The Courageous Paths Counseling Approach

Expert Therapist in Treating Trauma, Anxiety & OCD in Kansas, Missouri, Colorado & Illinois

My Approach

Feeling stuck in the same old loops—intrusive thoughts, overwhelming anxiety, or painful memories? I see you. Whether it’s trauma or OCD (or both), I’m here to help you finally hit the reset button. Therapy with me isn’t just about venting—it’s about learning real strategies that actually work so you can take back control and start living life on your terms.

Here’s the Game-Plan:

• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): If past experiences keep showing up in the present, EMDR can help rewire how your brain processes trauma, so it no longer holds power over you. Think of it as decluttering your mind, so you can finally move forward without being weighed down by the past.
• ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention): OCD loves to keep you in a cycle of “what-ifs” and annoying compulsions. ERP helps you face those fears, stop the exhausting rituals, and show your brain whose boss—without letting anxiety call the shots.
• Internal Family Systems (IFS): Ever feel like different parts of you are pulling in opposite directions? Same. IFS helps you understand all those inner voices, work through the chaos, and heal the different parts of you that are working overtime to keep you “safe.”
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Instead of fighting your thoughts, we’ll learn how to roll with them while still making moves toward what actually matters to you.
• Mindfulness: Basically, your built-in life hack for slowing down, staying present, and handling whatever comes your way—without spiraling.

What Does This Mean for You?

It means we’re not just slapping a Band-Aid on your struggles—we’re getting to the root of things. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety that won’t shut up or trauma that keeps sneaking back in, our work will help you to:

• Stop letting intrusive thoughts run the show and learn how to respond in a helpful way.
• A deeper understanding of your triggers and how to respond in ways that align with your values, not your fears.
• Confidence to move through life with a sense of freedom and purpose—without being held back by trauma, OCD and or anxiety.
• Get unstuck from past experiences and start feeling lighter and more in control of your life.

And hey—if you’re thinking, “I have no clue where to even start,” that’s okay. You don’t need to have it all figured out right now. That’s why I’m here, and we’ll tackle it together, step by step.

Ready to finally feel like yourself again? Let’s make it happen—click here to book your free consultation.