Areas of Expertise
Inner Child and Inner Parts Work
I practice inner child and inner parts work to assist different aspects of ourselves in being heard. This can look like going back through time to meet ourselves at a younger age and listen to the needs we had at that time. This can help to even restructure our past memories into ones that we feel supported with. You may have many different identities and ages of yourself show up, and different emotions from these parts, and they may want to be known. Together, in hearing your needs from the time, we work to have your needs be met at a deeper level in the present moment.
Somatic Therapy
I focus on incorporating somatic techniques to help regulate the nervous system. I practice Transforming Touch®️ somatic therapy, which utilizes touch and the attachment relationship to help with developmental trauma. I also incorporate Hakomi®️ and Somatic Experiencing®️ methods to enter into the "here and now experience" where healing can happen.
Including the body and emotions in treatment allows for support through trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, loss, and more at a deep level. We may use tools such as titration, pendulation, and grounding techniques to calm the body, ease the mind, and soothe the spirit.
Expressive Arts Therapy
As a multimodal artist, I feel that each of us has a creative part of us that yearns to be embodied. Whether it is through movement, music, dance, painting, drawing, drama, poetry, or other mediums, there are one or more art forms that speak to us. We will invite different forms of expressive arts into the therapy space, as a way to externally mirror our internal landscape and integrate what is within. I have specialized experience in working with artists as one myself. I enjoy the process of transforming creative blocks into expression.
Guided Visualization and Hypnotherapy
I utilize hypnotherapeutic techniques to help clients heal on a subconscious level. Through guided practices, we allow what's latent to become conscious, and to bring our dreams to life. This helps us to cultivate awareness of what may be in the shadow, and integrate it into the light. As we pay attention to what already is, we move toward self-realization.
My Approach
My practice is based on self-discovery and vitality. I find meaning in witnessing my clients’ growth and their newfound understanding of themselves. For me, this looks like creatively utilizing varying approaches to move with and through trauma and pain. In holding a space of presence, I support my clients to come back into their own vibrancy of life with movement, flow, and release. I continue to deepen into my own creative practices and training to have a deeper intuitive guidance. Most meaningful to me is the liminal space where there is shared healing, liberation, growth, and self-realization.
I come from a performing arts background and find fulfillment in the arts. I believe that the practices of creativity can be powerful forms of processing. The integration of this into therapy can create positive and restructuring experiences.
We may invite creative techniques into the therapy space, such as dramatic role-play, movement, music, journaling, visual art, poetry and more to help to help us move toward freedom and liberation. I have specialized expertise in working with healing professionals, young adults, students, and artists, and enjoy working with a wide variety of folks.
"Annie is a highly empathetic clinician, adept at the kind of trauma-informed work that promotes deep healing in her clients. Her somatic regulation & inner parts work skills are so valuable and I would recommend her practice to those seeking this support."
- Kathryn Green, Associate Clinical Social Worker
