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Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a compassionate, evidence-based therapy that helps you explore and heal the different “parts” of yourself—like your inner critic, avoider, or perfectionist. Through curiosity and connection, IFS guides you to access your calm, core Self and create harmony within. In this post, learn how IFS works, who it helps, and why it’s a powerful tool in trauma-informed, integrative therapy.

Post Induction Therapy (PIT) is a powerful trauma model that helps heal the lasting impact of childhood wounds, codependency, and relational struggles. Through inner child work, boundary repair, and experiential processing, PIT addresses the root causes of emotional pain—not just the symptoms. In this post, learn how PIT works, who it helps, and why it’s a transformative part of my trauma-informed therapy practice.

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a powerful, imagery-based therapy that helps reduce emotional pain from trauma, anxiety, and grief—often in just a few sessions. By combining guided eye movements with visualization and memory rescripting, ART allows the brain to store distressing experiences in a new, less reactive way. Learn how ART works, what to expect, and why it may be a gentle, effective option for healing.

In A Man’s Way Through Relationships, Dan Griffin explores how masculinity, emotional survival, and relational trauma shape men’s capacity for connection. In this review, I unpack key insights on shame, vulnerability, and intimacy—and share how I integrate Griffin’s work into therapy with men navigating healing and identity. A must-read for anyone interested in healthy relationships, emotional maturity, and redefining masculinity.

EMDR is a powerful, evidence-based therapy that helps the brain reprocess traumatic memories so they no longer feel overwhelming. In this post, I explain how EMDR works, what to expect in a session, and why it’s one of the most effective tools I use to support trauma recovery. Whether you're new to EMDR or curious about how it might help, this overview will give you a clear understanding of its process and benefits.

Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay C. Gibson is a validating guide for adults who grew up feeling unseen, unheard, or emotionally neglected. In this review, I explore how emotionally immature parenting shapes identity, self-worth, and relationships; and how healing is possible through self-awareness, boundaries, and reclaiming the authentic self. A must-read for anyone navigating family-of-origin wounds.

Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all, and it shouldn’t be. This post introduces a new blog series exploring the different therapeutic approaches I use in my practice, including EMDR, ART, DBR, IFS, PIT, and more. Learn how integrative therapy supports individualized healing and why understanding the methods behind the work can empower your process.

Summer in Scottsdale can throw off even the best routines. Whether you're feeling unmotivated, overstimulated, or just out of sync, small acts of self-care can help you stay grounded. This post explores practical, sustainable ways to care for your mental health during the desert heat - no perfection required.

The Primal Wound by Nancy Newton Verrier explores the deep, often invisible impact of adoption on the emotional lives of adoptees. Blending psychology, attachment theory, and lived experience, Verrier offers a compassionate lens on the grief, identity struggles, and relational wounds many adoptees carry. This powerful book challenges assumptions and encourages deeper understanding, validation, and healing for adoptees and those who love them.

In this final part of my blog series, I'm sharing how I support fellow therapists through clinical supervision and EMDR consultation. Whether you're pursuing licensure or deepening your trauma lens, I offer a collaborative, practical, and personalized approach to help you grow with confidence. Learn more about my supervision style, consultation specialties, and how we can work together.

In this first installment of The Mindful Reader, I explore Quiet by Susan Cain - a powerful look at the strengths of introverts in a world that often favors extroversion. Through personal stories and research, Cain challenges us to rethink how we define value, presence, and power. Whether you identify as introverted or work with those who do, this book offers insight, compassion, and practical tools for understanding yourself and others.

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Join my mental health book club! First book: Quiet by Susan Cain. Let’s explore self-growth, introversion, and well-being together!

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