EMDR Therapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a therapy that helps people heal from difficult or traumatic experiences that still affect them today.
When something overwhelming happens, sometimes the brain isn’t able to fully process it in the moment. The memory can get “stuck,” causing distress, anxiety, or strong emotional reactions — even long after the event is over.
EMDR helps the brain process these memories in a healthier way, so they lose their intensity and become easier to live with.
During an EMDR session, you’ll focus briefly on a troubling memory while following a gentle back-and-forth movement with your eyes (or sometimes with sounds or tapping). This process helps your brain “unstick” the memory and file it away properly. You remain in control the entire time, and you don’t have to share every detail if you don’t want to.
EMDR is a well-researched, effective treatment for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, grief, and other emotional difficulties. Many people find it helps them move forward when they’ve felt stuck for a long time.
If you’re curious whether EMDR might be a good fit for you, I’d be happy to talk with you about it.
Autism Assessment
I offer comprehensive autism assessments for adults who are seeking greater clarity and understanding about themselves.
Many adults come to wonder whether they might be on the autism spectrum after noticing lifelong patterns of thinking, feeling, or interacting that feel different from others — or after learning more about autism through personal research or conversations with others. An assessment can provide valuable insights, whether you’re pursuing an official diagnosis, looking for support, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of your experiences.
My assessments include the use of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) — a well-researched, gold-standard tool for identifying characteristics of autism. The ADOS involves a series of structured conversations and tasks that allow me to observe social communication, interaction, and behavior patterns in a supportive setting.
In addition to the ADOS, the assessment process typically includes:
- A detailed developmental and personal history interview
- Time to discuss your questions, goals, and what a diagnosis might (or might not) mean for you
- Requesting information from your friends and family
I understand that pursuing an autism assessment as an adult can bring up many feelings — curiosity, relief, anxiety, or uncertainty. My goal is to create a welcoming, respectful space where you can explore this process at your own pace.
If you’d like to learn more or see whether an autism assessment might be right for you, feel free to reach out.