Feeling Better Starts Here…
Trauma-Informed Therapy for Adults in Texas
Do you feel like you’ve tried everything?
You’re smart. You’re capable. And you want to feel better. But no matter how hard you try, you keep experiencing the same thing over and over again at work, with friends, and especially with your family.
Does this sound like you? You’re probably successful in a lot of ways, but you also know your life could be better. There are places where you’re stuck, and that’s where I come in. I’m a trauma-informed therapist who works with clients in-person in Austin and virtually throughout Texas. You can learn more about me here. I use Internal Family Systems (IFS), NARM, and other evidence-based practices to help clients feel better.
“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.”
— Rumi
Who do I work with?
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Individuals
I work with adults who want to want to heal and grow. Together, we’ll look at longstanding patterns and issues, so you can have more of what you want in life.
Art by Alice Pasquini. Located in Berlin, Germany.
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Couples and Families
I work with adult couples and family members who want to improve their relationships. If you feel like your relationships are struggling, things can get better.
Artist Unknown. Located in Chicago, Illinois.
Areas of Expertise
Developmental Trauma & Complex-PTSD
Internal Family Systems (IFS) & NARM
Autoimmune & Chronic Illness
Couples & Blended Families
Art by Austin-based artist Helena Martin. Located in Brenham, Texas.
But how will therapy help?
Therapy isn’t magic. It only works if you do the work. However, it is a proven and effective way to work through challenges, especially relational issues. The approaches I use are based on thorough research. I know they work because I’ve seen my clients make big changes in their lives, and I’ve also experienced them as a client myself.
Together, we’ll investigate and change old patterns. As Gabor Maté said, “Most of what we call personality is not a fixed set of traits, only a coping mechanism a person acquired in childhood.” Many of these coping mechanisms were absolutely brilliant when we were children—they helped us survive. But what was wonderful once upon a time might not be so wonderful now. In fact, some of our once adaptive behaviors might be wreaking havoc on our adult lives. The good news is that we learned them, so if we’re willing to look at ourselves, we can unlearn them, too. We can even rewire our brains and nervous systems.
Even though it can be difficult to look inside when we’re struggling, it’s important to know that there’s nothing wrong with you. Seeking therapy is a brave choice. It means you’re open to learning and growing as a person. This is how we stop trauma from getting passed down to the next generation; this is how we create a better world together. In a perfect world, everyone would have a supportive therapist. It’s a gift we give to ourselves.
Art by Mark Bode with help from Éva. Located in San Francisco, CA.