I began my career later in life after raising three children and accompanying my husband through numerous corporate relocations. I was drawn to the career of psychotherapy after experiencing positive, life-changing experiences through work with my own therapist.
My trauma-informed approach acknowledges both individual and systemic trauma. It is person-centered and holistic. I have a background in teaching yoga & guided meditation and hold a certificate in Holistic Health from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (NYC, 2009). Prior to attending graduate school, I worked in this capacity for more than a decade with individuals, groups, corporations, and schools throughout the mid-Eastern US to improve overall health through stress-management and mindfulness modalities. I’m trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), EMDR, Brainspotting, and Integrative Mental Health Counseling. When appropriate, I draw from all of these modalities to help my clients heal through creating strategies for finding a sense of calm, self-knowing, and self-resourcing, even when faced with the potential for intense dysregulation.
I am experienced in working with a broad range of clientele that includes young adults through senior citizens; artists, surgeons, professors, and corporate executives; gay and straight, LGBTQ+ allied.
I would consider it an honor to walk alongside you on your journey as you make your way toward a healthier future. I provide a safe, judgement-free space where you can get to know yourself better, hear your inner voice more clearly, cultivate greater self-compassion, deepen relationships, and find the peace you’ve been craving.
-Elly