Jacqueline Machamer (She/Her)

Low self-esteem is often the "whisper" of old wounds telling you that you aren't enough. I help clients identify the origin of these negative core beliefs and transform their internal dialogue. By combining trauma-informed care with parts-work and brainspotting, we address the barriers that keep you from seeing your inherent worth. My approach is designed to help you build a solid, unwavering foundation of self-compassion, leading to a life lived with more authenticity and inner peace.

When the past refuses to stay in the past, it can feel like you’re perpetually stuck in survival mode. I specialize in treating trauma through "brain-based" therapies like EMDR and Brainspotting. These modalities allow us to process distressing memories without needing to recount every detail out loud, helping the brain finally file those experiences away. We focus on restoring your sense of safety and helping you reclaim a life that is no longer defined by what happened to you.

Anxiety often feels like an endless tide of "what-ifs." I help clients move beyond surface-level coping skills to address the physiological roots of their worry. Using a blend of clinical hypnosis and somatic awareness, we work to quiet the nervous system’s alarm response. My goal is to help you transition from a state of constant high alert to one of internal calm, allowing you to navigate daily life with a renewed sense of steady, grounded confidence.

While my work is deeply somatic and brain-based, I utilize CBT to help clients bridge the gap between their insights and their daily lives. I specialize in helping you identify the "whispers" of negative thought patterns that fuel anxiety and low self-esteem. By restructuring these cognitive distortions and building practical, trauma-informed coping tools, we work together to align your thoughts with your inherent worth and your goals for a tranquil, centered life.

As a trauma-informed clinician, I use Brainspotting to help clients access the deep, subcortical parts of the brain where trauma and stress are often stored. By identifying specific visual focal points, we can bypass the "thinking" brain to process distress at its source. This modality is a cornerstone of my practice because it allows for profound healing and nervous system regulation without the need for extensive talking, making it ideal for those feeling "stuck."

I specialize in EMDR to help clients reprocess painful memories so they no longer carry the same emotional charge. My expertise lies in helping you move past "survival mode" by integrating fragmented experiences into a cohesive, peaceful narrative. I focus on creating a safe, grounded environment where we can use bilateral stimulation to unlock your brain’s natural healing ability, effectively turning down the volume on past triggers and restoring balance.