I’ve personally floundered in the dangerous waters of loss, trauma and addiction, as have some of my loved ones. Time outdoors, forming a solid support network, and EMDR therapy, kept me afloat long enough to create a life worth staying sober for. While this experience alone has not made me an expert in addressing these issues with others, it has been the driving force behind my clinical training. When you find a peaceful life, you want others to to have that same option.
I’ve pursued years of clinical training, but my most robust learning experiences have come from my therapy clients and the therapists who seek my consultation services. From that work, I have learned:
That I will approach my task at hand, be it—individual therapy, consultation or training—with passion, curiosity, hard work, partnership, hopefulness and solid ethics. My approach is person-centered, down to earth and grounded in evidence based clinical training.
For information or to receive updates for services and training please contact me:
Hope Payson
LCSW, LADC and EMDR Consultant