Locker McDonald

If you are someone who feels like something is wrong, but are not sure why. Maybe you are experiencing depression, anxiety, or unwanted behaviors. I offer a space to engage your story with kindness and curiosity using effective tools to help you heal and grow. Carl Jung said, "We cannot change anything until we accept it. Condemnation does not liberate, it oppresses." We do not heal by white knuckling our way through behavior modification, but by engaging with and processing the wounds of our past. My passion is walking alongside people as they walk through their own heroic journey. I specialize in working with adults with a history of complex trauma using a combination of evidence-based trauma modalities such as EMDR and IFS, and a contemplative and ecumenical Christian spiritual integration for individuals that wish to incorporate their faith in their healing journey. I know that even deciding to begin therapy is very difficult, much less finding the right therapist. I tell my clients that it's not your job to trust me, it's my job to earn your trust by ensuring that your story is handled with care. Check out my website and reach out to see if I am a good fit! Specialties: I work with clients who are currently struggling with depression or anxiety related to past significant events or chronic stress; specifically complex trauma. The first few sessions begin with exploring history, then education on the nervous system and self-regulation. Once safety and trust are established, deeper processing begins using a combination of EMDR, IFS, or Cognitive Processing. Credentials & Experience: I am licensed in AL and have been trained in trauma informed therapies including EMDR.

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