ADJUNCT THERAPY IN Avon & ACROSS IN
Supplemental therapy for continued growth.
Tailored support for a new stage of your healing journey.
You know—and believe—that therapy works, but you’re ready to find what’s missing.
This isn’t your first time in therapy. You could be making progress and feeling like things are going well with your current therapist—but you’re eager (and maybe a little curious) to potentially try out something new. Your therapist might be on leave or trained in a different set of methods and you feel like you could benefit from something that’s just a little bit different.
Maybe you’re struggling with a specific challenge like heightened sensitivity to noise and lights or feeling like you’re irritable all the time. The stress management techniques you’ve used in the past are falling flat and it’s starting to feel like you’re stuck.
What is Adjunct Therapy?
Adjunct therapy is like adding an extra layer of support to your main therapy. It means you can come here for something specific, like somatic therapy while continuing to work with your current, established therapist.
I understand how important the relationship is for the therapeutic process and that you may want to try something different without leaving your current therapist, so I offer adjunctive therapy services to bridge this gap and help you find the relief you’re looking for. As you continue talk therapy with your own therapist and integrate the nervous system techniques you learn here, you can find deeper and more sustained healing.
Adjunct Therapy options
Adjunct therapy reflects my deep commitment to you and your healing.
These collaborative, proactive approaches prioritize your active involvement in the therapeutic process because how you feel mentally and physically does matter. These methods empower you to play a central role in achieving lasting emotional and physical well-being by integrating tailored techniques and modalities. No matter what type is used, your well-being is at the core.
Methods I offer…
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Somatic therapy starts by understanding the nervous system and the link between your physical body and mental health. We’ll address the physical symptoms of mental health challenges by focusing on body awareness, psychoeducation, and emotional regulation.
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Somatically attuned touch can support you in finding greater ease and relief from any kind of constriction, pain, or other symptoms resulting from trauma or chronic stress. Combined with verbal dialogue, it helps you understand and become more aware of who you are within, allowing beliefs, memories, and emotions to be fully processed.
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The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a listening program developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, based on Polyvagal Theory. SSP is designed to reduce stress and enhance your ability to connect with others. Its benefits include an increase in feelings of calm and safety, reduced sound sensitivity, support for mental focus and clear thinking, and a deeper connection with
feel truly alive
Release negative patterns. Deepen connection. Feel truly alive.
FAQs
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Absolutely! I believe in working closely with your primary therapist to make sure we're all on the same page about your care. It's important for us to coordinate and share insights so that we can provide you with the best support possible. This collaboration ensures that your therapy journey is well-rounded and completely focused on what's best for you. (As a reminder, we always prioritize your privacy and confidentiality.)
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Typically, yes. If you are a current or potential client of mine and we choose to incorporate SSP into sessions it is billed under the therapy rate.
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The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a sound therapy using specially filtered music to help you feel safe and connected by interacting with your vagus nerve. Developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, SSP works to reduce stress and enhance social engagement, making therapy much more effective.
It works over the span of 6 or 12 weeks where you'll have listening sessions guided by me via Zoom. Using over-the-ear headphones, you'll listen to relaxing music and engage in simple movements to help your nervous system. After each session, we’ll discuss your experience and you can continue benefiting from a special music playlist for three months.
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Polyvagal theory explores and helps understand how our nervous systems respond to stress and safety. It explains why you might feel calm, anxious, or shut down in different situations and how you can use this knowledge to manage your emotions in a healthy way.