Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is this therapy right for me?

This practice is a good fit for adults who feel that standard therapy has not fully helped, or who notice they become overwhelmed, shut down, or disconnected during deeper work.

Many clients seek this approach because they:

Have a history of complex or developmental trauma

Experience dissociation, emotional flooding, or numbness

Feel “high insight but low relief”

Want trauma work that prioritizes safety and pacing

Need an approach that works with the nervous system, not against it

If you’re unsure, a brief consultation can help determine fit.

What is nervous-system-centered trauma therapy?

Nervous-system-centered trauma therapy focuses on regulation before processing.

Rather than pushing for emotional expression or insight, we pay close attention to how your nervous system responds in real time — including signs of overwhelm, shutdown, or hyperarousal.

This approach recognizes that trauma is stored not only in memory, but in automatic physiological patterns. When those patterns are respected and paced carefully, deeper healing becomes possible.

How is this different from traditional talk therapy?

Traditional talk therapy often emphasizes:

Insight

Thought patterns

Emotional expression

While helpful for some concerns, these approaches can feel ineffective or destabilizing for trauma that is stored below conscious control.

In this practice:

Sessions are paced to prevent overwhelm

The body and nervous system are treated as sources of information

Trauma processing is never forced

Safety and stabilization are ongoing priorities

Many clients report feeling more contained and less “emotionally hungover” after sessions.

What modalities do you use?

Treatment is tailored to the individual and may include:

Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR)

Ego State / Parts-Oriented Therapy

Brainspotting-informed trauma work

Attachment-focused and somatic approaches

Optional faith-integrated work (by request)

The modality is always secondary to nervous system readiness. Not every session involves trauma processing.

Do you work with dissociation?

Yes. This includes experiences such as:

Feeling detached or unreal

“Spacing out” or losing time

Parts of self with different emotions or perspectives

Emotional numbness alternating with overwhelm

Work with dissociation is approached carefully and respectfully, with an emphasis on stabilization, orientation, and internal cooperation rather than exposure.

What does progress usually look like?

Progress is often subtle at first.

Clients may notice:

Fewer spikes of overwhelm

Improved recovery after stress

Increased emotional range without flooding

Better internal coordination and self-trust

More capacity in relationships

This approach prioritizes integration over speed.

How long does therapy last?

Length of therapy varies depending on goals, history, and nervous system capacity.

Some clients attend for a focused period; others engage in longer-term depth work. There is no fixed timeline, and treatment is adjusted collaboratively over time.

Do you offer EMDR?

Elements of EMDR-informed work may be integrated when appropriate, but trauma processing is always paced according to nervous system readiness.

If you are seeking rapid exposure-based trauma treatment, this practice may not be the best fit.

Do you offer faith-integrated therapy?

Faith-integrated work is available by request and is never assumed.

Spiritual themes are approached with care, psychological grounding, and respect for each client’s beliefs and experiences.

Do you work with couples or families?

This practice primarily focuses on individual adult therapy. Limited couples work may be available depending on fit and clinical appropriateness.

Please inquire directly if you are seeking relational work.

Do you accept insurance?

No. This is a private-pay practice.

Superbills are provided so clients may seek out-of-network reimbursement if their insurance plan allows.

What are your fees?

Current fees and availability are listed on the Fees page.

All fees are transparent, with no hidden costs.

Do you offer a free consultation?

A brief consultation may be available to discuss:

Whether this approach fits your needs

General questions about pacing or structure

Next steps if we decide to work together

Consultations are not therapy sessions and do not involve clinical assessment.

Who is not a good fit for this practice?

This practice may not be appropriate for:

Active psychosis or unmanaged mania

Acute substance dependence without stabilization

Clients seeking brief, skills-only therapy

Court-mandated or compliance-based treatment needs

Crisis services or emergency care

Appropriate referrals can be discussed when needed.

Is this crisis or emergency support?

No.

This practice does not provide crisis services.

If you are in immediate danger, please contact:

911

Your local emergency department

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.)

How do I get started?

You can:

Review the Services pages
Schedule a consultation or session
Reach out with questions about fit

Therapy works best when there is mutual clarity and readiness.

Trauma healing does not require pushing harder — it requires working with the nervous system safely and intentionally.

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