Nature-Based EMDR
Providing holistic and effective trauma therapy, consultation, and training that incorporates EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), the creative arts, and nature- and body-based approaches for the treatment of acute, complex, and vicarious trauma.
Healing is in our nature.
I take a collaborative and culturally responsive approach to healing informed by over a decade of trauma work in diverse cultural contexts and humanitarian settings.
As a trauma specialist, consultant, and trainer, I help individuals and groups impacted by upsetting events or ongoing crisis situations to: regain a sense of safety and stability; reprocess and reduce the distress associated with those experiences and their after-effects (including post-traumatic stress, anxiety, fatigue, guilt and self-blame, and issues with work and relationships); build new behavioral patterns, coping strategies, and supports to increase functioning and well-being; and lastly, to take steps toward future goals, be they personal or professional.
Meet Jennifer
Hello! I am a certified trauma treatment specialist and EMDRIA-approved consultant with over 10 years of clinical experience. I specialize in working with adjustment-related stress, acute trauma, complex and conflict-related trauma, as well as vicarious traumatization. Based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia since 2021, I am dedicated to the field of global mental health and providing specialized trauma treatment to people living in underserved settings.
In addition to my private practice (offered both in-person and over telehealth), I am actively involved in various international projects.
“I believe an essential part of providing trauma-informed care is offering my clients experiences that are the opposite of trauma: relational safety, choice, empowerment, predictability, transparency, and respect.”
Trainings & Workshops
I am passionate about providing trainings and workshops to help professionals understand and address the impacts of
trauma, and to improve their own self-care practices.
EMDR Consulting
As an EMDRIA Approved Consultant, my goal is to make EMDR feel like a natural, intuitive process, both for you and your clients.
Professional Resources
Tools, insights, and support tailored to therapists and trauma practitioners, whether you’re a seasoned clinician or just starting your journey.
Answers to Your FAQs
Do you have questions about our services and support? I’m here to provide you with all the answers you need to make the right choice.
The Nature-Based Approach
Trauma work is about trusting in the client’s innate capacity to heal and inviting collaborative decision-making each step of the way so they feel in control of their healing journey. Connecting the core concepts of EMDR to metaphors from the natural world provides an intuitive and universally understood reference point so that the modality can resonate with therapists—and the clients and communities they work with—across a range of cultural settings and contexts. Nature-based and creative approaches provide opportunities to engage the client in more restorative and relational ways and have the potential to enhance intercultural effectiveness. Consultation and training can help you build on a foundation of trauma-informed care to guide your clients through the phases of trauma treatment intuitively and skillfully. When you feel confident and centered in your approach, even with highly complex cases, you can empower your clients to face and resolve the impact of trauma and adversity in their lives (rather than avoid them) within a supportive and safe relational context.
