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Learn more about the kinds of therapy I use here. Or you can book a consultation today. The standard meeting time for psychotherapy is 53 minutes and all appointments must begin by 15 minutes after the hour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca9b4f2f3486704309bf75/1628459406486-T7U9SK69M1CI9IV1CAMC/Woman+in+blue+jumpsuit+working+on+laptop Sessions, Fees and Policies - Virtual sessions Learn more about the kinds of therapy I use here. Or you can book a consultation today. 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I relocated to Atlanta in 2010 and it has now become my home. I love raising a family here and the access to green spaces all around us. I am an EMDRIA certified EMDR therapist, and an active member of the EMDR International Association as well as the Atlanta area Trauma Recovery Network. I also completed a Fellowship Program in contemporary psychoanalysis and clinical practice through the Emory University Psychoanalytic Institute. I actively engage in regular individual and group consultation to continue growing and taking care of myself, so I can better care for you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca9b4f2f3486704309bf75/1628604769103-55IXCD7C2SJNZSIUCCBF/Tranquil+office+with+blue+couch+and+arm+chair About https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca9b4f2f3486704309bf75/1628464619194-DGNRNEYS210YNBEGGH72/Birds+flying+in+a+row+over+calm+water About - A brief history. Turning Tides Psychotherapy officially opened in 2021 but has been in creation for years. I named the practice to honor both my personal connection to the healing powers of water, as well as, the psychological symbolism of tidal forces. My childhood was spent near Long Island Sound in Connecticut and the ocean was always a place of peace and renewal for me. Water, in psychotherapy, is also a common symbol for the unconscious, where parts of ourselves lay undiscovered. My mission for Turning Tides Psychotherapy is to facilitate opportunities to live an authentic life, fully present in the moment. In the setting of a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship, we set out to explore the impact of the unhealed wounds we carry with us. We work towards identifying who your core self is and what your value systems are. Through our relationship, filled with unconditional positive regard, we begin to shift falsely-held, inner, negative belief systems. I offer clients the opportunity to improve their relationship with their authentic selves and grow a genuine connection with others. Turning Tides Psychotherapy is an environment where all are welcome, and you come as you are. I am passionate about creating a safe and affirming space that acknowledges the dignity and worth inherent in all of us, regardless of race, nationality, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, health status, body size, spiritual beliefs, socioeconomic status or abilities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ca9b4f2f3486704309bf75/1628466119343-X651TA3N1ILTWC4P8OOD/Woman+with+brown+hair+working+at+a+desk About - Therapeutic approach Throughout the process of diagnosis, goal setting and treatment planning, I believe in collaborating as a team to make sure we facilitate therapy in a way that makes sense for you. As one of my professional inspirations Irvin Yalom puts it - we are really “fellow travelers” on this journey together. 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This could look like enduring an accident, an overwhelming loss, or experiencing an assault. Other times it may not seem like there is a direct cause of suffering, and it may feel harder to identify the source of your symptoms. Trauma in early childhood can have a lasting effects on a person’s adult life. Early life trauma might be caused by abuse or neglect, or it might look less obvious, like growing up in a chaotic household, with a parent who yelled a lot or was overly critical. When a traumatic event happens to a person, their brains and bodies change physiologically. Sometimes, these changes can cause the person to feel constantly on high alert, to avoid anything that reminds them of the painful event, and even often feel like they are re-experiencing the event as if it just happened in the present. 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