Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if trauma therapy is right for me?
Trauma therapy may be helpful if past experiences continue to affect your emotions, relationships, or sense of safety—even if those events occurred years ago. Trauma‑informed therapy focuses on helping your nervous system feel safe while working toward lasting relief.
What type of therapy helps anxiety without medication?
Many people find relief through evidence‑based therapy approaches that address both emotional patterns and the mind‑body connection. Therapy can help reduce anxiety by increasing emotional regulation, self‑awareness, and resilience.
What is Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)?
ART is a trauma‑informed therapy approach utilizing bi-lateral eye movements that helps reduce distress related to traumatic memories without requiring clients to relive them in detail. It is commonly used for trauma, anxiety, and stress‑related concerns.
Do you offer telehealth therapy in Washington State?
Yes. Secure telehealth therapy is available to adults throughout Washington State, in addition to in‑person sessions in Everett.
What issues do you treat?
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, chronic stress, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions. Treatment is individualized and tailored to each client’s needs.
What is working with you like?
Clients often describe our work together as calm, steady, and supportive. Sessions are not rushed, and you set the pace. My role is to help you feel safe enough to explore what’s coming up while staying grounded in the present.
You can expect therapy to be:
Collaborative: We work together to understand what you’re experiencing and what you want from therapy.
Trauma‑informed: Your sense of safety comes first. You won’t be pushed to share or relive anything before you’re ready.
Practical and reflective: Sessions may include gentle exploration, nervous‑system regulation, and tools you can use between sessions.
Respectful of your strengths: We build on what’s already working while addressing what feels heavy or stuck.
The goal is not to “fix” you, but to help you reconnect with yourself, develop resilience, and experience relief that feels sustainable.