Cara Guderian (she/her)

I specialize in PTSD therapy for individuals who have experienced trauma and now feel stuck in patterns of fear, hypervigilance, or emotional numbness. PTSD can show up as flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, or a constant sense of being on edge. Using trauma-informed counseling, EMDR, and mindfulness-based approaches, I help clients process painful experiences in a safe and supportive way.

I specialize in anxiety therapy for individuals who feel stuck in cycles of worry, overthinking, and overwhelm. Anxiety isn’t just stress; it can show up as racing thoughts, sleepless nights, or constant tension in your body. In our sessions, I use trauma-informed counseling, EMDR, and mindfulness techniques to calm your nervous system, reduce panic, and build healthier coping strategies. Together, we’ll uncover the root causes of your anxiety so you can feel more grounded and confident.

I am trained in EMDR therapy, a highly effective, evidence-based treatment for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and painful life experiences. EMDR helps the brain reprocess memories that feel “stuck,” reducing emotional intensity and allowing healing to take place. In a safe and supportive environment, I guide clients through this process so they can release past wounds, calm their nervous system, and build resilience for the future.

I have expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a proven approach for reducing anxiety, depression, and stress by identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns. With CBT, I help clients challenge negative beliefs, develop healthier coping skills, and create lasting shifts in both mindset and behavior. My approach combines practical tools with compassion, so you can feel more in control, balanced, and confident in your daily life.

I utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), an evidence-based approach that helps people manage anxiety, stress, and trauma by building psychological flexibility. My expertise comes from advanced training in ACT and years of experience integrating it with trauma-informed care and EMDR. I guide clients in learning mindfulness skills, clarifying personal values, and taking committed action toward a life that feels meaningful, helping them move from struggle and self-criticism to resiliency.

I help clients understand how anxiety shows up in the body and nervous system, not just the mind. Treatment focuses on emotional regulation, grounding skills, and addressing underlying patterns that contribute to chronic worry, hypervigilance, and overwhelm.

I work with clients to explore how early relationships shape current patterns in connection, boundaries, and self-worth. Therapy focuses on increasing insight, developing healthier relational patterns, and fostering a more secure relationship with self and others.

I specialize in trauma-informed care, including EMDR, to help clients process unresolved traumatic experiences. Treatment aims to reduce emotional intensity, increase nervous system stability, and support long-term healing without retraumatization.

I am trained in EMDR and use this evidence-based modality to help clients process unresolved trauma and distressing life experiences. EMDR supports healing by targeting the root causes of symptoms while promoting nervous system regulation and integration.

I utilize CBT to help clients identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns that contribute to emotional distress. This structured, evidence-based approach supports skill-building, insight, and practical strategies for symptom reduction.

I use ACT to help clients build psychological flexibility by learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and emotions while moving toward values-based living. This approach supports clients in creating meaningful change without needing to eliminate discomfort.