensive treatment.

Somatic Awareness

Focuses on the body's role in processing and storing trauma. Helps you develop body awareness and release tension stored from traumatic experiences.

Mindfulness Techniques

Grounding and mindfulness practices that help regulate your nervous system, reduce anxiety, and build resilience for daily life challenges.

Not Sure Which Service Is Right for You?

That's perfectly okay. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation and we'll talk through what you're experiencing and which approach might help most.

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