THERAPY FOR
TRAUMA & PTSD
in Bellingham, WA
Does this resonate with you?
you find it hard to relax or let your guard down, especially when in new environments
trusting people doesn’t come easily
your body tenses up before your mind even knows why
your mind might suddenly “go numb” or “check out”
YOU’RE IN THE
RIGHT PLACE IF…
you’ve learned how to cope in order to function but still don’t feel safe
shame or guilt can suddenly take over and influence the choices you make
you’re looking for deeper understanding of what’s happening in your body and mind
MEET YOUR
TRAUMA THERAPIST in bellingham, WA
You’re exhausted and running on empty. Sleep doesn’t come easy these days, despite needing it more than ever. Maybe your body reacts in ways that feel foreign and confusing to you.
You probably learned to survive and cope in ways that made complete sense at the time, like scanning your surroundings, staying in control, being one step ahead. Those instincts protected you and served such an important role in your life. Now, you might be finding that you’d like additional tools in your toolbox that can allow your system to put down the hypervigilance or intensity of reactions that you’re having.
I work with people carrying trauma and PTSD who are ready for a pace that doesn't rush them, and a space that doesn't ask them to relive their hardest moments. In our work together, we focus on understanding the patterns showing up and shifting them ever so gently.
QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT BE SITTING WITH
If you have a question that isn’t answered, I encourage you to reach out below. I’m a firm believer in there being no silly questions!
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A trauma-informed approach recognizes just how far-reaching the impact of trauma can be. Whether you've experienced religious harm, difficult family dynamics, high-control environments, or identity-based oppression, the work we do together centers on safety, trust, and empowerment.
This kind of space moves at your pace. Your autonomy and boundaries are respected, not just acknowledged. Together, we explore how trauma has shaped your sense of self, your relationships, and your nervous system. You get to determine what feels safe to explore and when.
At its core, this approach is an invitation to come back to yourself. It's a space where you can feel truly seen and supported as you untangle old patterns, reconnect with your intuition, and build a life that feels authentic and self-led.
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Trauma therapy is for anyone who is struggling with an event or experience that negatively impacted them in any capacity. Trauma doesn’t just happen to you, it also happens inside of your system in response to whatever traumatic event occurred.
There is not a defining framework for what justifies choosing to participate in trauma work. You deserve support, full stop. -
The goal in trauma-informed therapy is to gently ease your system into the work. The pace we set will be self-determined, meaning that you have autonomy in when we dive into topics and when we pause.
If you do become activated and leave your window of tolerance, we will already have developed and worked on grounding tools to aide in regulation prior to exploring challenging content. This, along with our therapeutic relationship rooted in safety and trust, will support you in navigating any potential triggers that occur in session. -
Being unable to recall memories or chunks of time is a common experience of those with complex trauma, PTSD, and/or childhood trauma.
Please know that you don’t need to remember everything in order for therapy to be effective. Your story doesn’t have to be entirely clear or “complete” in order to begin healing. -
You may book a session directly through this link here:
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You’re welcome to book a free consult before a full session, if preferred.
STEPS WE CAN TAKE
Step 1 - Reach Out
Getting started is pretty straightforward. From the beginning, you get to show up just as you are with me. You can complete the contact form or send me a text and I'll get back to you within 1–2 business days to answer any questions & schedule a free consultation.
Step 2 - Consultation Call
During our 20 minute consultation, we will determine if we want to work together. If we both agree to being a good fit, we will schedule a first session.
Step 3 - First Session
Our work together will be collaborative, starting with our first session. All of our sessions are entirely confidential and will go at a pace that feels good to you. I encourage feedback and want to develop a space in which you feel safe enough to speak freely and honestly about your experiences.