\nAlthough the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
-Helen Keller<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Values Statement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n My practice is built on the values of women\u2019s empowerment, intersectional feminism, anti-racism, and social justice. I understand that mental health is deeply connected to lived experiences and to the larger systems of inequality many women face \u2014 including sexism, racism, immigration stressors, reproductive health barriers, homophobia, transphobia, classism, and the impacts of trauma. I specialize in feminist therapy, trauma therapy, and perinatal mental health, with a focus on challenges such as pregnancy and postpartum transitions, perimenopause, complex trauma, birth trauma, and pregnancy or infant loss. My approach is pro-choice, gender-affirming, and centered on your right to make decisions about your body, family, and future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In our work together, I will prioritize privacy, safety, and respect. Therapy should be a place where your story is protected, your values are honored, and your voice is central. I bring both clinical expertise and compassion, while also recognizing your resilience and wisdom. Whether you\u2019re navigating a major life transition, healing from trauma, or seeking a therapist who shares your values, I offer a supportive and empowering space to help you reconnect with yourself and build a life that feels aligned and resonant with your values.<\/p>\n\n\n\nExpertise in a Range of Evidence-based Psychotherapies to Meet the Mental Health Needs of Women<\/h2>\n\n\n\n At Green Ampersand Psychology, I believe there\u2019s no one-size-fits-all approach to healing. Every woman\u2019s story is unique, and therapy should reflect that. I draw from evidence-based therapies \u2014 proven approaches that support real growth. We work as a team to these practices to your needs, goals, and values. Here are some of the approaches I use in my practice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)<\/strong>\n\nACT helps you build resilience by learning to live in alignment with your values, even in the presence of difficult emotions. It emphasizes mindfulness, acceptance, and committed action \u2014 guiding you toward a more meaningful, fulfilling life. ACT can be helpful for women experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, and a variety of other challenges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)<\/strong>\n\nIPT focuses on the important relationships in your life. It helps you understand how your connections, communication patterns, and support systems impact your mood and well-being. Many women find IPT especially helpful for depression, grief, and life transitions. IPT has strong support for pregnant women, postpartum women, and women negotiating the menopause transition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)<\/strong>\n\nDBT focuses on building skills for managing intense emotions, reducing self-destructive behaviors, and improving relationships. It blends mindfulness with practical coping strategies and can be helpful for women who have experienced childhood and other trauma in relationships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)<\/strong>\n\nCPT is a specialized trauma-focused therapy that helps you work through unhelpful beliefs related to traumatic events that are keeping you stuck with PTSD, allowing you to move forward with less guilt, shame, or self-blame. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n Prolonged Exposure (PE)<\/strong>\n\nPE is an evidence-based trauma therapy that helps you gradually and safely face memories and situations you\u2019ve been avoiding. Over time, this reduces the influence of trauma and restores a sense of safety so that your PTSD symptoms don’t control your life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/strong>\n\nCBT is one of the most widely used approaches for treating anxiety, depression, and trauma. It helps you identify unhelpful thought patterns\/behaviors and replace them with healthier ways of thinking and responding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)<\/strong>\n\nEMDR is a trauma therapy that helps your brain process and heal from overwhelming traumatic experiences. It\u2019s often used for PTSD, birth trauma, and complex childhood trauma.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n Level II iRest\u00ae Teacher<\/strong>\n\niRest\u00ae is a guided meditation practice backed by research. It supports relaxation, stress reduction, and healing from trauma by helping you connect with your body and inner resources in a grounded way.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nContact me by telephone at 614-465-6954 or by email at ashea@greenampersandpsychology.com to take your next step toward healing. I created Green Ampersand Psychology to provide highly individualized, empowering and compassionate mental health services to women across the United States. I have dedicated my career to working with women with complex trauma, reproductive mental health concerns, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":101,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-38","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n
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