Everyone is so different & has different needs. Just like the different learning styles, there are different therapy modalities. Some modalities might feel more comfortable for you or make more sense to you. I currently offer a few different types of therapy based on your needs & comfort: traditional talk therapy, EMDR therapy and walk & talk therapy. You can read about each of them below! In the future I’m excited to incorporate additional modalities to provide an even richer experience for my clients.
The majority of our time together will likely involve traditional talk therapy. This looks pretty much what it sounds like: we’ll be sitting & talking about presenting problems, current stressors or therapeutic goals. As our therapeutic relationship develops, we’ll both understand you & your needs more intimately. If you live in Dallas & will be coming to my office for in-person sessions, I’ve worked hard to create a comfy & cozy space for us to chat. I hope you feel welcomed & safe in my office!
I offer EMDR therapy to clients who are seeking it or might benefit from it. EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing; it is a way for us to safely process & heal from traumatic memories & events, so if you have past experiences you are ready to heal from, EMDR might be for you! EMDR looks different than typical talk therapy sessions, although we will likely incorporate it throughout our time together & in-between other talk therapy sessions. You can learn more about EMDR here or through these two informative videos (1 & 2).
I offer walk & talk therapy sessions as an optional modality to those who are interested. Walk & talk therapy provides a wonderful alternative to clients who might enjoy the experience of movement while talking, or might feel more comfortable talking side-by-side, rather than sitting face-to-face. Walk & talk sessions can be used intermittently or regularly & may be discontinued at any time.
A few things to know:
Location & route: Walking sessions typically take place on the beautiful & historic Swiss Avenue, which is located close to my office (tentative route is pictured below). This allows us to be flexible with our plan & schedule, as we will start each session from my office, whether it is a walk & talk session or a traditional talk therapy session.
Dependence on weather: I will open up the opportunity for walk & talk sessions dependent on the temperature, weather & the time of year. For my own needs & preferences, I will not facilitate walk & talk sessions if the weather is above 80 degrees or if there is inclement weather. The general window for walk & talk sessions will likely be from September - May. During this window of time, you may indicate whether you’d like to use your session time as a walking session, weather & temperature permitting.
Exercise: While the physical movement of walking may be a benefit to your physical & emotional health, the focus of these sessions is not about exercise.
Walking pace: While I will guide us on our route & will manage our time while walking, you will be responsible for setting the walking pace of the walk & talk session. As is the case with the talking portion of our therapeutic sessions, the focus is on you & your needs, so I want the walking portion of our session to also be aligned with what’s best for you.
