Becky brings a fierce belief in the individual strength of spirit into her sessions. With focus on safety, self-compassion, and honesty, she supports clients in their journey toward health and healing.
Through trauma-informed counseling, Becky shines a light in the darkness for those with whom she works. She is new to the role of counselor but an experienced LifeStar veteran. She understands the inner battles that can rage and the victories achievable through healing from betrayal trauma and out of control sexual behavior. Becky believes that honesty and accountability have healing properties that cannot be underestimated. She has been involved with the Heart of a Women retreat for years and sees the power in connection, laughter, and adventure.
Becky's focus is trauma-informed attachment and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She is trained in EMDR therapy, trauma-informed yoga, and expressive art therapy. Becky is a Certified Clinical Partner Specialist Candidate (CCPS-C) through APSATS and is trained to work with individuals of all ages, couples, and families.
Becky loves traveling and adventuring (saw the Northern Lights and the Arctic Circle this year!), art and music, and especially being with her family. She also loves Broadway musicals, movies, reading for fun and learning, going to Disneyland, putting up Christmas decorations, and eating Sour Patch Kids. When she isn't counseling or studying, Becky can be found cuddled up on the couch with her family playing the ukulele and enjoying "America's Funniest Home Videos".
Recommended Books:
“The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse” by Charlie Mackesy
“Your Sexually Addicted Spouse” by Barbara Steffens and Marsha Means
“Boundaries: When to say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life” by Henry Cloud and John Townsend
“Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Anti-Diet Approach” by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch
“Daring Greatly: How the Courage to be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead” by Brene Brown
Podcasts:
“Rise Up Restored”- A podcast about rising up from sexual betrayal trauma and finding restoration through Christ. Stories of hope, insight, and healing from real loved ones of sex addicts. Resources are shared and anonymous questions are answered.
“Small Things Often”- The Gottman Institute: Quick Tips about relationships. Successful long-term relationships are created through small words, small gestures, and small acts.
“Smash Boom Best”- A debate show for kids and families that takes two cool things, smashes them together and lets you decide which is best. Cats versus Dogs. Pizza versus Tacos. Super Speed versus Super Strength. Debaters use facts and passion to make their case... teaching listeners how to defend their own opinions along the way.
Apps:
“Insight Timer”- A meditation app with guided meditations, music, talks, and more.
“Abide”- Christian medication app that focuses on bringing more peace and more restful sleep to your life.
“One Minute Pause”- Take a pause. A simple way to connect with God in the middle of your busy day.
“Bejeweled”- Because it’s fun to match gems and blow things up sometimes!
Sites:
Self-Compassion.org – “With self-compassion, we give ourselves the same kindness and care we’d give to a good friend.”
