Individual Therapy

We all have ways of coping that we have learned from an early age. This protective armor has been essential for our survival and has shaped our self and how we see the world around us. At times, these patterns of engaging with our self and others can become less effective and may cause us distress and suffering. This often occurs during stressful life events and times of transition. When our old patterns stop working, and we find ourselves experiencing inner conflict or conflicts with others, it can be a great time to seek out therapy.

My goal is to help you feel comfortable and cultivate curiosity and appreciation of your inner experience. Often times, we are reluctant to look inward but it is only from this place of inner knowing that we can make meaningful change. My hope is to help create lasting change so in addition to insight oriented psychotherapy, we will also spend time learning about different tools and strategies for self-care and stress reduction that you can take with you and apply outside of the therapy room.

Each patient brings something different to the therapeutic process and I will create an individualized approach that meets your needs. At times it can be helpful to focus on relational patterns, unhelpful thoughts, lifestyle changes, and even ways to be more present and mindful. Creative expression, seeking out passions, and cultivating self-acceptance can also be valuable. These are just some of the many approaches that can be valuable in individual work.

Therapy is not a cure all! And, at times it can be difficult and overwhelming. There is a reason it is referred to as “therapeutic work” and yet I am committed to taking this journey with you and I am confident that you can heal and create meaningful change in your life.

Couples Therapy

Dr. Nervi also has experience and training working with couples. Communication difficulties, problems with intimacy, and navigating the rigors of parenting are just some of the many reasons couples seek out treatment. We often bring into our partnerships relational patterns we’ve experienced in our family of origin. At times we may have a tendency to reenact relational patterns with our partners that are unhelpful and couples work can be a wonderful way to be curious about these patterns so that we can reconnect with our loved ones in healthy ways. Couples therapy can also be a great way to find effective ways to communicate, manage conflict, minimize destructive patterns of behavior, move out of gridlock, process arguments, and enhance friendship and intimacy.

Hypnotherapy

Why try hypnosis? Hypnosis can be a wonderful way to work through issues of anxiety, pain, phobias, and relational trauma. Hypnosis can offer the patient an opportunity to explore their unconscious mind more fully. From this altered state of consciousness and increased relaxation, we are often able to access difficult painful experiences and work through them in a way that does not feel overwhelming. Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D., a pioneering researcher on trauma states, “the past is impressed not only on their minds…..but also on the very core of their beings; in the safety of their bodies”. Traumatic events are often very difficult to put into words and according to Van Der Kolk are stored in the body. With that in mind, we need to look for alternatives to talk therapy to help access and safely integrate these experiences into conscious awareness.