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DOBBIE
You’ve done a lot of work. Why does this still keep happening?
You can see the pattern clearly after the fact. You know when you’re overworking, shutting down, reaching for a drink, or saying yes when you mean no. In the moment, though, it can feel as if your body has already made the decision.
That’s where I can help. I pay attention to what happens beneath the explanation: the alarm your body sounds, the old experience that still has a hold on you, and what drinking or staying busy may be helping you get through.
My work draws on EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and years of treating trauma and addiction in inpatient and outpatient settings. I know how to help you understand a pattern, work with what drives it, and practice responding differently in your actual life.
I’ve had experiences that changed how I understand this work, too. I won’t presume to know yours. I will take it seriously.
What We Work On Together
You may understand exactly why you react the way you do and still find yourself doing it again. In our work, we pay attention to the pattern as it happens: in your thoughts, your choices, your relationships, and your nervous system.
We can focus on:
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Living in a state of high alert, overwhelm, shutdown, or exhaustion
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A relationship or life pattern you’re ready to change
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A difficult experience that still affects you
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Imposter Syndrome, career struggles
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Procrastination, lack of motivation
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Your relationship with alcohol, whether or not you’ve decided to stop drinking
I draw on more than 22 years of clinical experience, including EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Trauma and addiction treatment. We’ll choose a focus and a pace that fit you.
Ready to Begin?
A 15-minute clarity consultation is a chance to tell me what’s bringing you here and see whether working together feels right.
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I know what it’s like to need more than an explanation for what you’re going through. My own experiences have shaped how I listen and how seriously I take the connection between body, mind, and everyday life.
You don’t need me to have lived your exact story. You need someone who can understand what’s happening, stay with you in the difficult parts, and help you find a way forward that makes sense for you.
I’ve spent more than 22 years working as a therapist. My approach brings together that clinical experience with Numerous modalities including EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and a deep respect for how differently each person responds to stress and trauma.
