If you want to change thought patterns or behaviors, you may need to work with your body because it too has developed habits that support your cognitive and emotional habits. What distinguishes me as a psychotherapist is the amount of attention I give to the bodily components of mental/emotional habits and the resources I can bring to improve the body-mind connection. In my practice I use EMDR, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy), IFS (Internal Family Systems), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Neurofeedback (direct brain-training), and EFT (tapping to get traumatic memories unstuck). I offer a safe, empathic place to work on small or big changes related to trauma, anxiety disorders, grief, depression, and attachment problems. My modalities also help with chronic pain. (Please note that insurance generally will not pay for Neurofeedback.) In the first session we will assess whether my resources are matched to your needs. If the fit is not ideal, I will offer to contact the Ithaca Therapists List Serve (using your words) to help find a therapist with the schedule openings and skills most appropriate to your needs.