Inner Child Work

Within each adult there is an inner child, which is a childlike aspect of the self. Although our chronological age increases each year, there are younger parts of us that do not age. From this perspective, we all have an inner 5-year old, an inner 10-year old, an inner 15-year old, and so on.

Our younger selves are often affected by painful experiences from the past, which can hinder our ability to fully transition into adulthood, and may lead to recurring negative patterns in our lives. Since we are frequently conditioned to ignore or criticize our inner child, it’s common to feel disconnected from this essential part of who we are, and to remain stuck in old ways of relating to ourselves, others, and the world. Inner child work involves learning how to consciously connect with, and lovingly parent, our younger self.

In our work together..

I will support you in the process of developing this connection and teach you how to listen to, and meet the needs of, your inner child. When your inner child feels heard and seen, and begins to have its needs met by your adult self, this experience helps to heal old wounds, transform limiting beliefs, and support you in creating a more authentic, fulfilling life.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • EMDR is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences and/or trauma. It is an evidence-based method of psychotherapy that helps heal trauma.

    EMDR identifies and addresses experiences that have overwhelmed the brain’s natural resilience, which due to trauma has created harmful coping strategies. 

    EMDR therapy can create a space where clients are able to reprocess traumatic information until it no longer impacts their everyday life. Through treatment clients are able to process memories in ways that leads to more peaceful resolution and feel less triggering.

  • Individual counseling - My standard session fee is $190 per 50-minute individual therapy session.

  • I don’t take any insurance but your insurance company may reimburse you if you submit a request.

  • No. While I’d like to offer in-person sessions, it’s currently not an option for me. However, we can still do great work meeting online.

  • In a nutshell, somatic therapy is a talk therapy approach that incorporates body-based awareness and body-based skills into therapy. This gives you more powerful tools for understanding yourself, regaining control and healing.

  • It's true that things will feel different if we're just seeing each other through a screen and I understand if this is a dealbreaker for you. However, the main way we'll help you heal is through working mindfully with emotions and sensations in your body, which can be done effectively anywhere.

    I've gone thru this kind of therapy myself - my online sessions were really helpful! Plus, I was glad to save all that driving time and to have my own space for processing afterwards

What’s possible for you?

I’d love a chance to hear your story and discuss how we can help you be free to live your fullest. Please reach out for a free, no-pressure video consultation.