Services
EMDR with Jacqueline
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a therapy that helps your brain finally file old, overwhelming experiences in the right drawer so they stop running the show. Originally developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro, EMDR is now one of the most trusted methods for healing trauma, anxiety, grief, and more. We use things like eye movements, tapping, or sound to gently activate both sides of the brain — a process called bilateral stimulation (aka: a simple, science-backed way to help you process the hard stuff). You don’t have to relive everything, and we go at your pace. A client once said, “It’s like the memory used to sit in the front row shouting at me — now it’s more like background noise in another room.” Think of it as giving your nervous system some breathing room — and letting your past stop hijacking your present.
Brainspotting with Christopher
I integrate a mix of brain-body approaches that help you heal not just from the neck up, but from the inside out. Brainspotting allows us to access deep, stuck emotional material without having to talk it all out — we follow the brain’s lead and let your body guide the process. My work is rooted in attachment-based principles, helping you explore old relational patterns with compassion, not blame. I also bring in strength-based therapy — because you are more than your pain, and your resilience matters. Through a polyvagal lens, we work with your nervous system, not against it, learning how to regulate stress and find safety in your body again. Somatic work brings it all together — slowing down, tuning in, and letting the body speak when words fall short. It’s practical, powerful, and often surprising in the best way
Mindful Self-Compassion
At the heart of our work is a deep belief in your innate worth. We guide clients in cultivating radical self-compassion and self-love, especially in the places that feel most tender or hidden. Through trauma-informed care and embodied practices, we help you reclaim your voice, power, and inner clarity.
We guide clients in cultivating deep presence, kindness, and compassion — especially toward the parts of themselves they’ve learned to criticize or avoid. Using mindfulness, contemplative practices, and the science of self-compassion, we help you relate to your pain with care, not judgment. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, shame, or perfectionism, this work helps build inner trust and emotional resilience.
Created by Dr. Kristen Neff (Exploring the Meaning of Self-Compassion and Its Importance) in conjunction with her colleague Dr. Chris Germer (Mindful Self-Compassion and Psychotherapy | Chris Germer)
Somatic Treatment
Somatic therapy invites the body into the healing process — because trauma doesn’t just live in our thoughts, it lives in our muscles, breath, posture, and nervous system. In our work, we help you gently reconnect with your body as a source of wisdom, not just a container for stress. Whether through breathwork, movement, stillness, or simple awareness, we create space for stuck emotions to shift, for the nervous system to settle, and for healing to happen from the inside out. Our approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and rooted in respect for your pace, your story, and your inner strength.
Somatic therapy invites you to turn toward your body as a source of insight, safety, and healing. Through movement, breath, sensation tracking, and nervous system regulation, we help you learn how to feel again — without becoming overwhelmed. This work is especially powerful for those who’ve felt disconnected from their body, experienced chronic stress, or carry trauma that words alone can’t reach. Together, we create safety from the inside out.
DBT
I take an integrative approach that’s practical, grounded, and built on real connection. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers a structured, skills-based approach to managing big emotions, improving relationships, and reducing self-sabotaging behaviors. Whether you're navigating intense mood swings, burnout, or emotional dysregulation, DBT helps build a bridge between acceptance and change. Chris offers compassionate, personalized DBT work with a strong foundation in mindfulness and self-awareness — helping you create a life that feels more balanced and sustainable.