Marriage and Family therapy
RELATIONSHIPS
FAMILY
TRAUMA
ADDICTION
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Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful parts of us.
-David Richo
MY THERAPEUTIC APPROACH
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Integration
We are complex beings and have developed many different “parts” that have helped us along the way. Learn how all of your parts were created as an attempt to help, even the ones you may not like (i.e. depressed part, anxious part, perfectionist part, addict part, etc.). The goal is to heal and integrate wounded parts by becoming your own loving parent, feeling complete and whole.
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EMDR
We can process any unprocessed memories that are keeping you stuck. EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) mimics the REM cycle of sleep to process stuck memories. You can tell a memory is not processed if they are still very clear and cause disturbance in your current life. EMDR stimulates the two sides of our brain. We can use eye movement, pulsers, tapping, or sound. EMDR helps with trauma memories, addictions, soothing wounded parts, and building up healthy adult perspectives.
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Recover
We all have addictions of some kind. I think of addiction as anything that we continue to do despite the negative consequence. Some examples of addictions are food, shopping, sex, substances, or harmful thought patterns. These addictions were developed as an attempt to help avoid pain but no longer serve us. Recover (Re-Find) your true-self and create balance.
Rachel Vera, LMFT
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist located in Fresno, CA who specializes in trauma and addiction therapy. I use an integrative approach, maintain cultural competence, and am affirming in personal beliefs, orientations, and values. I see myself as a guide in the healing process, directing you back to your true-self. That true-self often gets buried under cultural conditioning, other’s opinions, and inaccurate conclusions you drew as a child that became an unconscious belief system. I excel in using EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) and also incorporate Emotional Freedom Therapy (EFT or tapping) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution Focused, Motivational Interviewing, parts work, and other modalities as needed.
Schedule
Contact me for a free 10 minute appointment to see if we would be a good fit!
Contact Me.
Reaching out for help is one of the hardest things anyone can do. We were not meant to live this life in isolation, keeping our troubles hidden away in the dark. It would be my honor to support you in your healing journey.
Located in Fresno, CA near Bullard High School
5588 N Palm Ave, Fresno, CA 93704
Phone: 559.304.6861