Hello, I’m Glynis. This is some information about my approach as a therapist.
“Where hope grows, miracles blossom.”
—Elna Rae
Sandtray, EMDR & Somatic Therapy: A Whole-Person Approach to Healing
Healing isn’t just about talking, nor is it a one-size-fits-all process. It’s about listening to the whole self: mind, body, and emotions. By integrating Sandtray Therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and Somatic Therapy, I offer a deeply holistic and trauma-informed approach that supports healing on every level. I refer to this as my “three-legged stool”
The Power of Integration
Each of these modalities offers something unique:
Sandtray Therapy provides a visual, creative space to express and explore inner experiences when words aren’t enough.
EMDR helps the brain safely reprocess traumatic or stuck memories, reducing distress and fostering resilience.
Somatic Therapy brings awareness to the body, helping clients notice and release tension, trauma responses, and stored emotions held in the nervous system.
When combined, these approaches create a powerful synergy. The sandtray activates right-brain, symbolic processing; EMDR brings in structured, bilateral stimulation for memory integration; and somatic work grounds the experience, allowing healing to unfold through the body—not just the mind.
To develop a thorough and comprehensive approach for each individual client, I also use other approaches, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and expressive activities.
If you are in a crisis or someone you know is in danger, please call 911 or call/text a crisis hotline: 1-800-273-8255 or text “HOME” to 741-741.