Clinical Psychologist
3000 Gulf Breeze Parkway
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
Therapy & Specialties
Therapeutic Approaches
No single approach to therapy works for everyone. At Hayfield Healing Psychotherapy, I draw from an integrative blend of trauma therapy, somatic methods, and evidence-based treatments to help you feel calmer, more connected, and more in control of your life. Whether you’re seeking support for anxiety, trauma recovery, relationship challenges, or difficulty sleeping, we’ll work together to uncover what your mind and body need to heal safely and fully — in person or through online therapy in Florida.
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Below are some of the therapeutic approaches I draw from most often, selected and tailored to each client’s individual needs and goals.
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Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM)
CRM was developed specifically for the treatment of complex trauma and dissociation. This trauma therapy offers a deeply embodied framework that allows clients to process safely without needing to re-experience painful emotions in detail. By layering internal and external “resources,” you can stay grounded while accessing and resolving the root of emotional or physiological blocks. CRM often allows people to break through barriers that other therapies were unable to reach, restoring a sense of wholeness and integration.
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR helps the brain reprocess stuck or distressing memories so they can lose their emotional intensity. It’s particularly effective for trauma, anxiety, and negative self-beliefs. Sessions often involve gentle eye movements or alternating tactile stimulation to support your brain’s natural healing process.​​
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Clinical Hypnosis
Clinical hypnosis uses focused attention and relaxation to access the subconscious mind, supporting behavior change, emotional regulation, and self-healing. Clinical hypnosis can also support anxiety and stress reduction through deep focus and nervous system regulation. It’s especially useful for anxiety, pain management, and building new patterns of confidence and calm.
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Specializations
Below are some of the areas I most often help clients with, using a trauma-informed, integrative approach.
​Trauma, Dissociation, & PTSD
​Trauma often leaves behind patterns that the mind can’t simply think away. Your body might stay alert, emotions may feel unpredictable, or you may struggle to connect with others or with yourself. Whether your experiences involve a single event or prolonged stress and relational trauma, therapy provides a path toward integration rather than re-experiencing. We’ll focus on creating safety in the present moment, helping your body and nervous system register that the danger has passed. Through approaches like CRM and EMDR, we can work gently with trauma and dissociation to restore stability, connection, and the ability to experience life without constant vigilance.
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Perfectionism, Self-Doubt, & Self-Esteem
Perfectionism often hides deep self-doubt and the belief that your worth depends on what you do rather than who you are. You may find yourself constantly pushing, overanalyzing, or feeling like rest has to be earned. Alternatively, you might find that you defer to the judgement or opinions of others, doubting your own opinions, feelings, preferences, or reactions. Together, we’ll uncover the roots of these patterns — often shaped by early experiences of conditional approval or emotional neglect — and help you build a more balanced internal world. Therapy supports you in improving your sense of self, your sense of trust in your own judgement, and your ability to soften the inner critic that drives exhaustion and shame.​​​
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Repeating Relationship Cycles
It can be painful to notice yourself engaging in the same dynamics again and again — relationships that start with connection but end in distance, imbalance, or self-blame, and wondering if you somehow "attract" toxic partners. These patterns often have roots in early attachment and nervous system conditioning, not weakness or lack of insight. In therapy, we’ll work together to identify the underlying emotional templates shaping your relationships and develop new ways of connecting that feel mutual and secure. The goal isn’t to change who you are, but to create relationships where authenticity and emotional safety can coexist. Healing these patterns often leads to a deeper sense of ease, trust, and satisfaction in connection — and is a common focus in therapy for anxiety and relationship issues.​​​​
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Anxiety
Anxiety can manifest as constant overthinking, restlessness, or physical symptoms that seem to come from nowhere. It can make it difficult to slow down, focus, or feel present even in peaceful moments. Therapy helps you understand the connection between your thoughts, body, and environment, and how your nervous system has learned to stay on alert to keep you safe. Together, we’ll work on strategies to calm the body and reframe unhelpful mental loops while addressing the deeper fears or stress responses that drive anxiety. The goal is not to eliminate anxiety entirely but to build a steadier baseline where calm and clarity can return more naturally.​​​​
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Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse
After a narcissistic or emotionally manipulative relationship, it’s common to feel disoriented, self-doubting, and unsure of what’s real. Gaslighting, invalidation, and cycles of idealization and withdrawal can fracture your sense of trust — in others and in yourself. Therapy provides a space to process the confusion, grief, and anger that come with this type of relationship trauma. We’ll work to rebuild self-trust, strengthen boundaries, and restore a felt sense of safety in both solitude and connection. Healing from narcissistic abuse is not just about recovery — it’s about reclaiming your own voice, values, and internal steadiness.​​​
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Depression
Depression can feel like a dimming of connection — to joy, purpose, or even your own energy. You might appear composed and capable but feel detached or numb beneath the surface. In therapy, we’ll explore the emotional and physiological factors contributing to your low mood, such as unresolved grief, chronic stress, or perfectionistic pressure. We’ll also focus on rebuilding rhythm — through restorative rest, body awareness, and connection to meaning. My goal is to help you move beyond surviving to a place where you can experience genuine motivation, contentment, and self-compassion again.
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