Hello and welcome to my website. I work with individuals and specialize in the treatment of PTSD and symptoms arising from developmental and single event trauma.

My approach to therapy is interactive, playful and compassionate.  I draw from many theories and approaches including CBT, DBT, sensorimotor psychotherapy, internal family systems therapy, EMDR and mindfulness therapies to resolve symptoms and create opportunity for healing and change.

I have extensive training and experience treating long-held patterns and relationship issues causing stress. I am fully EMDR certified, having trained under Phil Manfield and am a certified member of the national EMDR association. I have completed extensive training in IFS therapy and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and studied under Janina Fisher and Pat Ogden. I continue to invest in specialized trauma training on an ongoing basis and am certified in the treatment of complex trauma. 

My understanding of clients is based primarily on developmental, attachment, neurobiological, and polyvagal theories. Developmental trauma can leave behind painful memories with longterm neurological effects. Trauma is held in the emotional part of the brain and in the body, which is why traditional talk therapy methods are usually not effective. Body-based psychotherapy is a effective way to bridge between the thinking and emotional brains, in order to learn to regulate the nervous system and to process traumatic memories, so that they don’t “stay in the drivers seat” from behind the scenes. I have had great success in helping people to heal symptoms  through trauma-informed approaches to psychotherapy.

 

 A little blurb on EMDR therapy:

 

(EMDR) is an evidence-based psychotherapy initially developed

for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. (EMDR) is also well

documented for the treatment of other psychiatric disorders,

mental health problems and somatic symptoms.

It is a non-drug, non-hypnosis therapy which can accelerate

your progress in therapy and is structured to resolve painful

memories undermining your confidence, courage and state of

well-being. For more information visit https://emdria.site-ym.com. 

 

 

 

 

 

I offer a free 20 minute phone consult to answer any questions that you
may have and can be reached by phone at 916-749-8000 or email
at vandenbosmft@hotmail.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sacramento Counseling and psychotherapy, Midtown Counseling, EMDR Therapy, Sacramento Couples Counseling, Sacramento EMDR, Sacramento Internal Family Systems Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy serving Midtown Sacramento, East Sacramento, Natomas and Davis