I practice using attachment and body-based practices, art therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS). In collaboration with my clients, we seek to determine patterns of what is working and what no longer serves them in their day-to-day lives. I believe the language we use shapes the story we tell ourselves and, in turn, how we relate to others in a larger societal context. I believe everyone is an artist, has a story worth telling, and deserves to be heard. We often confuse how we are being with who we are. Through awareness and self-compassion we can become more authentic versions of ourselves. As an art therapist, I observe unique patterns and themes in the art process with each of my clients to help fuel self-reflection and increase self-awareness. It is also my belief (and backed by research) that the therapeutic relationship is the top priority. The therapy room and artwork can act as a container to hold space for fear, hopes, and desires. In this way, cultivating reciprocal trust, collaboration, and openness are pivotal to creating a space to safely practice tools and express emotions freely. I use the art process and a mind-body connection to cultivate positive change and growth.