Sensory Processing, EMDR, IASIS MC Neurofeedback, Imago Relationship and Attachment Therapy
Therapist Co-Owner
I’ve been working in Occupational Therapy for the past 30+ years specializing in Sensory Processing Disorder. I’ve assisted many people and/or families manage symptoms that can be paired with sensory processing issues, such as: autism, ADHD, ADD, cutting, bipolar, and behavioral and emotional difficulties that disrupt our daily life. As a Certified EMDR Therapist and an EMDRIA approved Consultant. I’ve paired sensory work with my EMDR skills and techniques forming an sensory-trauma informed protocol. This combination processes trauma and difficult feelings, such as anxiety and depression, at a much faster rate than other therapies. It calms down undesirable emotions and decreases impulsivity, tantrums, poor coping or communication skills. As a Certified Imago Therapist and working with clients, I have incorporated IMAGO relationship/couples techniques, along with other therapies, to help rekindle and develop a tighter the bond, trust, and connection within themselves, their families, and/or with their partner. EMDR, Imago, and sensory work are effective counseling techniques in managing difficult behaviors, emotions, and labels that may develop with these challenging issues. I’ve developed an effective expertise with Eating Disorders, Addiction, Trauma, ADHD, OCD, and other diagnoses that have been difficult to treat and master.
Therapist Co-Owner
MA, LPC, LMFT, NBCC Saundra Dickinson is a LPC, LMFT, and an NCC in private practice in the Humble/Kingwood area at ALTERNATIVES FOR FAMILY CRISIS since 1992. She is a Certified EMDR Therapist since 1998 and is now a EMDR CIT & Certified EMDR Therapist. Her specialty is in the arena of human relationships of all kinds, couples, families, individuals work, community, friendships, addictions, and trauma. In the past 30 years, Saundra has been trained and mentored by many who have become the best in their fields, Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt who pioneered the world-renowned IMAGO Relationship Therapy that is now in 57 languages. She is a Certified IMAGO Relationship Therapist and Workshop Presenter for both couples and individuals and served for two years on the Board of IMAGO Relationships International. Her years of formal training have extended to Pia Mellody at The Meadows in Arizona for her Inner Child Work, Terry Real in Boston for his Relationship Rescue work, Hal and Sidra Stone’s Voice Dialogue work, Stephan Glen’s work, Raising Self-Reliant Children in a Self-Indulgent World, and countless EMDR Trainers in the past 22 years who have turned the light on with trauma so that it does not have to be a debilitating disease that permanently stifles one’s life. Saundra has written her own book, Love That works: The 12 Foundation Stones and created and presented her popular television show, “Love That Works” seen for 10 years on the local Kingwood Cable. In her 30 years in this field, Saundra’s knowledge, experience, and dedication have helped teach many couples, individuals, and families the importance and necessity of restoring and reconnecting their lives with their marriages and families. Website: www.saundradickinson.com to learn more about her work. Email her at: dsaundra@suddenlink.net www.integratedpathwaysgroup.com
A Journey You Don’t Have to Make Alone. Individual therapy is a very personal journey. People seek therapy when they’re struggling to make sense of their life and who they are. Many times, they’re unsure of where to begin, or what is really missing or wrong. They’re “not happy” or “fulfilled” in their overall lives. Discover Who You Are with Individual Therapy Individual therapy helps you explore your coping, communication, and relationship patterns. You’ll be able to identify even the smallest glitch that’s causing you unhappiness or wholeness. Discover enhanced, emotional well-being in a safe, supportive environment that leads to positive feelings, including improved confidence, empowerment, and self-growth. Individual therapy helps you from feeling ‘stuck’ to feelings of successful and accomplishment through your life journey.
SpecialtiesBecome the Most Connected Couple You Know Feeling alone when you aren’t alone? Maybe you’re misunderstood, scared, and unable to connect with your partner – longing for the fun and exciting life you once had. Are you over the anger, contempt, and the feeling that you can do nothing right? It’s exhausting trying to communicate with no empathy or respect. Many couples find themselves in these situations, having these same feelings. The disconnect makes you wonder if the marriage was ever real or just a bad dream. These feelings of hopelessness and the desperate desire for connection may lead you and/or your partner to seek guidance and help with this journey. I can help!
SpecialtiesFamily life… it can be a challenge. Maybe you’re having a difficult time communicating with your children. They don’t want to express and share their feelings about what’s happening in their lives. You and your partner argue over how to discipline or parent your children. When you try to work out your differences, are family members so busy talking over one another, waiting their turn to defend their position? It’s time to work together. It’s time to heal any mental, emotional, or psychological problems tearing your family apart. In order to help a family work together towards a healthy family life, family therapists aim to aid family members in improving communication, solving family problems, understanding and handling special family situations, and creating a better functioning home environment (Family Therapy, 2017A).
SpecialtiesIASIS MCN Neurofeedback stimulates the brain to heal itself. A mild electrical signal is sent through the skull to the brain to help it to self regulate. This is an FDA approved, non-invasive method to allow the brain to regulate itself.
SpecialtiesEmail or text is best way to reach me. I am in session during the day and I am unable to answer the phone.
Eating disorders are pathological conditions characterized by disturbed eating behaviors that affect mental and physical health. Among them, some Avoidant-Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), Pica and Anorexia Nervosa (AN) studies have shown, at least in part, a sensory-related etiology. Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a neurological condition that exists when the brain has an altered processing of sensory signals, resulting in non-adaptive motor and/or behavioral responses. Some of the SPD phenotypes include hyper or hypo-reactivity to one or more sensory channels, including tactile, olfactory, visual and oral that might have connections with the aforementioned eating disorders, like atypical responses from determined food colors, textures or smells which eventually lead to unhealthy eating behaviors, weight imbalance, malnutrition and psychosocial impairment. We have gathered and discussed some of the most relevant studies about the connection between eating disorders and SPD, proposing a general term called sensory eating disorder to define peculiar SPD cases that might evolve to an established eating disorder. Keywords: Sensory processing disorder; Eating disorders; Sensory eating disorder; Avoidant-restrictive; Food intake disorder; Pica; Anorexia nervosa; Autism Abbreviations : ARFID: Avoidant-Restrictive Food Intake Disorder; AN: Anorexia Nervosa; SPD: Sensory Processing Disorder
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