Kristina Yé

LMFT

I use a trauma informed care approach, meaning that we connect your present day symptoms to the experiences and memories where they started. This perspective helps us to understand what happened to you, not what is "wrong" with you (even if you don't remember anything happening to you). My goal is to help you address not only the symptoms, but more importantly, the root of the issue, as this will help you achieve deep healing and long-lasting change. As a certified EMDR therapist, I believe that many of our current struggles can be linked to distressing or traumatic experiences from the past that haven't been fully processed. These unresolved memories can influence how you feel and react today. Using EMDR, we'll address and process these memories with bilateral stimulation (eye movements, tapping, or tones). I incorporate ego state work, polyvagal theory, somatic therapy, and an attachment focus into my EMDR practice. I also use Brainspotting, a method that taps into your body's innate ability to heal itself by locating spots in your visual field to help process trauma. To ensure for a comprehensive and individualized approach, I also use CBT, DBT, ACT, ERP, and mindfulness techniques.

The guiding principle that illuminates my approach is the unwavering belief in the inherent wisdom and resilience that every woman possesses, irrespective of the traumas that may have shadowed her past. It is my conviction that beneath the weight of these traumas, lies a wellspring of strength and insight that, when tapped into, can lead to profound healing and transformation. Every woman's journey is unique, and her path to healing is distinct. Yet, inherent in each of these paths is a form of resilience that not only allows her to endure but also to evolve. I view traumas not as insurmountable obstacles, but as experiences that, while undoubtedly painful, can be transformed into powerful marks of survival and growth. These scars, when approached with understanding and compassion, become testaments to her strength and the depths of her resilience. My own personal journey of healing and transformation stands as a testament to this belief. The challenges I've faced and the growth I've attained have shaped my perspective and deepened my faith in the transformative power of therapy. I've come to realize that therapy, when rooted in trust, empathy, and understanding, can unearth the buried resilience in every woman, guiding her toward a path of self-discovery, healing, and empowerment. In assisting my clients, I aim to be not just a guide but a witness to their journeys, honoring their narratives, and supporting their transitions from surviving to thriving.