Trauma Focused Therapists in Wickenburg, AZ

Embracing imperfection accepting the flaws and loving yourself is the essence of our growth as human beings as we strive to live the life we are meant to live. Mindfulness is the human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us. Mindfulness is a quality that every human possesses and is able to access. However with life sometimes accessing mindfulness is a challenge and the skill is embracing imperfection in order to access those moments of where we are present.

Multiple providers accepting new clients! Life can get complicated and stressful, and we are here to help. If you are suffering with mood instability, past traumas, substance use, emotional dysregulation, or relationship issues, you don't have to suffer alone.

I have spent almost a decade working with various populations in the community from various backgrounds, ages, socio-economic status, gender-variant, culturally diverse clients helping them recognize and reveal their best selves through a variety of evidenced-based practiced tailored to their specific needs. Through my years of experiences not only as a practitioner but as a leader in the community, I have learned various techniques to support people in an empathetic but also challenging way to move forward into their lives to find peace of mind, happiness, a sense of self control, self respect, and safety in their relationships wit

I believe in the words of Eckhart Tolle, "If you get the inside right, the outside will fall into place." We all have stories and backgrounds that shape us and our perspectives on the world. We also have innate abilities within us to overcome obstacles to experience transformation, self-actualization and growth. What an honor it is to walk alongside my clients as they nurture and empower this inner strength by identifying and addressing the roots, by gaining acceptance and awareness, and by changing core beliefs and behavior, ultimately leading to a life filled with sustainable serenity, purpose and meaning.

My ideal client is someone that is suffering from low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, personality dysfunction, or trauma-related symptoms and is ready take back control of their life. My client would be willing to learn coping skills to help reduce their symptoms to be able to resume normal, daily functioning. I specialize in trauma informed care and am a Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician .

My clients are most often seeking help with their relationship: with themselves, others, the past, or the world in general. For over 15 years I have worked alongside people seeking to understand, process, and change themselves and their relationship to their lives. My training is primarily in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I am also trained in EMDR therapy, a trauma-focused therapy.

Society’s rigid rules produce trauma not only when we experience disaster, but also when denied the opportunity to develop our identities. Whether LGBTQ+, neurodiverse, racial minority, or living with trauma or disease, we stumble through the world, learning to anticipate constant challenge and new ways to be hurt. When others speak of fond memories, we recall the effort we put into masking through it. When memories are too painful, we try to forget them – but they stay with us, hiding below our conscious mind where they wreak havoc on our bodies, creating chronic pain, addiction, mental illness and disease.

Have you survived a traumatic experience and need help processing? Have you or a loved one ever said, "You should just get over it. That was a long time ago". Do you need help with redefining your trauma narrative? Do you feel you will never be the same and can't move from a place of victimhood to survivorship? Are you a military member, first responder, survivor of military sexual assault, or just a survivor? I can help with processing trauma, identify stuck points in your survivor narrative, and help reconstruct maladaptive thoughts and self-blame. As a survivor myself, I understand and want to help empower you.

Welcome! I believe that change and healing occur by having your experiences - whatever they are and however they feel - held in a compassionate, non-judgmental space. Compassion at its root means "to suffer with," and I believe in walking alongside you in your healing journey and honoring the space you are in at this moment. The therapeutic relationship is meant to hold said space for you to focus purely on yourself and your growth. I specialize in helping individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma, as well as burnout/compassion fatigue among mental health professionals. I am also an LGBTQIA+ affirmative clinician.

My goal is to help every client lead a more fulfilling life. Throughout my life, I have experienced a journey of self-exploration and growth that led me to transition from the corporate world to my passion, counseling. I am inspired to help others discover their best self by gaining insight into thoughts and behaviors that get in the way of reaching their full potential. By engaging in self-exploration through the process of therapy, we can improve how we feel about ourselves which translates into a healthier and happier life for ourselves and those close to us.