Addiction, Recovery, Love, Relationships
As one of the first female CSATs in the Southeast, my focus has been with women and men who struggle with toxic relationships, romantic intrigue, and love addiction. With my training from Smith College School of Social Work and my experience working at Talbott Recovery Campus for 15 years, I integrate psychodynamic, family systems, cognitive behavioral, DBT skills along with 12 step recovery to push you to realize personal truths. Patrick Carnes’ and Pia Mellody’s work provide a strong framework for the clinical work I do.
Edge to Edge Center helps you tolerate the anxiety of the “in between” and connects the edge of who you are to the edge of who you are becoming. Gratefully, I have opened this center to specifically help people advance and strengthen their recovery and create a space to talk and share about self, love, relationship, and addiction/recovery struggles. At this time, I know this is the work that I am called to do and I am honored to be on this journey with you.
Who I Serve:
Individuals grieving the loss of a relationship (death, infidelity, break up); Young adults navigating the challenges of romantic relationships (Tinder, Grinder) as well as separating from family of origin; Individuals who are successful in their professional life but struggle in intimate relationships (why can’t I seem to find or stay a healthy relationship…or why can I not leave this unhealthy relationship); People who are solid in one area of recovery but struggle with another addiction…..addiction interaction is playing a role to sabotage your recovery.
What I Do and Types of Therapy/Tools:
Family of Origin/Genogram to understand blue print of relational patterns / Practical strategies to assist in reaching your personal desired outcome / EMDR / Pia Mellody: Codependency Model and Love Addiction Model / Patrick Carnes Task Model / Karpman Triangle / Attachment Styles
Groups:
Recovery Zone 1 & Recovery Zone 2
Love ReBoot for Women
Resources: (Links/books)