Vivian Coles

Do you want to make room in your life for joy, confidence and hope? My approach is informed, compassionate, and heart-centered. Finding body-centered techniques beneficial to the body, I pace therapy with your body's wisdom. I work to resolve traumatic stress patterns, transforming them to nurture your unique, individual unfolding. I utilize a developmental, humanistic approach, integrating my psychotherapy training. My desire is to be available to adults and children to assist them in opening doors they have been unable to open alone, helping them assimilate difficult material at their own pace.

I am particularly skilled in my use of EMDR (eye movement desensitization reprocessing) and Somatic Experiencing, working with adults and children dealing with trauma, anxiety, divorce or relationship issues. Clients appreciate the consciousness it brings to their bodies and support for their nervous system, finding seamless ways to integrate trauma.

I believe that clients have the innate wisdom to direct their lives. I see my role as a guide, helping clients find their way to their own truth. As a trained Play Therapist, I also like working with children age 7 and older utilizing play, sand tray and art therapy.