Amy R. Rakusin, MA, LCPC, BC-DMT, NCC Rhythms, Inc.
I am a licensed psychotherapist working in private practice with adolescents and adults who are experiencing a range of psychosocial issues including early childhood and/or adult abuse, divorce, relational and family crisis, and depression. My specialty is in the treatment of trauma resulting from past or current abuse. In addition to my private practice, I work with Advocates for Survivors of Torture and Trauma, providing therapy for survivors of violence, torture and war trauma. In my work, I use my expertise in psychodynamic and traditional approaches as well as EMDR and hypnosis to guide and support my clients in their pursuit of healing, empowerment and wholeness. Additionally, my training and experience as a movement psychotherapist informs my practice philosophy as I use somatically oriented approaches, creative nonverbal interventions, body mind therapies and movement therapy to alleviate distress related to body image and self-concept.
Using a strengths-based model, we will reveal and expand inherent capacities, gifts and dreams to overcome the obstacles that limit potential confidence and connection to others. The past will not be a place of endless analysis or wallowing. Personal history will be explored to understand fears or beliefs that may impact present functioning.
Our work together honors and holds sacred the courage and the wisdom that is in each of us. Together we will create a safe harbor from which to launch the exciting journey toward inner peace, well-being and aliveness.
Often the aftermath of extreme trauma evokes the questioning of one’'s own purpose, values, identity and relationships. Trauma afflicts the Soul and wounds the Self. These invisible injuries may be the result of childhood abuse, domestic violence, political persecution, war-related conflict or other forms of severe trauma. Resolving the emotional impact of these requires work with a therapist with whom a client establishes
an alliance based on trust and safety. Through a process of both education and client-centered therapy, my therapeutic approach facilitates a recovery and reawakening of soul and self. Clients learn about post traumatic psychophysiological responses and through mind-body experiences manage and decrease disturbing symptoms. At the same time, a gentle in-depth process of healing emotional wounds liberates the client from the paralyzing effects of the traumatic events. It is a heroic odyssey from the darkness of pain and grief to the light of hope and renewal.
Trauma Therapy Resources:
“"The survivor no longer feels possessed by her traumatic past; she is in possession of herself."”
Judith Herman
Learn more about my use of Clinical Hypnosis
Learn more about Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing
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