Trauma Therapy for Adults in Washington and Oregon
Trauma can affect the way we relate to ourselves, others, and the world around us long after difficult experiences have ended. Many people living with trauma appear high-functioning on the outside while privately struggling with anxiety, emotional overwhelm, perfectionism, self-doubt, burnout, or difficulty feeling fully safe and connected.
Trauma is not always connected to a single event. Chronic stress, emotionally painful relationships, criticism, loss, instability, or experiences of feeling unseen or unsupported can also leave lasting emotional and nervous system impacts.
How Trauma Can Affect Daily Life
Common experiences related to trauma may include:
chronic anxiety or overthinking
emotional numbness or disconnection
people-pleasing patterns
perfectionism and self-criticism
difficulty trusting yourself or others
burnout and emotional exhaustion
feeling “on edge” or unable to relax
shame or low self-worth
panic or overwhelm
feeling stuck in survival mode
My Approach to Trauma Therapy
I provide trauma-informed therapy using EMDR, somatic therapy, and relational approaches to help clients process difficult experiences while building greater emotional safety and nervous system regulation. Therapy is collaborative, supportive, and paced carefully based on your comfort level and needs.
My approach focuses not only on understanding what happened, but also on helping clients feel more grounded, connected to themselves, and less overwhelmed by t
Trauma and the Nervous System
Trauma can impact the nervous system in ways that keep people feeling constantly alert, emotionally reactive, disconnected, or exhausted. Therapy can help clients better understand these stress responses while developing greater emotional regulation, self-trust, and internal safety over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is trauma therapy?
Trauma therapy helps people process distressing or overwhelming experiences while developing greater emotional safety, regulation, and connection to themselves.
Do I need to have experienced a major trauma for therapy to help?
No. Trauma can result from many different experiences, including chronic stress, emotionally painful relationships, loss, criticism, or ongoing feelings of instability or unsafety.
Can trauma cause anxiety and perfectionism?
Yes. Many people develop perfectionism, overthinking, people-pleasing, or chronic anxiety as ways of coping with stress or emotional pain.
What types of therapy do you use for trauma?
I use EMDR, somatic therapy, and trauma-informed approaches tailored to each client’s needs and pace.
Is online trauma therapy effective?
Yes. Online therapy can be highly effective for trauma work, including EMDR and somatic therapy, while allowing clients to participate from a familiar and comfortable environment.
I offer online trauma therapy for adults across Washington and Oregon specializing in anxiety, trauma, EMDR, and somatic therapy. If you’d like to explore whether therapy feels like a good fit, I welcome you to reach out for a free consultation.