Donna Certo Ilstrup is a Therapist based in the USA. My areas of speciality include ADD and ADHD, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Peer Relationships, School Issues, Self Esteem, Stress, and Women's Issues. This profile is currently unclaimed; please validate the details are current when communicating with the mental health professional.
Therapist Overview
Native American cultures believe a decision today will impact the next seven generations. I work to keep past traumas and unwanted patterns from impacting your life now and in the future. I specialize in trauma resolution (using EMDR), managing anxiety/stress, personalizing interventions to improve school experiences, and improving family dynamics. When working with families, I give them a framework and age appropriate tools for use in the home, classroom, and/or social settings. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an integrative psychotherapy approach that has been extensively researched and proven effective for the treatment of trauma. If suitable for my client, I will use it to treat PTSD, complicated grief, phobias, and memories of sexual/physical abuse. A unique fact about me is that I began my career as a teacher. It allows me to work more effectively with teachers as part of our treatment team! I have more than 29 years of experience working with chil