Carli Watson

I advocate for all paths to recovery including MAT, harm reduction, moderation, or abstinence. Without judgement, we create action plans specific to your goals, not mine. I've helped clients full of self-hate see with compassion their compulsion as an attempt to meet a valid human need in an unhealthy way. I saw addictions, as ways to disconnect from trauma, both save lives (from suicide) & take lives (by overdose). Together we'll explore healthy ways to still meet important needs while healing.

I advocate for all paths to recovery including MAT, harm reduction, moderation, or abstinence. Without judgement, we create action plans specific to your goals, not mine. I've helped clients full of self-hate see with compassion compulsions as attempts to meet a valid human need in an unhealthy way. I saw addictions, as ways to disconnect from trauma, both save lives (from suicide) & take lives (by overdose). Together we'll explore healthy ways to still meet important needs while healing.

Did you know that people-pleasing, codependency, or disconnection from your own needs can be a trauma response? I am particularly skilled to help you navigate these, also known as fawn response. I teach specific practices to build self-love, self-care, & boundaries, so you can find the gift of saying no to others & yes to yourself. Come find relief from perfectionism, the need to be liked, or unhealthy self-sacrifice to get love. I have personal experience working on my own healing here too.

I provide trauma treatment in stages: 1) establishing safety, 2) remembrance & mourning, & 3) reconnection. We begin by building rapport, coping resources, & awareness skills. We can stay focused on managing present symptoms or move to past-focused reintegration of trauma narrative if desired. A common misconception is that you must tell all your trauma details, but in reality, this can be too much, especially early. We can used

I provide trauma treatment in stages: 1) establishing safety, 2) remembrance & mourning, & 3) reconnection. We begin by building rapport, coping resources, & awareness skills. We can stay focused on managing present symptoms or move to past-focused reintegration of trauma if desired. A common misconception is that you must tell all story details, but this is not necessary. Since trauma is stored in the body, we can calm the nervous system with somatic (body) practices rather than just words.

You do not need to commit to full sobriety to begin increasing safety, health, & well-being in addiction. I will meet you wherever you are ready to begin healing whether that is reducing drug use, moderation, or full abstinence.

You do not need to commit to complete sobriety to begin increasing safety, health, & well-being during drug or alcohol use. I'll meet you wherever you are ready to begin healing, whether that is reducing, moderation, or full abstinence. I'm formally trained in harm reduction strategies to help you reach your personal goals. We'll explore ways to reduce risks, increase safety, & examine the role that substances play to fulfill valid human needs.

I provide trauma treatment in stages: 1) establishing safety, 2) remembrance & mourning, & 3) reconnection. We begin building rapport, coping resources, & awareness skills. We can stay focused on managing present symptoms or move to past-focused reintegration of trauma if desired. You do NOT need to re-tell all the trauma story details to find healing. Since trauma is stored in the body, I study polyvagal theory & teach somatic (body) practices to calm the nervous system directly.

I provide trauma treatment in stages: 1) establishing safety, 2) remembrance & mourning, & 3) reconnection. We begin building rapport, coping resources, & awareness skills. We can stay focused on managing present symptoms or move to past-focused reintegration of trauma if desired. You do NOT need to re-tell all the trauma story details to find healing. Since trauma is stored in the body, I study polyvagal theory & teach somatic (body) practices to calm the nervous system directly.

Ever wondered why you can't just "think your way out" of it? Since trauma memories live in the body, sometimes we must work directly with the source to feel healing. Along the vagus nerve, 80% of information travels body to brain, & only 20% viceversa. When we tone our body’s nervous system via breath or gentle movements, we can release stuck trauma easier & come down from stress faster. You may notice being less triggered by trauma memories after allowing trapped energy to move through you.

Ever wondered why you can't just "think your way out" of it? Since trauma memories live in the body, sometimes we must work directly with the source to feel healing. Along the vagus nerve, 80% of information travels body to brain, & only 20% viceversa. When we tone our body’s nervous system via breath or gentle movements, we can release stuck trauma easier & come down from stress faster. You'll notice being less triggered by trauma memories after allowing this trapped energy to move through you.

My favorite treatment for anxiety, ACT teaches us how to notice, accept & listen to our emotional responses as messengers without judgement. From this place of no longer fighting with our anxiety, we actually lessen its power & make our fearful responses smaller. When we ignore our negative emotions, they can get louder. ACT helps us befriend these through acceptance, then commit to living our life to the fullest (in line with our values) even with them, so they no longer control us!

Ever wondered why you can't just "think your way out" of it? Since trauma memories live in the body, often we must work directly with this source for healing. Along the vagus nerve, 80% of information travels body to brain, & only 20% viceversa. When we tone our body’s nervous system via breath or gentle movements, we can release stuck trauma easier & come down from stress faster. You'll notice being less triggered by trauma memories after allowing this trapped energy to move through you.