Therapy sessions

OUR MISSION

U Dream Center's work is driven by its commitment to promote mental health as a critical part of overall wellness, including prevention services for all, early identification and intervention for those at risk. As well as integrated care, services and support for those who need them, with recovery as the goal.

TRAUMA THERAPHY

Every single one of us will experience some type of traumatic event in our lives. Whether it’s the loss of someone important, or loss of yourself due to sexual violence – traumatic events happen. Trauma survivors benefit from patience, understanding, and empathy and this is what I provide them. Healing cannot be rushed, so let’s work together for however long it takes to help you feel in control again. Trauma is something that happened to you, but it does not define you. You are so much more than your trauma and deserve to know and understand yourself, so you find the clarity you once had.

SEXUAL TRAUMA

One in four – that’s the number of people with vaginas have experienced sexual assault in their lifetime. It is so common, and yet not talked about nearly enough. Being a victim of sexual violence, assault, abuse, and harassment strips you of your very being. You can feel as if you are just a shadow of the person you were before. And a lot of the time, you feel anger. Anger towards the perpetrator, the circumstances which led to it, and anger towards yourself. I’m here to remind you that sexual trauma is never the victim’s fault, and it is my hope in working with you I can help you heal, restore your identity, and take back control of your life. I hope to be next to you in your journey from victim to survivor.

CHILDHOOD TRAUMA

Healing childhood trauma as adults is tricky in it’s own right. Childhood trauma manifests in adults in various ways, including: anger, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, night terrors, lack of energy, and poor concentration among many others. It can impact your adult relationships due to the shame and/or guilt a survivor might feel and leave you feeling disconnected to even the closest of your family and friends. Childhood trauma gives no warning before it shows up and starts wreaking havoc in your life. The connection to our childhood trauma can come out in obvious ways, like being extra mindful to not physically punish your own children due to your own experiences with corporal punishment. And some subconscious ways like finding it hard to sleep or having little patience around the death anniversary or birthday of a deceased parent/family member/friend. Allow me to assist and encourage your inner child to walk towards your trauma and not away with it to begin your healing odyssey.

GRIEF

Losing someone important in life is one of the worst kinds of pain. Whether it happens suddenly or after a long sickness, those of us left behind feel a rush of different emotions, often with no control of when they come. Everyone grieves differently – by this I mean some people get angry more often, others may get depressed, while others may go on as if they are not affected at all (for some time at least).

Grief can feel complicated, messy, difficult, and sometimes – impossible to overcome. The one thing a person suffering from loss does not have to feel or be, is lonely. I will be your partner who will not only support you in times of sadness but push you to grow and look at yourself and the effects of grief in a deeper and more meaningful way.

RELATIONSHIP AND SEX THERAPY FOR COUPLES

RELATIONSHIP & COUPLES THERAPY

Relationships are hard, really hard, but they don’t have to stay that way. Relationship therapy is a form of psychotherapy that can help you and your partner improve your relationship. The better a couple communicates and understands each other, the less chances of conflict there are. The goal for resolving conflicts isn’t to never fight – that’s simply not realistic. Instead, I work with my couples to help them communicate with each other in way their partner understands, and they can walk away from a conflict still feeling heard, loved, and understood by their partner.

Sex Therapy

Do you feel disconnected with your partner in the bedroom but aren’t sure on how to have a conversation with them? Talking about sex can be uncomfortable in general, but then add the layer of talking about your hidden insecurities and vulnerabilities in the bedroom can make it outright scary and anxiety provoking. Sit down with me and let’s talk about you and your partner – your intimacy levels, what you both want to change, your likes and dislikes, and any possible physiological or physical issues you both may be dealing with. I provide my couples with a safe and comfortable space to practice being emotionally vulnerable again, so even the most awkward conversations about their sex life are done with care and love. Helping clients reestablish their physical and emotional intimacy is a passion of mine, and I would love to help you and your partner feel connected again.

Infidelity

Whether you’ve been together for 6 months or 26 years, cheating hurts. Trust is one of the hardest emotions to rebuild, but it is not impossible. With the right care, consistency, and commitment, couples can improve their relationship to better than ever before. I have worked with couples who were in long-term marriages and still in the beginning of their relationships recover from infidelity through helping them understand the dynamics which led to the cheating. Looking at the core problem, and not the side effect of infidelity is one way I support couples so they can heal together. I aid them to make the changes necessary for them to restore their commitment to each other and prevent this from occurring again as best as possible.

ANXIETY and DEPRESSION

Anxiety

Anxiety is one of the top reasons clients come to therapy. Like trauma, anxiety can show up in different ways for people leading them to feel confused about what they’re experiencing. A few types of anxiety people can feel are health anxiety, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, separation anxiety, specific phobias, OCD, and selective mutism. The treatment for anxiety is not one-size-fits-all so I strive to work with my clients to create individualized goals and treatment plans to reduce their anxiety.

Anxiety can often be continuous and uncontrolled worry, as well as nervousness and stress - all of which impacts our physiological state as much as our physical. At its most basic and instinctual level, anxiety is a systemic response from our brain to warn us of danger. In some people this warning goes into overdrive, and we can feel like we are never safe – leading to anxiety in a host of different situations. Your anxiety does not run your life, you do. Let’s work together to get you back in control.

depression

You’re sad, but not just sad. You don’t have energy, don’t want to do the things you once loved, and feel like no one understands this low feeling you have. It’s hard to sleep some days, and other days you sleep too much. Even your appetite isn’t the same. Worst of all, you feel like you’re failing to meet your responsibilities, and this makes you feel worthless. All these behaviors/feelings are signs of depression. Sometimes it shows up gradually, and other times it hits you like a bat does a baseball for a homerun. Depression is hard to overcome alone. You need someone in your corner to hold your flashlight while you find your way out of the fog. I’ve helped numerous clients find their way back to themselves and the life they love so much. Come, walk with me, so we can get you where you want to be.