Trauma Therapy

In use of trauma therapy, I utilize Emotion Focused Technique. Trauma often gets trapped within the body. Each time that it gets triggered we revert back to a time where we experienced this similar feeling and our body reacts to it. In using EFT we learned to work through the bodies reaction to trauma and reduce our response through tapping different points of the body in order to create a space where the body is no longer trapped in a trauma space and we are able to respond more effectively.

I have training as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and am IFS-informed, so I prioritize trauma-informed treatment approaches with all of the clients who come into my office.

Trauma can have a big impact on your life, but it doesn't have to be the whole story. Trauma-focused therapy provides a place to process past memories, make new meaning from your experiences, and move forward with a greater sense of confidence and ease. Connecting with your body and present moment sensations is a key part of this process that will help you cope now while also laying the foundation for a strong and joyful future.

When a therapist provides trauma-informed care, it means that they realize that adverse childhood experiences are widely prevalent in the adult population today. They recognize that many symptoms of mental illness are a result of traumatic experiences, and realize that treating the individual with respect and kindness is central to the healing experience. When looking through this lens, recovery from trauma becomes possible, as the therapist and client focus on creating a safe environment.

I have over a decade of working in trauma services as well as interacting with the overlapping service providers and systems that often come into play, including family and criminal court systems, and assisting client attaining reasonable accommodations or assistance at work, school, or other environments.

I have several training modalities to address trauma issues. I believe a large portion of the mental health issues are a result from adverse life experiences.

I follow a 3-phase approach to trauma healing. Within these phases there are many options to make the therapeutic process effective and even enjoyable. Each person follows their own path. I act as a guide who follows two steps behind: helping you clarify your thoughts/feelings, offering options, and supporting a safe pace and sense of direction.

I am always trauma-informed in my approach as nearly everyone has experienced a trauma to varying degrees. I was trained by the experts to use Prolonged Exposure Therapy, one of the top 3 therapies recommended by the American Psychological Association to treat symptoms of trauma & PTSD. The VA cites this as one of their most commonly used treatment interventions. I went on to train many students and peers to use this therapy. I also pull from other trauma-informed practices.

I have worked with survivors of domestic and interpersonal violence where I helped people work through the impacts of trauma and grief with sensitivity, gentleness, and understanding. Additionally, I am trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, a body-based approach healing centered around healing trauma and creating wellbeing.

I'm a Certified Trauma Professional (CTP) who has worked in and around traumatic situations for over a decade. I also have personal experience with trauma and recovery. I've studied to create a specialty in working with people who are struggling with secondary traumatic exposure, but the truth is, those of us most at risk for vicarious trauma have our own trauma histories. I work to help untangle those complexities for healing and resilience.

I specialize in trauma therapy, helping clients process and heal from their experiences. Utilizing evidence-based techniques, I create a safe space for exploration and healing. My trauma-informed approach ensures clients feel supported as we address the root causes of distress and build resilience for a healthier life.

Marina has completed the initial training for EMDR and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) treatment approaches to enhance her knowledge of PTSD, Complex Trauma, and Ongoing Traumatic Stress. Working through trauma and distressful emotional accounts enhances performance, mental vitality and stability, relational attunement and connection, and increases effectiveness in areas of life, including personal, spiritual, social, and professional.

My background concentrated on integrating a trauma-informed lens that is sensitve to the person, and their support network.

Sometimes, after we experience something traumatic, we can get stuck in survival mode. Trauma therapy helps your body and your mind heal from traumatic stress by allowing you to become unstuck. This process includes, but is not limited to, learning about what trauma and traumatic stress actually is and how it affects you, regulating your emotions and nervous system and returning to a felt sense of safety, as well as re-connecting with others and the world through healthy relationship.

I am trained in multiple trauma-focused treatments including EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Prolonged Exposure. All three of these therapies have been proven to help people feel better and live the lives they want to live.

I integrate various other modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and body-based therapies, such as Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TSY) and Somatic Experiencing (SE) in supporting my clients to heal and re-discover their innate resilience and strengths.

Using my experience and expertise in a variety of treatment modalities, I have spent my career supporting people like you to overcome the impact of trauma. This includes sexual trauma, attachment trauma (or complex PTSD), racial trauma, medical trauma, and incident trauma. I use Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, parts work, and other modalities to facilitate healing.