Neuroaffective Relational Model (NARM)

Consent: This process is centered on your needs and desires. You will bring your expertise to this work and will be the driving force in guiding the process. Honoring your ability to choose and connecting you with a sense of that agency is vital.

Curiosity: This is a beautiful thing in healing. While I have training and years of experience, I will never know you more than you know yourself. I also do not know what is best for you in working toward healing. I seek to be open and curious around your process and provide support through questions that seek to uncover what supports and gets in the way of you more fully embodying what you want to experience for yourself. 

Wholistic approach: You are more than the sum of your experiences. You are not a diagnosis or a set of symptoms and behaviors. You will be seen as a whole person who brings rich wisdom to the process.

Taking away the stigma: I work from the premise that every thought and feeling you have, and action you take is trying to be helpful (with an emphasis on trying). As we seek to understand their positive intent and purpose this can bring compassion and grace to previously painful areas. You are and have always been loyal to you. Working to find new ways to show that loyalty can be an empowering and freeing thing. What if it's possible to be your truly authentic self in every aspect of your life?

Who would benefit from NARM?

Those who have experienced complex trauma and are seeking to change unwanted patterns/behaviors/symptoms in their lives.

Why some clients choose private pay & how it fits with NARM

Some clients choose private pay because it allows us to work without the need for a formal mental health diagnosis or insurance-mandated treatment requirements. This can provide greater flexibility in pacing and allow therapy to be guided by your goals rather than insurance criteria. 

Insurance is also a valuable option for many clients. If you choose to use your insurance benefits, we'll work within your plan's documentation requirements while tailoring therapy to your individual needs as much as possible. Together, we can discuss which option best fits your goals, preferences, and circumstances.