Meet Our Therapists
Annie Novotny, MAATC, LCPC, ATR, EMDR-TRAINED
Founder
There are many paths to healing, health, and well-being. I founded Roots and rays as a space to meet people wherever they are on their journey and walk for a while, along-side them. I believe whole-heartedly in the power of creative expression and the role it plays in health and healing.
I use a variety of tools in my practice, including the use of art-making as another mode of expression and creative space for problem-solving. I am EMDR-Trained and may integrate mindfulness and meditation techniques, somatic work, and Internal Family Systems into sessions in order to best support the therapeutic process. I collaborate with participants to plan creative solutions and positive coping behaviors in order to address a wide variety of experiences. These include anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships, self-esteem and self-worth, stress, symptoms related to post-traumatic stress, vicarious trauma, being in relationship with a trauma survivor, substance use/ abuse, self-care, and addressing negative coping behaviors. I have worked extensively with survivors of sexual violence, people who have experienced domestic violence, combat Veterans, and other survivors of complex trauma.
If you are needing support at this time, I look forward to connecting with you.
Direct Contact: Annie@rootsandrayscounseling.com
Trissa Dodson, MAATC, LCPC, ATR, LMHC
Staff Therapist
I believe healing and growth thrive within a trusting and collaborative relationship. If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, confused, or uninspired I can help guide you towards clarity and meaning. By encouraging you to be reflective about your experiences, supporting new explorations, and compassionately challenging you to help you reach your definition wellness.
I work in a variety of modalities to support the healing of trauma. I am a Registered Art Therapist trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and I'm in the process of earning AASECT-approved Certification in Sex Therapy (CST). I primarily work with adults who have experienced trauma. Having specific expertise related to sexual abuse/assault, sexuality, identity, self-esteem, sex and intimacy, and bodily awareness. Also, supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, Post-Traumatic-Stress Disorder, dissociation, relationship conflicts, LGBTQIA+ issues, and grief/loss.
The therapy process can be difficult, scary, and messy. We will make room for both the hard stuff and the joyful, humorous parts of life! By co-creating our therapy space, my hope is we can honor all of these moments together, in ways which feel most authentic to you.
Direct Contact: Trissa@rootsandrayscounseling.com
Corbly Brockman, PRE-LICENSED ART THERAPY INTERN
Art Therapy Intern
I believe in working from an integrative methodology within my clinical practice because therapy is not one size fits all. Although my approach is integrative it includes elements of trauma and culturally informed practices, DBT, feminist/Queer relational, psychodynamic, and client centered modalities. My primary focus is to empower individuals on their therapeutic journeys by utilizing artistic practices and expression.
As a practicing interdisciplinary artist l utilize a variety of approaches to art making in my personal and clinical practice. I have experience working with folks challenged with symptoms related to trauma/complex trauma, PTSD, depression/anxiety, as well as other forms of mental health issues. In my graduate training, my most recent role was as an art therapy intern at Jesse Brown Veteran Affairs Medical Center with Veterans who presented with a range of symptoms. Although I enjoy working with people from all kinds of backgrounds, I am especially passionate about working with those who identify within the LGBTQIA+ and TGNQ community. If you are in need of support around life’s challenges at this time, I look forward to connecting, and working with you.
Direct Contact: Corbly@rootsandrayscounseling.com