Do you feel stuck? It might be depression, anxiety, anger, resentment, emotional rut, or pain. It can be some other kind of feeling, a relationship pattern, or a behavior that you keep repeating and reliving, but you don’t know why. Maybe you tried therapy and self-help before, but it did not work for you, or it worked only initially. You may wonder what other type of help is available. Or perhaps this is your first time in looking for a therapist. Regardless, you may be in need of a different kind of approach.

Our experiences are complex. Our feelings, thoughts, and sensory information such as touch, smell, vision, hearing, and taste are closely intertwined and encoded in the memory networks of the brain. Frequently, the traditional talk-therapies alone do not work. It is because they only access one part of the experience. The other information remains unprocessed and is easily retriggered by external or internal events and circumstances. Only when all the information (cognitive, emotional, and sensory) is processed, the person is able to let go.

In my work with individuals, couples, and families, I utilize traditional talk-therapies such as CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), systemic, solution focused along with the less traditional approaches such as EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and Art Therapy. By applying these complementary therapy approaches, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

I have noticed that the people I work with begin to experience more freedom and joy. They are able to let go of whatever is holding them back thus feeling more energized, authentic, and present. Whether you are looking for guidance on a specific challenge, or a long-term support, at Eagle Counseling you will always be treated with warmth, compassion, and respect.        

 Ina Lasmane, MA, LMFT