Relational Trauma Therapy in Seattle, WA and Oregon
Therapy for Complex PTSD, Relationship Trauma, Developmental Trauma, and Generational Trauma Available Online
What is Explored in Relational Trauma Therapy in Seattle?
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Developmental Trauma
When early relationships were inconsistent, overwhelming, or unsafe, your nervous system learned to stay on guard. This can show up as chronic anxiety, emotional shutdown, self doubt, or difficulty feeling secure even when things are going well.
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Intergenerational Trauma
Patterns of stress, silence, emotional burden, or survival were passed down long before you had a choice. You may feel responsible for others, struggle with boundaries, or carry guilt and fear that does not fully feel like yours.
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Childhood Trauma
Experiences of neglect, instability, emotional harm, or unmet needs do not stay in the past. They often resurface in adulthood as relationship struggles, low self worth, people pleasing, or difficulty trusting yourself and others.
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Complex PTSD
Repeated or long term trauma can leave you feeling constantly on edge or emotionally numb. You may struggle with shame, hypervigilance, mood swings, or feeling disconnected from yourself and your relationships.
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Relationship Trauma
When closeness has repeatedly led to hurt, betrayal, or abandonment, connection can feel dangerous. You may crave intimacy while simultaneously pulling away, bracing for conflict, or expecting disappointment.
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Attachment Injuries
Moments when trust was broken or emotional needs were missed can deeply impact how safe relationships feel. These injuries often show up as fear of rejection, difficulty relying on others, or staying guarded even with people you care about.
When your body feels safer, your life opens.
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When your body feels safer, your life opens. 〰️
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I specialize in attachment trauma. You’re probably wondering, “What the heck does that even mean?
In short: it starts early. Really early. Before you had words. Before you had choices. And yes, often before your parents knew what they were carrying, emotionally speaking.
As you grew, the world made an impression on you through your caregivers. Sometimes they were present, attuned, and emotionally available. Sometimes they weren’t. Sometimes they were loving and unpredictable. Maybe emotions were welcomed. Maybe they were ignored, minimized, or never talked about at all.
Perhaps things were really fucking shitty for you were growing up.
You might have experienced neglect, emotional or physical abuse, or a lack of protection when you needed it most. Maybe your home was shaped by substance use, mental illness, domestic violence, chronic illness, loss, or divorce. Even experiences that didn’t look “that bad” from the outside can still leave deep marks.
So now, here you are. A capable, functioning adult on the outside. And yet… something still feels unfinished. Patterns keep showing up. Reactions feel bigger than the moment. Parts of you are still holding onto something unresolved.
That’s attachment trauma.
And it doesn’t mean anything is wrong with you. It means your system adapted to survive, and now it’s ready to unlearn.
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That’s common. A lot of people who end up here don’t remember anything “bad enough” to count. They had food, shelter, parents who tried. No obvious horror story.
And still—something feels off in close relationships now.
Maybe intimacy feels tense instead of soothing. Maybe conflict hits harder than it should. Maybe you second-guess your needs, shut down when things get emotional, or feel a low-grade fear of being too much or not enough.
Attachment trauma doesn’t always come from what happened. Sometimes it comes from what didn’t happen often enough: repair, emotional safety, being met consistently when you were overwhelmed.
You don’t have to call your childhood traumatic for this work to matter. If your nervous system learned certain rules about closeness that no longer fit your adult life, that learning can be revisited.
How can Relational Trauma Therapy in Seattle Help?
Help you understand where your patterns began, not just how to cope with them
Gently work with the root of fear, loss, neglect, or unmet emotional needs
Noticing that triggers are wounds need the most care and nurturing
Slow things down so your body and emotions can process safely
Offer a steady, consistent relationship where trust and repair can grow
This isn’t quick-fix coping.
It’s meaningful, soul-level healing.
My Approach to Healing Relational Wounds
Working with me isn’t about pushing through or rushing insight.
We move at your pace.
We may explore rough parts of your history, but we’ll do it gently. If you slow down, I slow down. If you need a pause, we take one. Nothing is forced.
Attachment healing works best when you feel supported, not overwhelmed.
Therapy here isn’t always heavy. We ground, listen to what your body is saying, and often times we laugh at the exact same moment when your body needs a break!
This is where real attachment repair happens…in a relationship where you don’t have to perform, prove, or carry it alone.
If you’re looking for trauma therapy that feels human, rooted in mind-body connection, is alternative and integrates humor when needed, with a psychologist who does more than just smiles and nods but goes deeper with you—then you’re in the right place! I would be happy to connect!
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We build trust through connection
We create a supportive relationship where your body can finally relax and your guard can come down. This becomes the foundation for all deeper healing work.
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We explore the whole you
We look at your patterns, your body's cues, what your brain is thinking, your gut instincts, and even lifestyle factors like stress, rest, creativity, and spirituality. If it shapes your healing, we include it.
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We practice compassionate ways of responding
With somatic tools, mindfulness, and compassion-based work, you learn to move through triggers and tough moments with more clarity and self-trust.
Ready to invest in yourself? Here’s how to begin.
1. Start with a free 20 minute phone call or video chat
We’ll explore your goal for therapy and determine if my style is the right fit for you.
2. Scheduling the first session
Once we decide to move forward, we select a day and time to meet consistently. Most clients start off with weekly therapy sessions and then over time graduate to biweekly, monthly, and so forth. Through my client portal, I’ll send over all questionnaires and consent documents that you complete before our first intake session — so we don’t waste time.
3. Get started & reach new depths
As we get to know each other, we will develop a collaborative approach for you! I look forward to watching you make strides in your life!
Integrated Therapy Approaches
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Mindfulness
Mindfulness is really just learning to pay attention to what’s happening inside and around you, in real time, without piling up the criticism. It’s the practice of noticing your thoughts and feelings with curiosity rather than judgment, so you can respond with clarity instead of reacting on autopilot.
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Attachment Science
Attachment science explores how the relationships we first relied on create a blueprint for how we connect, cope, and feel safe. Those early bonds influence how we view ourselves and how we show up in relationships throughout our lives.
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Internal Family Systems
Internal Family Systems sees your inner world as made up of different “parts,” each with its own emotions, roles, and intentions. When you get to know these parts with compassion, the inner conflict softens and you create more space for clarity, peace, and healing.
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Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)
KAP in a therapeutic setting can help soften rigid patterns, open new perspectives, and make emotional healing more accessible. Paired with compassionate guidance and integration work, it can create a safe inner space for deeper insight, release, and meaningful change.
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Somatic Therapy
Somatic therapy works with the body because healing isn’t just a mindset shift, it’s a nervous system shift. As your system learns to regulate, reactions soften, emotions feel more manageable, and change happens more naturally.
Book a free 20-minute consultation today!
Book a free 20-minute consultation today!
Online therapy in Seattle, WA and throughout Oregon
Attachment trauma therapy for adults ready to feel secure in relationships, calm in themselves, and confident in their truth.