Success Stories
She has changed my life entirely. I was nervous to start therapy because of past experiences, but she completely changed my perspective on therapy. I don’t know where I would be mentally if it wasn’t for her helping me. I highly recommend her.
when I first started therapy I was incredibly nervous and unsure about it but after my first session with erin I felt incredibly comfortable and safe. She really changed the way I think about things and I probably wouldn't be where I am if I hadn't gone to her. She's a pretty incredible person and really knows what she's talking about! :)
Erin has been an invaluable support in my life! I feel safe, seen and understood by her. There is an authenticity about her that I’ve never experienced with any other therapist. She keeps is real and gets to the heart of the matter while still being gentle with my emotional self. I have never had a therapist tell me from the get go that if I don’t feel safe or seen with her, then she wouldn’t be offended at all if I discontinued meeting. She explained that her goal was for me to have the peace that I sought whether it was with her or another therapist. I knew right then how much she cared! I tend to feel awkward around people (which we are working through) and yet from the first deep breath with Erin, I feel completely at ease. She seems to know exactly when to ask a question and when silence is needed to allow me to find my words. Some days I feel like sitting and other days, I wanna lie down. Some days I have a fidget with me and other days, I fidget with items in her room. I feel totally accepted to be myself in all of the ways that I am with Erin.
My Practice
I am passionate about helping others make positive intentional long lasting changes. My 14 years of experience enables me to offer effective individualized care. If you are looking for a caring but straightforward individual; who will guide you while exploring solutions to help you pass your current roadblock, then you are in the right place.
I love change and transitions. We grow when we are uncomfortable so in my session we will talk about uncomfortable crap - that's why you are seeing me. I am authentic therefore I swear. I am known to be very direct. I'm originally from Chicago. My expertise are in the use of EMDR to explore roots. I work with individuals who feel stuck and unable to move forward in life; due to a life transition or a past trauma.
If you are looking to schedule a therapy session then send me an email; my schedule fluctuates greatly.
erinvandermore@medofficemail.com
Overview
If you are ready to make that change in your life... contact me; I have guided and supported 1000s of individuals over my 14 years to make lasting positive changes in their lives.
I am constantly learning and sharing what I have learned with you! I only make suggestions and use techniques that I know work because I have tried them myself. I use a variety of evidence-based techniques to guide my clients from the feeling of being "stuck".
Patient Promise
I promise to be there for you in every step of your journey. The goal of therapy is to help you grow from your struggles and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
Therapy
Models, Techniques and Approaches
There are many different models, techniques and approaches to healing. I use and have been trained in evidence-based therapies such as, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on both thoughts and behaviors. I am trained in solution-focused therapy which is future-focused, goal-directed, and focuses on solutions. I have training in Community Resiliency Model (CRM) which has strategies for helping you to reduce your own stress as well as stressed out or upset children. I am also trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy is an integrative psychotherapy approach that has been extensively researched and proven effective for the treatment of trauma. EMDR therapy includes a set of standardized protocols that incorporate elements from many different treatment approaches.
Treatment Focus
I focus on helping individuals through goal-oriented steps that takes a hands-on, practical approach to problem-solving and helps individuals become aware of their inner strengths.
EMDR
General Information
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences. Repeated studies show that by using EMDR therapy people can experience the benefits of psychotherapy that once took years to make a difference. It is widely assumed that severe emotional pain requires a long time to heal. EMDR therapy shows that the mind can in fact heal from psychological trauma much as the body recovers from physical trauma. When you cut your hand, your body works to close the wound. If a foreign object or repeated injury irritates the wound, it festers and causes pain. Once the block is removed, healing resumes. EMDR therapy demonstrates that a similar sequence of events occurs with mental processes. The brain’s information processing system naturally moves toward mental health. If the system is blocked or imbalanced by the impact of a disturbing event, the emotional wound festers and can cause intense suffering. Once the block is removed, healing resumes. (EMDR institute website)
Websites : https://www.emdria.org/ https://www.emdr.com/
Introduction to EMDR: https://youtu.be/Pkfln-ZtWeY
What is EMDR?
Coaching option
Online Coaching Courses (insurance ineligible)
My Coaching course will empower you to transform your relationship with food and recognize, validate your emotions instead of avoiding or numbing them.
Why my approach?
Because we're working at getting to the root of the emotional eating; not depriving yourself, not counting calories for the rest of your life - instead let's create a real consistent mind shift around your relationship with food
If your relationship with food is causing you distress and lowering the quality of your life, then this course is for you. Get the jump start you need to take back your control and power.
If you need support but are looking for an option rather than weekly therapy then coaching is the way to go.
Digital Courses
If an interactive journal does not fit your needs, I also offer supplemental digital courses that offer real world skills. Digital courses offer greater flexibility versus a weekly or monthly one-on-one coaching session and allows the learner to rewatch as many times as they like. Digital courses can offer the information and validation that you are looking for. (check out my free video on grounding techniques)
