My approach combines a bottom-up approach (somatic) therapy with top-down (talk) therapy. We’ll work together to help you restore your sense of connection to your brain and body, so you can feel more like yourself.
I specialize in addictions and trauma, and I have a passion for working with individuals who are recovering from addiction and those who grew up around addictive and/or mentally ill family members. I also specialize in grief and loss; it’s a process we all go through, yet not many people want to talk about it.

Combining a relational approach, EMDR, and Somatic Experiencing, we’ll take time to explore what’s happening with you internally (in your nervous system) so you can learn how to stay calm and “regulated” when you feel triggered. It's a collaborative process and I welcome my clients' feedback about what feels helpful and waht doesn't.

In addition to Dr Parnell’s work, I have completed a wide variety of EMDR trainings including EMDR Basic Training and Certification through EMDRIA, EMDR 2.0 which was created by Dr. Ad de Jongh and Dr. Suzy Matthijssen, and the Flash Technique. I am also certified in Brainspotting which was created by Dr. David Grand, who was previously an EMDR trainer.

I am licensed in both California and New York.