
Intuitive. Authentic. Open hearted.
Open Hearted Holistic Therapy in Athens, GA
Holistic
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Intuitive
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Authentic
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Open Hearted
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Trauma Informed
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Autonomy
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Pro-liberation
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Holistic ⏾ Intuitive ⏾ Authentic ⏾ Open Hearted ⏾ Trauma Informed ⏾ Autonomy ⏾ Pro-liberation ⏾
About Working With Me
Often clients come to me saying that they “know” why they are hurting, what happened to them or that they understand the connections, but that doesn’t change their feelings or deep seated beliefs. It’s like you know it in your mind but your body and spirit are not so easily convinced. Or you haven’t been able to integrate this wisdom just yet. That is what we will work on together.
When we go through painful experiences or relationships, it sometimes teaches us to believe something limiting, negative and UNTRUE about ourselves. I want to find out what those beliefs are and what happened to convince you of them. I want to discover what you truly believe! Maybe you can even start to treat yourself with the kindness and compassion you currently reserve for others.
Therapy with me is collaborative, so the way we do that is we create a supportive environment where you feel safe exploring your thoughts and feelings. We notice and acknowledge your needs and wants. Any expression of gender, spirituality, neurotype or identity will be affirmed, honored and respected equally here. I offer the most gentle trauma therapy I can by centering your needs in every moment.
I am trained in and frequently use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), parts work and somatic techniques. I can incorporate yoga and meditation. I will ask for consent for everything! I take a holistic approach, which means we listen to and tend to your whole self: body, mind, breath, emotions and spirit.
What I Assist With
Understanding our neurodivergent needs
Dissociation
Early childhood trauma
Complex and relational trauma
Religious/spiritual trauma
Learning how to get our needs met in relationships
Emotionally immature parent(s)
Not being accepted for who we are
High control or coercive relationships
Narcissistic abuse
Grief/Loss
Trauma from capitalism (aka burnout)
Specialties
Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Trauma Therapy
Licensed in Georgia and North Carolina. In person sessions available in Athens, telehealth sessions available across Georgia and North Carolina.
My Values
Holistic
tending to the whole human being
Intuitive
learning to tune in to your internal wisdom
Open-Hearted
allows me to connect to curiosity, compassion and love
Authentic
by allowing myself to unmask, all my space is open for connection with you
Collaborative
we are in this together and you always have a choice
Trauma-informed
attuning and tending to your needs moment to moment, getting consent for everything