Trauma Counseling
Available virtually throughout Washington, Oregon, California, Colorado, and Maine
You’re not broken — you’re carrying experiences that need care and understanding.
Trauma can leave lasting marks on your mind, body, and spirit, even long after the event has passed.
Maybe you’ve experienced accidents, abuse, neglect, or prolonged stress, or perhaps you’re carrying the weight of what didn’t happen — like feeling unseen, unsupported, or unsafe in key moments.
You may find yourself thinking:
“I should be over this by now.”
“Something is wrong with me.”
“I don’t feel safe in my own body.”
“I keep repeating the same patterns.”
Trauma can show up as hypervigilance, anxiety, emotional numbness, relationship difficulties, or persistent stress, making everyday life feel heavier and more complicated.
You’re not failing.
You’re human — and your body, mind, and nervous system are asking for care, safety, and guidance.
Who I Help:
I work with adults who are ready to process and heal from trauma in a safe, structured, and compassionate way.
You might be struggling with:
“Persistent anxiety, panic, or hypervigilance”
“Intrusive memories, flashbacks, or emotional flooding”
“Emotional numbness, detachment, or shame”
“Relationship difficulties, mistrust, or conflict cycles”
“Feeling stuck, unsafe, or disconnected from your body or life”
If this resonates, you’re ready for counseling that addresses the root of your experiences, helps regulate your nervous system, and supports lasting recovery and empowerment.
What You May Be Feeling
Startle responses, heightened alertness, or constant tension.
Emotional flooding, numbness, or detachment.
Difficulty trusting others or maintaining relationships.
Shame, self-blame, or harsh self-criticism.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like life is smaller than it could be.
These experiences are not signs of weakness — they are signals that structured support, guidance, and trauma-informed care can help you reclaim safety, stability, and empowerment.
How Therapy Helps
Trauma counseling helps you process past experiences safely, regulate your nervous system, and rebuild trust with yourself and others.
Together, we’ll:
Identify patterns, triggers, and unresolved experiences that keep trauma alive.
Develop grounding, stabilization, and emotional regulation skills.
Process past events at your own pace — honoring readiness and consent.
Rebuild safety, trust, and connection in relationships and life.
Integrate new insights and coping strategies into daily routines for lasting stability.
My Approach to Trauma Counseling
I use an integrative, trauma-informed, and paced approach, focusing on both psychological insight and nervous system regulation.
Modalities I use include:
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) – trauma reprocessing
Flash Technique & Resourcing-Oriented Methods – gentle, effective trauma work
Memory Reconsolidation / Coherence Therapy – transforming core emotional learning
Somatic & Nervous-System Regulation – grounding, titration, stabilization
DBT & ACT Skills – safety, emotional stability, and values-based rebuilding
Trauma-informed pacing & consent – prioritizing readiness, capacity, and empowerment
I meet you where you are, helping you process trauma safely, reclaim your sense of self, and restore trust in your body, mind, and life.
Step Into Safety and Healing
Trauma doesn’t have to define your life.
Through compassionate guidance, practical tools, and trauma-informed care, you can rebuild safety, stability, and emotional resilience.
Reach out today to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward healing, empowerment, and freedom.
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Licensed Provider
Marty Michelson,
LPC, MAMFT, LPC, OHP, EMDR
Integrative therapy available virtually throughout Washington, Oregon, California, Colorado, and Maine
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