I can work together with you or your loved one(s) in a variety of ways. I offer individual, couple, family, and group therapy. The following information briefly describes each therapy service offered.

Individual therapy is a special time for one person to explore any aspects of their lives that they would like to improve. Many people in individual therapy report enjoying their “me” time, in which they can focus on themselves and receive undivided attention and support. Sometimes, people in individual therapy eventually decide that they would like to bring their partner in for couple therapy, or other family members in for family therapy. 

I am specifically trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, which is a type of therapy that addresses trauma and emotional distress. This type of therapy is different from traditional talk therapy; rather, it allows your brain to access and reprocess whatever memories you may have that are keeping you “stuck” in trauma-related beliefs and behaviors. To learn more about this type of therapy, click here.

Couple therapy is designed to help partners struggling with some aspect of their relationship. Couples may seek therapy because they want to improve their communication, strengthen their trust in each other, increase their intimacy, prepare for cohabitation or marriage, move past an affair, decide if they want to stay in the relationship, develop non-abusive forms of communication, or work on their parenting skills, just to name a few.

I am specifically trained in Emotionally-Focused Couple Therapy, which is a type of therapy that focuses on helping partners identify their negative cycle of interaction, express important emotions and unmet needs, and then turn to each other for support and comfort. This approach has been researched extensively and is one of the most effective and efficient forms of couple therapy. To learn more about this type of therapy, click here.

Family therapy is an ideal option for people in a family system who want to work on improving their relationships and resolving problematic issues. Family therapy may include parents, children, siblings, grandparents, cousins, or anyone whom you consider “family.” This form of therapy is uniquely beneficial because it provides all members a chance to voice their thoughts and feelings in a safe and nurturing environment facilitated by the therapist.

Group Therapy

I run a Sexual Abuse Survivors Group, which is designed to facilitate the recovery process for sexual abuse that occurred in childhood, adolescence, and/or adulthood. Group sessions focus on various aspects of recovery, such as emotional distress tolerance, destructive vs. constructive coping skills, interpersonal relationships, intimacy, and forgiveness, to name a few; specific session topics are determined by the group participants. The group is open to adult women (18 years and older) who are survivors of sexual abuse and who are able to talk openly about their abuse experiences. Group participants must also be involved in individual therapy, either at A New Beginning or elsewhere; this ensure that issues raised in group can be fully explored in a subsequent individual therapy session. The group meets every Thursday from 4:00-5:30pm, and costs $60 per session per person. Participants are asked to commit to at least six consecutive sessions; at the end of six weeks participants have the option to continue in the group for another six weeks or end their participation in the group. If you or your loved on is interested in joining this group, please call (480) 941-4247 to schedule a complimentary 30-minute screening.