Working with

Dr. Mika-Lude

My approach is both collaborative and holistic, focusing on you as a whole person and working with you to identify the source(s) of a problem in addition to reducing symptoms. Together, we will take a look at your thoughts/beliefs, feelings, behaviors, and - perhaps most importantly - your nervous system. Understanding how your nervous system responds to stress and safety is key to identifying root causes of challenges, developing coping skills, and building lasting resilience. By "getting to know" your nervous system, we'll uncover patterns that may no longer be useful and work toward developing different, more constructive ways of being.​

I specialize in working with adults with a variety of mental health, trauma, addiction, and interpersonal issues. I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based therapeutic approach for healing trauma, and I integrate insights from Polyvagal Theory to help you feel safe, grounded, and empowered throughout the therapeutic process.

Our work together will be tailored to your specific needs and aspirations. Whether you're seeking relief from symptoms, striving to improve relationships, or help navigating a major life transition, we'll develop a plan to help you move toward those goals with greater confidence and clarity. Therapy is hard work, but you don't have to do it alone; we'll work together to get you where you want to go. Your future self will thank you!