Imari Hardon (She/Hers)

Psychodynamic therapy focuses on the psychological roots of emotional suffering. Its hallmarks are self-reflection and self-examination, and the use of the relationship between therapist and patient as a window into problematic relationship patterns in the patient's life.

Psychodrama is an experiential form of therapy that allows for corrective and reparative experiences followed by dynamic improvement through expression and rehearsal. In plain terms, we can revisit the traumatic moments in your life, or the moments you wished had happened to heal the trauma and correct your narrative. Playing pretend is not only for kids, it is a powerful way to understand the world around you, and to practice being the person you want to be.

An Internal Family System (IFS) approach works on reducing internal conflict that can keep you feeling stuck instead of moving forward towards your goals. Many of us have had the experience of feeling that a part of us wanted to do one thing, but another part of ourselves is concerned that what we want will lead to disappointment or might even feel threatening at a certain level. We'll use IFS to explore the parts of us that are preventing us from connection.

I helps patients with depression improve their life outlook and reframe thoughts to help them find more peace and happiness in day-to-day life. I customizes your treatment plan, and it may include: Internal family systems therapy works to reduce conflict in your mind that makes you feel stuck. Mindfulness therapies help you enjoy the moment and redirect unhelpful thoughts. Psychodrama to change your own narrative that gets in your way of creating the life that you desire for yourself.

I help clients to shift to more beneficial and healthy thoughts surrounding a traumatic event, with the use of: Mindfulness, to help you focus on the present moment EMDR, to help you move past memories from a traumatic event Internal family systems (IFS) therapy, to reduce internal conflict and feel safe.

I customizes your anxiety treatment plan according to the severity of your symptoms and your triggers. I use techniques to help you reframe your thoughts and manage your condition. With the use of Mindfulness I can help you become more mindful so you don’t have the time or interest in anxious, negative thoughts. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) EMDR helps you understand your anxiety triggers and symptoms and how they may be connected to unprocessed memories.