Katherine Kaufmann

Like many therapists, I have integrated a few different approaches into my work and it would be long and complex to list them all here. Some important key words for my approach with clients: integrative, trauma-informed, NARM (Neuro-affective Relational Model), Core Energetics, Body-psychotherapy, Gestalt (present moment), ACE's (adverse childhood experiences), Interpersonal Neurobiology, Psychobiological unity of Body and Mind. I see the relational aspect of therapy as central to its effectiveness. Together, we'll build a safe container in which you may dare to express your authentic self, try out new ways of relating to yourself and others, and have the experience of being truly heard and seen. I also see you as the expert of your own experience. Though I have expertise and I guide the session to the best of my ability, there is no traditional power hierarchy. We meet as two human beings. Our collaborative work offers the opportunity to explore the depth of your unique experience, in your own time, and according to what YOU are wanting for yourself. I support you in your healthy development of... - The capacity to be in touch with your body and emotions, and to be in connection with others. - The capacity to attune to your needs and emotions, and to reach out and take in physical and emotional nourishment. - The capacity for healthy dependence and interdependence. - The capacity to set appropriate boundaries, to say No, and to speak your mind without guilt of fear. - The capacity to live with an open heart. (In case you are curious to learn more, these are the 5 Core Needs and Capacities set forth by Laurence Heller and Aline LaPierre in their book "Healing Developmental Trauma", which is about NARM, or the Neuro-Affective Relational Model, which I use in my work.)