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Trauma Therapy For Adults in DC, Maryland, & Virginia

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On the outside you may appear to be fine, but on the inside you feel…

stuck - insecure -

stuck - insecure -

- anxious - alone

- anxious - alone

- exhausted - irritable - lost

- exhausted - irritable - lost

depressed - restless -

depressed - restless -

weighed down - guilt - fear -

weighed down - guilt - fear -

You’re not alone — and you don’t have to keep living this way.

Hi, I’m Erin

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Trauma Therapist & Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Whether this is your first time in therapy or you’ve tried everything and still feel stuck—I offer more than just talk. I specialize in EMDR, nervous system work, behavior sleep medicine, and trauma-informed care to help you heal from the inside out. If you’re carrying the weight of childhood wounds, toxic relationships, low self-worth, insomnia, or painful memories that won’t let go, you’re in the right place.

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I Help With

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    • PTSD and Complex PTSD (CPTSD)

    • Adjustment difficulties after major life changes

    • Acute, chronic, and complex trauma

    • Survivors of verbal, physical, or sexual abuse/assault

    • Survivors of natural disasters

    • Witnesses of traumatic events

    • Adult children of emotionally immature parents

    • Attachment wounds and relationship trauma

    • First responders and helping professionals

    • Workplace trauma, including abusive bosses or toxic job environments

    *If you don’t see your experience listed, you’re still welcome—many forms of trauma can be supported in therapy. Not sure if what you have experiences counts as trauma? I am happy to answer any questions you have.

  • Insomnia
    Insomnia can look like trouble falling asleep, waking up often during the night, or waking up too early and not being able to fall back asleep. Over time, this can leave you feeling exhausted, stressed, and stuck in a cycle of poor sleep.

    Chronic Nightmares
    Chronic nightmares are repeated, upsetting dreams that make it hard to get restful sleep. Sometimes they’re connected to trauma, flashbacks, or triggers, and can even cause people to dread or avoid going to sleep altogether.

  • Depression can feel like a heavy weight—low mood, loss of interest in things you used to enjoy, changes in sleep or appetite, and a sense of hopelessness or exhaustion that makes daily life harder.

  • Low self-esteem often shows up as feeling “not good enough,” doubting yourself, or being overly critical of your mistakes. It can make it hard to trust your own decisions, set boundaries, or feel confident in relationships, work, or daily life. Over time, this can leave you feeling stuck, anxious, or disconnected from your true worth.

  • Self-harm is often used as a way to cope with overwhelming emotions or numb difficult feelings. While it may bring temporary relief, it can also create shame, secrecy, and more pain over time.

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How I Help

  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a therapy that helps the brain reprocess distressing memories so they no longer feel as overwhelming. By using guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation, EMDR supports the nervous system in releasing stuck trauma and creating more calm, balanced responses in daily life.

  • Polyvagal-informed therapy focuses on how your nervous system responds to stress and safety. By learning to work with your body’s signals, we can gently shift out of constant fight-or-flight mode and into a state of calm connection. This helps you feel more grounded, present, and in control of your emotions.

  • CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia) is a proven approach to help reset your sleep patterns. Instead of relying on quick fixes, CBT-I looks at the thoughts, habits, and stress that keep you up at night. With simple, practical tools, it helps you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up feeling more rested.

  • ERRT (Exposure, Relaxation, and Rescripting Therapy) is a specialized approach for chronic nightmares. It helps you safely face and change the themes of your dreams while learning relaxation tools to calm your body and mind. Over time, ERRT can reduce the frequency and intensity of nightmares and improve overall sleep quality.

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Are You Ready To Heal?

If you're 18 or older, and looking for more than just talk therapy, I’d love to connect. I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation.

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