Military Sexual Trauma with Dana Strickland
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In this week’s episode, meet Dana Strickland (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona and Texas, an EMDR Consultant and Brainspotter, as well as an approved clinical supervisor in Arizona.
Dana is a disabled Army Veteran and survivor of military sexual trauma (MST). Choosing to become a trauma therapist was a deeply personal and profound decision which helped her to create a meaning from pain in a way that served her growth instead of limiting it. Healing is not about restoring what was, it is a process of coming back into our SELF to intentionally create new and empowered meaning. Using EMDR, Brainspotting, Mindfulness, and somatic interventions Dana helps women sort through the pieces of what feels broken, creating a mosaic of healing, embodiment, and spiritual growth, discovering and honoring who they came to be in the world. By taking intentional and aligned actions, you can experience fulfillment as a way of being.
Dana offers individual therapy both in-person and telehealth for adult clients in Arizona and telehealth only services in Texas. Jack, an emotional support Aussie, joins in-person sessions to bring comfort, grounding, snoot boops and fluffy cuteness. Dana is in-network with Aetna and BCBS and offer extended Brainspotting and EMDR sessions for self-pay clients.
Full Life Counseling Website: www.flcinaz.com
Resources List - Survivors United https://www.survivorunited.org/resources-treatment
Mobile Apps -
Beyond MST (Google Play and Apple). Beyond MST is a free, secure and private self-help mobile app created specifically to support the health and well-being of survivors of MST. The app has over 30 specialized tools and other features to help MST survivors cope with challenges, manage symptoms, improve their quality of life and find hope. Users do not need to create an account or be in treatment to use the app. Any personal information entered in the app is not shared with anyone, including the VA.
Safe Helpline (Google Play and Apple). Services are anonymous, confidential and tailored to support members of the DoD community and their loved ones affected by sexual assault.
Stories of Recovery - maketheconnection.net
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About Your Co-Host: Tony Parmenter, MA, LCMHC, EMDRIA Approved Consultant Tony Parmenter, co-host, is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Certified EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, and founder of Seiyu Institute for Health & Training, L3C, where he specializes in complex trauma and intergenerational healing. A U.S. Air Force veteran who served in Operation Enduring Freedom before teaching ESL in Tokyo and training as a Mental Health Counselor, Tony brings a unique perspective to his work with veterans, first responders, healthcare professionals, and creatives. He is the creator of innovative trauma treatment approaches including the Medicine-free Altered State Recovery System (MARS) and Therapeutic Fly-fishing with EMDR (TF-EMDR)®, which integrate nature-based interventions with evidence-based practices. His holistic approach draws from EMDR, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, polyvagal theory, Reiki, clinical hypnosis, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. Tony is also a musician, outdoor enthusiast, professional trainer who has held visiting or adjunct professorships at NYU, Bellevue University, Purdue University, and others. Additionally, he is a volunteer with the Vermont TRN and American Red Cross, bringing a whole-person/whole-spirit perspective to trauma recovery that honors the interconnection of mind, body, and spirit.
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