Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Belfair, WA
I help individuals struggling with anxiety, panic, OCD, trauma, and stress feel more grounded, supported, and in control.
I also enjoy working with clients navigating relationship challenges and the complexities of parenting. Life can feel messy and uncertain at times, but you don’t have to sort it out alone. We’ll move at a pace that feels right for you and find approaches that truly fit your life.
I help individuals struggling with anxiety, panic, OCD, trauma, and stress feel more grounded, supported, and in control.
I also enjoy working with clients navigating relationship challenges and the complexities of parenting. Life can feel messy and uncertain at times, but you don’t have to sort it out alone. We’ll move at a pace that feels right for you and find approaches that truly fit your life.
Whether you are an individual working on self improvement through a deeper personal understanding or navigating the stressors of today; a family or a single parent striving to balance and reach your optimal success; a couple making adjustments through communication and actions; a member of our military services; or someone who is working through the effects of crisis or trauma, we can find a way to reach your goals together.
My work has focused on supporting families and individuals who have experienced a degree of trauma. Just as each encounter is unique with it's own story and circumstance, our work together will be tailored to utilizing the skills and tools specific to meeting your goals and desired outcome.
Whether you are an individual working on self improvement through a deeper personal understanding or navigating the stressors of today; a family or a single parent striving to balance and reach your optimal success; a couple making adjustments through communication and actions; a member of our military services; or someone who is working through the effects of crisis or trauma, we can find a way to reach your goals together.
My work has focused on supporting families and individuals who have experienced a degree of trauma. Just as each encounter is unique with it's own story and circumstance, our work together will be tailored to utilizing the skills and tools specific to meeting your goals and desired outcome.
I have over 10 years' experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma and crisis.
At Dani R Counseling, we use a person-centered approach that prioritizes each client’s experiences, feelings, and perspectives, creating an environment where clients feel understood and accepted. This approach is grounded in the belief that every person has the inherent capacity for growth and self-actualization. During sessions, your counselor acts as a facilitator of your therapeutic process in a safe, non-judgmental space that empowers you to set the direction and pace for your own healing journey. Don’t worry though! You will have the help you need along the way.
I have over 10 years' experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma and crisis.
At Dani R Counseling, we use a person-centered approach that prioritizes each client’s experiences, feelings, and perspectives, creating an environment where clients feel understood and accepted. This approach is grounded in the belief that every person has the inherent capacity for growth and self-actualization. During sessions, your counselor acts as a facilitator of your therapeutic process in a safe, non-judgmental space that empowers you to set the direction and pace for your own healing journey. Don’t worry though! You will have the help you need along the way.
I am so excited that you are considering counseling as a part of your life journey! Reaching out for support can be intimidating, and I am here to help. I have experience supporting those struggling with a variety of symptoms and challenges. I have a client-centered approach with specialized training in CBT, DBT, CETA, Addiction Studies, and Existential Therapies. Reach out when you are ready to get started. I am here to support you every step of the way.
I am so excited that you are considering counseling as a part of your life journey! Reaching out for support can be intimidating, and I am here to help. I have experience supporting those struggling with a variety of symptoms and challenges. I have a client-centered approach with specialized training in CBT, DBT, CETA, Addiction Studies, and Existential Therapies. Reach out when you are ready to get started. I am here to support you every step of the way.
The effects of trauma are forced upon us.
My approach is based on cognitive behavioral therapy and intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy. Through these evidence-based theoretical lenses, I offer you a way to identify how defenses prevent experiencing feeling and bring on symptoms and presenting problems... and then we work to build an internal connection to feeling, creating adaptive action.
The effects of trauma are forced upon us.
My approach is based on cognitive behavioral therapy and intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy. Through these evidence-based theoretical lenses, I offer you a way to identify how defenses prevent experiencing feeling and bring on symptoms and presenting problems... and then we work to build an internal connection to feeling, creating adaptive action.
I use Family Systems Theory, which explains how most problems are rooted in family systems breakdowns and past traumas.
My work with my clients is based on respect and trust, while promoting growth. As a therapist it is my goal to aid my clients by teaching positive communication skills, conflict resolution, and tools to learn how to identify and change problematic interaction, patterns or behaviors. My therapeutic style is encouraging and engaging. I work with couples, families, individuals, children, and teens. I strive to support my clients in meeting their goals and find solutions to achieve successful happy results. I will maintain a honest, open, and safe therapeutic space for my clients, while building upon their strengths!
I use Family Systems Theory, which explains how most problems are rooted in family systems breakdowns and past traumas.
My work with my clients is based on respect and trust, while promoting growth. As a therapist it is my goal to aid my clients by teaching positive communication skills, conflict resolution, and tools to learn how to identify and change problematic interaction, patterns or behaviors. My therapeutic style is encouraging and engaging. I work with couples, families, individuals, children, and teens. I strive to support my clients in meeting their goals and find solutions to achieve successful happy results. I will maintain a honest, open, and safe therapeutic space for my clients, while building upon their strengths!
I use an interdisciplinary approach, which means I use different styles of counseling to meet the different needs and personalities of clients. I always allow their feedback so they remain comfortable. I try and meet their perceptual needs, emotional needs, cognitive needs, situational needs, and respect their individual personalities. I have worked with all ages, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds (including the Middle and Far East), and social economic backgrounds.
I use an interdisciplinary approach, which means I use different styles of counseling to meet the different needs and personalities of clients. I always allow their feedback so they remain comfortable. I try and meet their perceptual needs, emotional needs, cognitive needs, situational needs, and respect their individual personalities. I have worked with all ages, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds (including the Middle and Far East), and social economic backgrounds.
Counseling can help you face challenges in order to improve and enrich your life. Whatever your goals or situation, there is help and relief. You can get the help you need in order to live a more balanced and fulfilling life. I find that seeing the client from the holistic approach (body, soul, spirit) best enables success for those in counseling.
Counseling can help you face challenges in order to improve and enrich your life. Whatever your goals or situation, there is help and relief. You can get the help you need in order to live a more balanced and fulfilling life. I find that seeing the client from the holistic approach (body, soul, spirit) best enables success for those in counseling.
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I help clients navigate transitions including identity exploration, complex trauma, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, burnout, and relationship challenges.
Drawing from mindfulness, narrative, liberatory, and relational practices, I support clients to be their most authentic, self-compassionate, resilient, connected, and empowered selves. My collaborative approach sees healing not as becoming someone new, but as integrating our experiences, yearnings, choices, and challenges to better know and grow ourselves.
I help clients navigate transitions including identity exploration, complex trauma, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, burnout, and relationship challenges.
Drawing from mindfulness, narrative, liberatory, and relational practices, I support clients to be their most authentic, self-compassionate, resilient, connected, and empowered selves. My collaborative approach sees healing not as becoming someone new, but as integrating our experiences, yearnings, choices, and challenges to better know and grow ourselves.
I am licensed in mental health counseling (LMHC/ACMHC), nationally as a board-certified art therapist (ATR-BC), and am EMDR trained for trauma treatment.
I work with people who are 30-40s, have been in therapy already, and need different tools to stop feeling trapped. We don't want to be disillusioned, but where do we put all the grief, fear, & rage? I work with those who have been prey to other's cruelty; who wonder if life is always going to be hard. I understand it eats you up at night, you might ruminate, panic & lash out at people you love. I think if you feel lonely, different, desperate, and full of shame that it makes sense. I know you're not the only one who feels like a failure because of it. I teach people how to forgive themself, get free, and move forward.
I am licensed in mental health counseling (LMHC/ACMHC), nationally as a board-certified art therapist (ATR-BC), and am EMDR trained for trauma treatment.
I work with people who are 30-40s, have been in therapy already, and need different tools to stop feeling trapped. We don't want to be disillusioned, but where do we put all the grief, fear, & rage? I work with those who have been prey to other's cruelty; who wonder if life is always going to be hard. I understand it eats you up at night, you might ruminate, panic & lash out at people you love. I think if you feel lonely, different, desperate, and full of shame that it makes sense. I know you're not the only one who feels like a failure because of it. I teach people how to forgive themself, get free, and move forward.
Therapy is about progress, not perfection. You are the expert on what works for you, even if it doesn’t seem clear right now. Together we can figure out where support could be helpful. It takes practice to learn to be vulnerable and to find the words to describe our inner lives. All emotions have meaning, and together we can figure out what they’re trying to tell you.
Therapy is about progress, not perfection. You are the expert on what works for you, even if it doesn’t seem clear right now. Together we can figure out where support could be helpful. It takes practice to learn to be vulnerable and to find the words to describe our inner lives. All emotions have meaning, and together we can figure out what they’re trying to tell you.
You’ve been helping everyone, but who helps the helper? Your ADHD mind and body has been running all day and there's nothing left in your tank. The weight of trying to keep up is unrelenting. You live on auto-pilot, but don’t feel alive. Unhealthy habits and patterns of relating like people pleasing or avoidance have become your way of coping. You don’t want to live this way, but don't know how to change. In moments alone, you wonder if there is more to life than this?
You’ve been helping everyone, but who helps the helper? Your ADHD mind and body has been running all day and there's nothing left in your tank. The weight of trying to keep up is unrelenting. You live on auto-pilot, but don’t feel alive. Unhealthy habits and patterns of relating like people pleasing or avoidance have become your way of coping. You don’t want to live this way, but don't know how to change. In moments alone, you wonder if there is more to life than this?
I offer long-form, depth-oriented psychotherapy for adults navigating trauma, attachment wounds, substance use, and complex survival patterns.
I work with adults and couples impacted by developmental trauma, attachment injuries, and substance use patterns. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck in relational cycles, carrying unprocessed grief, or navigating the ongoing effects of trauma on their nervous system and sense of self.
I offer long-form, depth-oriented psychotherapy for adults navigating trauma, attachment wounds, substance use, and complex survival patterns.
I work with adults and couples impacted by developmental trauma, attachment injuries, and substance use patterns. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck in relational cycles, carrying unprocessed grief, or navigating the ongoing effects of trauma on their nervous system and sense of self.
I work with people who may struggle with depression, anxiety, and the effects of a trauma history.
When looking for a psychotherapist you may want to know what informs their perspective. I work from a family systems model combined with a depth psychology perspective. I hold that each individual is a powerful catalyst in the changes most wanted in one’s life, while simultaneously we are also exquisitely attuned to the powerful dynamics in our relationships. With such energies affecting you, you may need space to express your particular concerns with a psychotherapist who will hold you with positive regard. Together we may discover hidden doors to strengths amid your suffering.
I work with people who may struggle with depression, anxiety, and the effects of a trauma history.
When looking for a psychotherapist you may want to know what informs their perspective. I work from a family systems model combined with a depth psychology perspective. I hold that each individual is a powerful catalyst in the changes most wanted in one’s life, while simultaneously we are also exquisitely attuned to the powerful dynamics in our relationships. With such energies affecting you, you may need space to express your particular concerns with a psychotherapist who will hold you with positive regard. Together we may discover hidden doors to strengths amid your suffering.
I have fifteen years of experience with children and families in educational settings, and extra master-level trainings in: Gender and Sexuality, Embodiment and Somatics, Substance Abuse, Shame, Trauma-informed Narrative.
Many find their way to me during moments when life feels heavy or painfully lonely. They’re carrying losses that don’t always have names, feeling disconnected from others or from themselves, or repeating patterns they can’t seem to shift. Beneath it all is a longing to feel whole and integrated. My clients want clarity and a steadier sense of who they are. They believe life is meant to be lived fully, not merely endured.
I have fifteen years of experience with children and families in educational settings, and extra master-level trainings in: Gender and Sexuality, Embodiment and Somatics, Substance Abuse, Shame, Trauma-informed Narrative.
Many find their way to me during moments when life feels heavy or painfully lonely. They’re carrying losses that don’t always have names, feeling disconnected from others or from themselves, or repeating patterns they can’t seem to shift. Beneath it all is a longing to feel whole and integrated. My clients want clarity and a steadier sense of who they are. They believe life is meant to be lived fully, not merely endured.
Each of us experiences times in our life when pain, stress, confusion, or despair overwhelms and consumes us, or when we find ourselves stuck in patterns that we can’t seem to escape, desiring change but unsure of where to begin. It takes courage to admit our need for help, and even more so, to ask for that help. And yet, this is often where healing begins – when we allow another person to come alongside us, help us to see what we can’t see, and offer a sense of hope when hope is hard to find.
Each of us experiences times in our life when pain, stress, confusion, or despair overwhelms and consumes us, or when we find ourselves stuck in patterns that we can’t seem to escape, desiring change but unsure of where to begin. It takes courage to admit our need for help, and even more so, to ask for that help. And yet, this is often where healing begins – when we allow another person to come alongside us, help us to see what we can’t see, and offer a sense of hope when hope is hard to find.
I work with adults and teens in the state of Washington and focus on issues of depression, anxiety, complex trauma and abuse, religious trauma, LGBTQ+ concerns, relationship concerns, and more.
Since moving to Seattle from the Deep South, I've dedicated much of my personal and academic work to studying trauma and its effect on our minds and bodies. Prior to starting my own practice, I spent three years working with Seattle Counseling Service, a community mental health agency centered around LGBTQ+ mental health care.
I work with adults and teens in the state of Washington and focus on issues of depression, anxiety, complex trauma and abuse, religious trauma, LGBTQ+ concerns, relationship concerns, and more.
Since moving to Seattle from the Deep South, I've dedicated much of my personal and academic work to studying trauma and its effect on our minds and bodies. Prior to starting my own practice, I spent three years working with Seattle Counseling Service, a community mental health agency centered around LGBTQ+ mental health care.
You may carry trauma, anxiety, shame, internalized oppression, or the exhaustion of constantly monitoring yourself to stay safe.
My therapeutic style is collaborative, warm, and sometimes playful. My work is grounded in Internal Family Systems, depth psychology, and Buddhist psychology. My approach is ecological, neurodiversity-affirming, somatic, and anti-oppressive. Together, we’ll explore how your strengths, values, and unique ways of being can be sources of joy and belonging.
You may carry trauma, anxiety, shame, internalized oppression, or the exhaustion of constantly monitoring yourself to stay safe.
My therapeutic style is collaborative, warm, and sometimes playful. My work is grounded in Internal Family Systems, depth psychology, and Buddhist psychology. My approach is ecological, neurodiversity-affirming, somatic, and anti-oppressive. Together, we’ll explore how your strengths, values, and unique ways of being can be sources of joy and belonging.
Offering outdoor and online therapy for men navigating anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and burnout.
I specialize in helping men (18+) navigate challenges and changes. We will focus on building self understanding and skills to be more present in your life. In our sessions we will discover your inner strengths and learn how to process the thoughts and emotions that have you feeling stuck.
Offering outdoor and online therapy for men navigating anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and burnout.
I specialize in helping men (18+) navigate challenges and changes. We will focus on building self understanding and skills to be more present in your life. In our sessions we will discover your inner strengths and learn how to process the thoughts and emotions that have you feeling stuck.
Hello, I’m James, and thank you for being here. Whether you are new to therapy or have been sitting on the therapy chaise lounge for years, welcome! First off, there is no "perfect" way to do therapy and there is no "perfect" way to be a client. Frustrating, I know - let's talk about it! I strive to make my practice safe, comfortable, individualized and resourceful. Another core tenant of my practice that I find equally important: your agency/choice. You are the brain in the body, after all, and I will do my best to collaborate with you for achieving your aims (General response time: 48-72 hrs).
Hello, I’m James, and thank you for being here. Whether you are new to therapy or have been sitting on the therapy chaise lounge for years, welcome! First off, there is no "perfect" way to do therapy and there is no "perfect" way to be a client. Frustrating, I know - let's talk about it! I strive to make my practice safe, comfortable, individualized and resourceful. Another core tenant of my practice that I find equally important: your agency/choice. You are the brain in the body, after all, and I will do my best to collaborate with you for achieving your aims (General response time: 48-72 hrs).
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.