Molly Traffas, LSCSW
Molly Traffas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, certified in EMDR by the international organization, EMDRIA. Molly specializes in the treatment of trauma and PTSD, and consequently, in the treatment of the frequently associated experiences of low self esteem, chronic relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, and reoccurring patterns of abuse. One might understand trauma to include a car accident, a storm, such as a tornado or hurricane, being a victim or witness of a crime, domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or childhood abuse, neglect, or bullying.
Since a frequently experienced consequence of trauma or neglect is difficulty with relationships, Molly developed a strong interest in the dynamics of relationships (such as, the relationship to self, the relationship to others, the relationship to the external world), as well as in how to verbalize and communicate effectively without aggression or threat to self or other. This hunger for deeper insight, for healing, for tools or skills to offer, ultimately, led her to the study of Compassionate Communication and the Right Use of Power and the Power Spiral. The insight and skills she has gained through her studies with Cedar Barstow in the Right use of Power and with Robert Gonzales, Marshall Rosenberg, Linnaea Marvel, and other trainers in Compassionate Communication have now been interwoven throughout her work with individuals and couples.
Supportive approaches/tools for healing that Molly offers include: EMDR, HeartMath, EFT, Relaxation and Visualization techniques, as well as, Compassionate Presence practices. Central in her work is being able to offer her clients supportive and collaborative services of the InnerWorks Staff which allows them to be able to address any physical needs that are impacting and being impacted by their mental and emotional states. Her clients have available such collaborative services as medical and chiropractic consultation, massage, cranio-sacral, zero balancing, yoga, therapeutic touch, Reiki, physical fitness, nutritional counseling, and spiritual direction.
