NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM)

Neuro-Affective (NARM) and psychodynamic therapies emphasize uncovering unconscious patterns, relational trauma, and emotional regulation. By blending skills-based techniques with insight-driven approaches, this holistic method addresses both immediate challenges and the deeper roots of emotional and relational trauma, promoting emotional regulation and healing.

I use NARM, character styles, and bioenergetics to address unresolved trauma, especially from developmental or relational wounds. NARM focuses on building connection to self and others, allowing clients to release survival patterns that no longer serve them. This model helps clients experience self-compassion, resilience, and freedom by addressing shame, identity, and deep beliefs on a body-based level.

I am currently enrolled in a year long level 2 training. In general, I see the world through a lense of CPTSD. Not to diangose folks but rather empower.

Using techniques from NARM I work to connect the people I support to themselves, their true somatic and emotional experience, and their innermost hearts.

NARM Informed Professional

The primary model I draw from in my individual therapy work is a comprehensive, trauma informed model known as NARM. NARM is one of very few models designed to specifically address Complex PTSD and Developmental Trauma, and is focused heavily on bringing curiosity, agency and consent to the therapeutic space. NARM is a relatively new, innovative model that draws from a long history of psychological lineages. You can learn more about the NARM here: https://narmtraining.com/what-is-narm/

I was trained in NARM™ more recently, in 2021-2022, completing all requirements for Level 2 training. NARM helps folks with chronic, developmental, relational, or attachment trauma who struggle with emotion dysregulation, toxic shame, and difficulties in relating to self and others. It's a non-pathologizing model that uses top-down and bottom-up interventions to resolve emotional stuck points and increase a sense of agency in our lives.

I have completed substantial training in level 2 of NARM, and I am in the process of completing master level training. In addition, I have also worked closely with my own NARM therapist.

I completed training through the NARM institute with Brad Kammer, Dr. Laurence Heller, and Stefanie Klein.

I had the incredible privilege of training under, world-renowned author, psychologist and relationship expert Dr. John Townsend. He founded the Townsend Institute for Leadership & Counseling, through Concordia University, Irvine, CA to address both the head and the heart, incorporating scriptural truths with current neuroscience and tried and true therapeutic approaches to bring real and lasting breakthroughs and growth.

I utilize NARM to help my clients understand the impact of neurobiology and attachment on their emotional well-being. By exploring past attachment experiences and building self-compassion, my clients can develop healthier relationships with themselves and others. NARM fosters self-awareness, emotional regulation, and the ability to navigate challenges effectively, leading to personal growth and improved overall mental health.

In 2020, I completed NARM Therapist training and in the summer of 2021 received my NARM Master Therapist certificate. I was the host of the NARM Training Institute podcast Transforming Trauma for the first two years.