All people have the capacity for healing and growth. 

Sometimes we just need help clearing out barriers to change.

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EMDR

 

EMDR was originally used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder but it has been shown to be effective in treating other issues such OCD and chronic pain.  The treatment utilizes bilateral stimulation of the brain (through eye movements, tapping, and other form of stimulation) to assist in reducing the distress associated with prior adverse experiences.  Inner Resource Counseling specializes in the use of EMDR with individuals who have experienced trauma during perinatal period (preconception, pregnancy, postpartum). 

+ How EMDR can help you
  • Medical trauma during pregnancy, birth or postpartum
  • Baby in NICU
  • Infertility
  • Pregnancy after miscarriage
  • The ongoing impact of racism, ableism, and other structural violence
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Past sexual trauma
  • Early life abuse
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Perinatal Wellness

At Inner Resource Counseling new parents receive expert care.  You will find support managing the “three core tasks” of becoming a parent (originally described by Dr. Mara Tessler-Stein) which are: 1. Regulating intense emotions, 2. Reconciling with your new “parent identity,” and 3. Maintaining healthy relationships. If you are a parent and experiencing one or more of the issues below, Inner Resource Counseling is the right place for you:

+ How Perinatal Wellness can help you
  • Depression or anxiety in pregnancy & postpartum
  • Managing unique needs as a nuerodivergent parent or caregiver
  • Grief and loss during the reproductive journey
  • Relationship struggles with the transition to parenthood
  • Ongoing effects of traumatic events in pregnancy, birth or postpartum
  • Struggles staying afloat while navigating new demands of parenting
  • Difficulty integrating new and old parts of your identity as a parent
 

Creating the right space to flourish.

 

Providing better resources for you.

Still curious about the process?

A little about my philosphy.

I combine warmth, humor, structured feedback when engaging in this vulnerable process of change.

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