what even is expressive arts therapy?

Expressive arts therapy is an intermodal approach to healing using the combined modalities of art therapy, music therapy, dance movement therapy, and drama therapy. The connection between the modalities is representative of our being in the world, we exist through our sensory experiences which is what we’ll lean into together. While it may sound brand new in this context, the arts are innate, ancient, and holistic.

what is emdr?

EMDR is a trauma treatment that works to restore the way the mind and body naturally integrate our experiences. What is crucial to understand about traumatic memory is that it is much different from our other modes of memory systems. Trauma re-organizes the nervous system, the brain, memory, and really our capacity to function. Trauma is stored as sensory fragments in the body, which often show up as triggers and survival behaviors. EMDR connects what is fragmented from trauma and does so holistically by accessing, and holding the fullness of yourself and your experiences, attachments, and your ingrained belief systems.

what do you do for fun?

I love fun! I adore spending time in my garden, and time in nature. I am an artist, and making consumes much of my time. I have so much gratitude for my yoga practice and community. I enjoy swimming, meditation group, reading, and writing. I can often be found soaking up rays of light, being with friends and family, letting every dog lick my face, and tending to my plants.