Lorraine Storm

EMDR

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helps the brain process painful memories that still feel "stuck." While you briefly hold a memory in mind, you follow side-to-side eye movements, taps or tones. This back-and-forth stimulation seems to help the brain store the memory as something in the past, so it loses its emotional charge. You still remember what happened, but it feels less upsetting. Healthier beliefs about yourself can then take hold.

Nonviolent Communication

Nonviolent Communication is an excellent tool to learn what your own feelings and needs are, as well as how to express them to others in a way that opens the conversation and increases understanding, rather than creating or perpetuating a conflict where each party is trying to 'win.' This will help you develop more compassion for yourself and others, and deepen meaningful connections.

Gottman Method

The Gottmans created an evidence-based method of couples therapy based on decades of research. With this method I will diagnose the strengths and deficits in your relationship, and teach you skills to better communicate during conflict, connect more deeply on a daily basis, and deepen trust and understanding. Strong relationships are built on a solid foundation, and having the support to strengthen it can help your relationship 'house' stand the test of time.

ADHD

Whether you were diagnosed recently or years ago (or suspect you have it) ADHD can come with a host of personal challenges - feeling not good enough, like there's something wrong with you, or like you're always falling behind. I'll help you figure out a personalized plan to manage executive functioning challenges and emotional pitfalls so you can relax and feel confident and competent. Without that baggage you'll have more time for your innumerable hobbies!

Relationship / Marriage Issues

Every relationship experiences ebbs and flows, and while some degree of conflict is normal, at times it can get to a point where it seems impossible to solve it on your own. This is where a couples therapist can help. As a trained marriage and family therapist, I will help you better understand one another and develop skills for communication, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution so you can reconnect to the love and excitement that made you fall in love in the first place.

Polyamorous and Open Relationships

Relationships are not one-size-fits-all and the ones you design yourself can be potentially the most fulfilling. Although non-traditional relationships face many of the same issues as traditional ones, they also have the potential to amplify or emphasize problems, especially around insecurity or jealousy. I am affirming and knowledgeable of poly and open relationships and understand the complexities of having multiple partners.

Anxiety

Anxiety is very common - we all experience it to some degree, but when it keeps you from doing the things that you love and are important to you, a change is needed. It can be a result of over-analyzing or over-thinking situations to the point that it no longer serves you. I will help you “get out of your head” and embrace your inner strength to enjoy the things that are important to you.

Depression

Depression is something many people face in modern times. Causes can be internal (self-esteem issues, chemical imbalance), external (resulting from unhealthy relationships or abuse), societal (feeling isolated, experiencing pressures around your job or money) or even global (climate change, discrimination, poverty, etc). You don’t need to face these challenges alone, and I'm here to help.