Understanding Trauma: Effective Treatment Strategies and Support

Working with medical or talk therapy providers can traumatizing. We use somatic work, mindfulness, emotions-focused work, CBT, ACT & more. We can also support you in living with chronic illness and/or disability.

Dr. Kelly is Basic Trained in EMDR, has received advanced trainings in attachment-focused EMDR and the Flash technique, and participates in consultation. EMDR is effective and requires little talking.

Being misunderstood by neurotypical family members, peers, or employers can be traumatizing, especially when ADHD or autism are undiagnosed. An assessment and diagnosis can be an important first step. We can then offer neuroaffirming therapy.

More than half of people with OCD are believed to have some form of trauma. Dr. Kelly is trained in the use of I-CBT and EMDR to gently make progress toward healing and recovery when both OCD and trauma are present.