Hello & Welcome
My name is Pamela Sue (she/her) and I have been supporting the yoga and mental health fields since August of 2016. During this time, I graduated with my Master of Social Work (MSW) from Aurora University and passed the state licensing board examination to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Illinois.
While attending graduate school, I completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training with Yoga by Degrees and have since progressed to an Experienced-Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT) with Yoga Alliance, a professional organization for yoga teachers. I also hold the Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP) designation, which allows me to provide continuing education for Registered Yoga Teachers (RYTs).
Currently, I am attending the 300-Hour Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) Certification Program with the Center for Trauma and Embodiment at Justice Resource Institute (JRI), a leading evidence-based adjunct treatment for complex trauma.
From my experiences as a somatic-based, trauma-informed clinician and yoga facilitator, I have come to understand the importance of establishing safety for survivors of trauma, as well as the ongoing process of healing and recovery they live. These understandings guide the focus of my clinical practice as I continue to work with those impacted by complex trauma through the therapeutic and yogic services offered at my private practice.
Experienced-Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT)
Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP)
Trauma-Conscious Yoga Method® (TCYM®)
Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST)
“A healer does not heal you. A healer is someone who holds space for you while you awaken your inner healer, so that you may heal yourself”
Maryam Hasnaa
Therapeutic Modalities
The path of awakening to an authentic, healing self is unique for everyone. I offer an integrative approach to treatment that provides an empowering, holistic healing process. Below are names and brief descriptions of some therapeutic modalities you may expect when working with me in the therapy room.
Attachment-Based
Understands and addresses the lifelong impact your early childhood relationships have on your development, including affect and self regulation, as well as current relationship patterns.
Bibliotherapy
Reading, reflecting upon, and discussing selected literature (i.e. personal narratives, storytelling, workbooks) as it relates to and supports your healing needs.
Mindfulness-Based
Mindfulness practices guide your attention into the present moment by bringing your awareness to your body, feelings, mind, and the world around you as it is happening here and now.
Parts Work
Recognizes there are different parts to each of us that engage our inner world, and provides a framework and vocabulary from which to explore and process our inner workings.
Person Centered
Grounded in the idea that you are the expert of your life and, with the support of the therapist, are able to facilitate change and healing from within.
Somatic-Based
Takes into account the intimate connection of body and mind by including and engaging with the body throughout the healing process.
Trauma-Informed
This framework integrates an understanding of trauma into all aspects of care that prioritizes your safety and agency in healing.
Yogic Practices
Ancient techniques (e.g. āsana, meditation, prāṇāyāma) originating from Southeast Asia that encourage unity of body, mind, and spirit, with self.