Hello and welcome!

Have you experienced unsettling, stressful, scary, or traumatic situations that are impacting your daily life? Or have you noticed life is feeling chaotic and unmanageable, or seeming to spin you out of control? Your symptoms might include excessive amounts of worry, difficulty sleeping, negative beliefs about yourself or the world, irritability, low mood, or thoughts and memories that intrude on your daily life.  If this sounds familiar, you are likely in the right place!

I provide a client centered approach focusing on building and maintaining a collaborative therapeutic relationship. Research has shown that a strong therapeutic alliance is just as impactful as any specific modality or treatment in helping you reach your goals! During our first few sessions we will focus on understanding the history and context of your symptoms, developing treatment goals, and making sure I am the right therapist for your needs.

My role as your therapist will be to speed up your brain’s natural healing process by providing skills and interventions specific to your needs. One of my favorite ways to do this is with EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy).  Based on your needs and preferences, I can also incorporate CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), Motivational Interviewing, and Gestalt Therapy.

My book recommendations:

Set Boundaries, Find Peace: a guide to reclaiming yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab

The Body Is Not an Apology, Second Edition: The Power of Radical Self-Love by Sonia Renee Taylor

The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel Van Der Kolk

Untamed by Glennon Doyle

Biography

Lydia earned her Master’s Degree in Social work from UNC Wilmington and Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a double minor in Sociology and Women’s Studies from East Tennessee State University. Lydia interned at Smart Start of New Hanover County facilitating parenting education programs. Lydia has worked in a variety of community mental health outpatient therapy settings including in K-12 schools, a primary care office, and through Telehealth. Lydia is an EMDR Certified therapist and is currently completing the Level 1 IFS (Internal Family Systems) Training Program through the IFS Institute. In her free time, Lydia enjoys game nights, walks in nature, and spending time with loved ones.