Individual and Family Therapy
This practice offers therapy that is grounded in evidenced based practices. Aya is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and utilizes a client centered approach in direct practice. She is a strong believer in the importance of authenticity in relationships. In addition to EMDR, Aya incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused approaches into her practice. Her ideal client is someone who is willing to collaborate on identifying goals and working together to achieve better balance.
With an extensive background in treating complex trauma, Aya works with adolescents and adults hoping to achieve relief from symptoms most often associated with post traumatic stress, anxiety, and depression.
Clinical Consultation
Clinical consultation is available for agencies or individuals who may be seeking support or guidance in enhancing their clinical services. Please contact for further information.
EMDR CONSULTATION
Aya is an approved consultant through EMDR International (EMDRIA). This means she can provide consultation to an EMDR trained clinician who is working towards EMDR Certification. EMDR Certification applicants must obtain 20 hours of consultation on their use of EMDR with clients. Both individual and group consultation services are offered.
Training
Aya is an experienced and engaging trainer who brings a dynamic approach to trainings and opportunities for participants to engage in self-reflection and professional growth. She has supported EMDR basic trainings as a facilitator, and is well versed in facilitating trainings and discussions regarding Child and Adult Commercial Sexual Exploitation. Aya offers both beginning and intermediate level trainings on trauma, including psychoeducation, research, useful interventions, and the importance of acknowledging intersectionality as a contributing factor to individual and collective experiences of systemic trauma. Additionally, services are available to provide trainings for clinical and residential staff serving at risk youth populations; her extensive background in juvenile justice and treating youth and families involved with the juvenile justice system, including residential treatment and foster care, makes her an ideal trainer for agencies/programs working to increase their foundational understanding of trauma informed care.