Sheila Keenan

We all encounter situations that feel overwhelming and test our coping abilities. We get activated or triggered and react in ways that feel out of proportion, ineffective, or lead to disconnection from self and others. The activation might be related to trauma, self esteem issues, life transitions, or other stressors that overwhelm your capacity. I see therapy as a collaborative process and together we will explore how certain thoughts, feelings, behavior patterns, and past experiences might be contributing to your difficulties. I use EMDR, IFS/parts work, and Polyvagal Theory to help you both understand your activation and to regulate your nervous system. I believe that everyone has the ability to heal, and working with internalized negative core beliefs and body based reactions are important to healing and accessing a more authentic self.