Monika Martynska

Psychotherapy / Counseling

  LMFT, CNC Certified Nutrition Consultant

Online and in person / sliding scale

Many insurance plans accepted including:

Carelon and United Behavioral Health.

Licensed Marriage

and Family Therapist  

LMFT 104545

Method                                               

Hakomi

Hakomi is a synthesis of western psychology and eastern philosophy/practice. It draws on many modalities including the latest findings in attachment work, trauma, Bioenergetics, Gestalt, Taoism and Buddhism. The goal of Hakomi therapy is to identify old beliefs and patterns, and replace them with new ones that more effectively reflect who we are. We will integrate new choices that offer more freedom and tranquility with the goal of gaining relief from unnecessary suffering.

The practice of mindfulness provides the foundation for this work by allowing you to discover things about yourself that normally go unnoticed. Hakomi sees non-verbal language of the body as an important doorway to the inner workings of the mind. The body remembers everything that ever happens to us and by bringing our loving attention to it we can heal and release those tensions.  

Attachment theory and practice

Attachment theory and practice is something that I have found very useful in my work with clients. The theory states that as children, the quality of relationships we experience with our parents and caregivers creates a template for our intimate relationships later in life. In cases where these early relationships have gone awry and we experience abuse or neglect, death, separation  divorce, or even milder forms of mis-attunement, we are left with attachment injury. This in turn negatively affects our ability to create and maintain healthy intimate adult relationships. By cultivating a non-judgmental environment I will help you to create a new template of safety and security which will support you in being more confident and successful in your relationships .

Communication skills

Communication skills are a central focus of my work with clients. They are an essential aspect of successful relationships and yet many of us do not learn to express ourselves effectively. Together we will explore your communication style and develop more effective ways for you to be heard. We will utilize non-violent communication (NVC) to identify feelings and needs, practice empathy and set rules around difficult conversations.

Brainspotting

“Where you look affects how you feel”

Brainspotting is a cutting edge modality for healing trauma. It locates points in the client’s visual field that help access unprocessed trauma in the subcortical brain. Brainspotting  was discovered in 2003 by David Grand, PHD and currently there are over 13,000 trained therapists worldwide. Brainspotting can be combined with bi-lateral stimulation via headphones for increased effectiveness. It has been utilized  by EMDR therapy and has been shown to be highly effective in treating PTSD.  For more information go to:

Brainspotting.com