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THERAPY FOR ADULTS HEALING FROM COMPLEX TRAUMA & SEXUAL ABUSE IN WASHINGTON, DC & MARYLAND

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You tell people “I’m fine” but inside you feel…

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You don’t have to keep living this way

Healing, Growth, & Real Change Are Possible

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Hi, I’m Erin

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, somatic therapy, 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

    • 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.

How I Help

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    EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing

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    Polyvagal Theory

    Mind-Body Somatic Therapy

  • An elderly man peacefully sleeping on a bed with white sheets and pillow, CBT-I, cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, help with sleep in Maryland and Washington DC. Stop nightmares, no medication, best sleep therapist in DC.

    CBT-I

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia

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    ERRT

    Exposure Relaxation & Rescripting Therapy

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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