Kaitlyn Olsen (she/her)

Depression is real. It can negatively impact everything in our lives if we don't have the correct tools. Depression also impacts people differently. Some experience depression for a season and cope on their own; others experience it for life and need additional tools to help. There is no one correct way to manage depression except the way that works best for you.

It's not your fault. You may think I'm wrong, and that's okay. Our brains are wired for connection, and in a traumatic or violent relationship, that connection is often trauma bonding. Recovery starts by recognizing what has happened to you. You don't have to stay in violent relationships, and you don't owe your well-being to the harmful person you love. Whether you are staying, leaving, or already left the relationship, we can work on keeping you safe and finding yourself again.

Depression is real. It can negatively impact everything in our lives if we don't have the correct tools. Depression also impacts people differently. Some experience depression for a season and cope on their own; others experience it for life and need additional tools to help. There is no one correct way to manage depression except the way that works best for you. We can work together to find what works and decrease the symptoms that leave you feeling hopeless.

Ever experienced a memory that just stops you in your tracks? What about recurring nightmares, avoiding places/people, or panic attacks? Those are all strong indicators of PTSD and Complex PTSD. EMDR therapy is a research-based option that can be used for all types of trauma. It is also one of the most effective and fastest treatments available, with lasting results. You don't have to deal with this forever.

Our brains are magnificent and incredibly complex. We can store thoughts, memories, and details without even giving any conscious attention to doing so, even memories from before we were old enough to speak. We can repress memories without knowing it, which can cause us to forget that a whole experience ever happened. And even without knowing it, all of that information can influence our behaviors and beliefs. Psychoanalytic therapy can help you figure some of why you do/believe what you do.

Somatic therapy is about reconnecting to our bodies when our hectic, technology-heavy, and demanding lives strain that connection. We can learn to listen to our physical being and learn what our bodies need. Our bodies also hold energy and store stress from the experiences that decreased our energy. Through intentional movements and stretches, you can release that stored stress to improve your moods, overall energy, pain levels, and some physical health conditions.

Our brains are magnificent and incredibly complex. We can store thoughts, memories, and details without even giving any conscious attention to doing so, even memories from before we were old enough to speak. We can repress memories without knowing it, which can cause us to forget that a whole experience ever happened. And even without knowing it, all of that information can influence our behaviors and beliefs. Psychoanalytic therapy can help you figure some of why you do/believe what you do.

Our brains are magnificent and incredibly complex. We can store thoughts, memories, and details without even giving any conscious attention to doing so, even memories from before we were old enough to speak. We can repress memories without knowing it, which can cause us to forget that a whole experience ever happened. And even without knowing it, all of that information can influence our behaviors and beliefs. Psychoanalytic therapy can help you figure some of why you do/believe what you do.

Somatic therapy is about reconnecting to our bodies when our hectic, technology-heavy, and demanding lives strain that connection. We can learn to listen to our physical being and learn what our bodies need. Our bodies also hold energy and store stress from the experiences that decreased our energy. Through intentional movements and stretches, you can release that stored stress to improve your moods, overall energy, pain levels, and some physical health conditions.

EMDR is incredibly helpful for those of us with traumatic experiences and negative beliefs. It uses our brain's natural ability to calm our nervous system and re-process stuck memories/thoughts. Symptoms of panic attacks, nightmares, and hard to manage emotions can be addressed effectively and often more quickly by using EMDR. If you'd like to know more, please visit https://www.emdria.org/about-emdr-therapy/