Healing After Trauma Is Possible

I truly believe that healing is possible. We can’t change the past, but we can integrate our past experiences to live more more fully and authentically in the present. Trauma therapy offers a compassionate space to process painful memories and rebuild a sense of connection.

I provide trauma-focused counseling, integrating EMDR, existential-humanistic counseling, DBT, ACT, and attachment-based approaches to support lasting healing.

What You Can Expect in Trauma Therapy

• A safe, nonjudgmental space to share your story. We move at your pace. You are never required to share more than you’re ready to.

• EMDR therapy (when appropriate) to process painful memories without reliving them

• DBT and ACT skills to enhance emotional regulation, distress tolerance, explore ways to live in alignment with your values and goals

• Mindfulness and self-compassion practices to address issues around shame, guilt, and low self-esteem and build resilience

• Exploration of meaning, identity, and purpose after loss or trauma

EMDR Therapy for Trauma Recovery

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based treatment for trauma and PTSD. EMDR can help the brain reprocess memories so they no longer feel overwhelming. EMDR can provide:

• Relief from anxiety, flashbacks, or nightmares

• A greater sense of safety in your body

• A more balanced perspective on past experiences

• Better access to the part of yourself that feels strong, capable, and resilient

Existential and Spiritual Approaches

Traumatic experiences can bring up big questions like ‘Why did this happen to me?’, ‘Who am I now?’, ‘Is this some kind of test?’ and

‘How do I rebuilt my life/self/relationships after this?

An Existential-Humanistic and spiritually-informed lens supports exploration of your questions while honoring your values, spirituality, creativity, and innate wisdom.

DBT, ACT, Mindfulness & Self-Compassion, Poetry

• DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy): Practical tools for managing emotions, tolerating distress, and improving relationships.

• ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy): Helps you accept difficult feelings while living in alignment with your values.

• Mindfulness & Self-Compassion: Practices that ground you in the present, reduce self-criticism, and foster resilience.

• Poetry Therapy: I love poetry. And I find that it can be a useful tool to help us when we struggle to name our experience or feel our words are inadequate to capture the feeling of our experience. Through poetry we can feel less alone in what we’ve been through or how we see the world, finding kinship through literature and an way of processing our emotions, express difficult experiences, and connect with our inner voice. Some of my favorites are Mary Oliver, Pádraig Ó Tuama, Joy Harjo, David Whyte, Rilke, John O’Donohue, and Rumi, but I always welcome clients to bring their own! I also like to integrate short readings (or assigned reading if that’s your jam) from other writers (past and present).

Support for Faith Deconstruction and Spiritual Trauma

I understand that people can have differing experiences of religion—both positive and negative—so my focus is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to process grief, reclaim your identity, and explore what spirituality—how we find meaning, purpose, and connection in life—looks like on your own terms.

Together, we can untangle harmful messages, build a sense of trust in your own innate wisdom, and support you in creating a grounded, connected, and life-giving path forward.

Who I Work With

I provide trauma therapy for:

• Adults with PTSD and complex trauma

• People healing from religious or spiritual trauma

• Queer and neurodiverse clients seeking affirming care

• Those navigating grief, loss, or major life transitions

• Humans working through relational wounds (utilizing Gottman skills)

Trauma Therapy in Yarmouth and online throughout Maine

Schedule a free consultation today and take the first step toward greater safety, connection, and meaning.