Specialties
At Paper Birch Therapy, I support you during your parenting journey with a range of compassionate and effective therapies. From EMDR and Attachment Therapy to Somatic Therapy, I tailor all services to help you overcome any challenges you may be experiencing and find emotional well-being on your healing journey.
Our stress is felt and experienced by our children; as early as in the womb!
Connection is a biological imperative. Our ability to connect with our children often repeats our own childhood experiences. Understanding attachment and attunement are important to how you connect with your children. Children note and respond to all the conscious and unconscious actions of their parents. Understanding yourself better will allow you to be your best self as a parent.
Parenthood is a unique and transformative period of life that can throw off balance the most well prepared parents. As humans we are story tellers and the way we turn our experiences into stories can impact how we see ourselves and our worlds. We have the chance to rewrite our story and theirs. You don’t have to experience all these stressors alone.
Our work together will help you build the skills to write the story you want for your children, family, and community. I provide a safe space for you to say the scary things out loud. Uncovering your attachment patterns allows you be the best self you can be for yourself and your child.
What is EDMR?
EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a therapeutic approach that helps you process and heal from traumatic experiences. It’s especially effective for those who have faced significant trauma—like birth trauma and pregnancy complications.
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During a session, you’ll recall distressing memories while experiencing bilateral stimulation, such as side-to-side eye movements or tapping.
Bilateral stimulation is the rhythmic activation of both sides of the brain, which helps in reprocessing traumatic memories.
This process reduces the emotional impact of these memories and allows you to gain new insights and understanding.
The beauty of EMDR is that it addresses the root cause of distress rather than just masking the symptoms. By reprocessing traumatic memories, you can significantly reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and emotional numbness.
This therapy helps you regain control over your emotions to bring about a sense of empowerment and resilience.
Whether you’re dealing with the aftermath of birth trauma or other tough experiences, EMDR can be a transformative step on your healing journey.
Together, we can help you find peace and strength.
What is Attachment-Based Therapy?
Attachment-Based Therapy is all about understanding and improving the emotional bonds between people, especially between parents and their children.
This approach is super helpful for new moms and families who might be struggling to form secure attachments due to birth trauma, postpartum depression, or other challenging life events.
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In Attachment Therapy, we explore the patterns of interaction and emotional responses that shape your relationships.
Through guided conversations and activities, you’ll learn how your past experiences influence your current emotional bonds.
The goal is to develop healthier attachment patterns that build trust, security, and emotional closeness.
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This therapy can address a variety of issues like anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and parenting challenges.
It’s particularly great for parents looking to build stronger, more secure connections with their children.
By understanding and transforming unhelpful attachment patterns, you can create a more nurturing and supportive environment for your family.
What is Somatic Therapy?
Somatic Therapy is a holistic approach that focuses on the connection between the mind and body to heal trauma. This therapy recognizes that trauma isn’t just stored in our memories but also our bodies.
By addressing the physical sensations and responses associated with traumatic experiences, Somatic Therapy helps you release and process stored trauma effectively.
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In Somatic Therapy, we use techniques that involve mindful awareness of your body’s sensations. This might include gentle movement, breathing exercises, and guided visualization.
These practices help you become more attuned to your body so you can recognize how it responds to stress and trauma.
By safely exploring these sensations, you can release tension and emotional pain that have been stored in your body, sometimes for years.
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Somatic Therapy is particularly beneficial for those who have experienced chronic stress, anxiety, or trauma, including birth trauma and postpartum challenges.
It helps you develop a deeper awareness of your body and its signals which leads to improved emotional regulation and resilience.
This therapy empowers you to reconnect with your body in a positive way to create a sense of safety and well-being.