Elevate You: Move from Merely Surviving to
Healing, Flourishing, and Authentic Living
Trauma therapy & counseling for women in Boise, Idaho
and virtually throughout Idaho and California.
Did you know?
You don’t need coping skills to live with the effects of trauma.
You need the opportunity to heal and exist on the front lines of your life without having to cope.
Welcome,
my “be-everything-to-everyone-all-the-time”
trauma survivor and people-pleasing perfectionist.
We’re a bit of a tribe, aren’t we? You are not alone and I invite you to dive in here with me and learn more about how I can help you go from surviving to healing, flourishing, and living authentically…
I work with today’s driven, people-pleasing women trauma survivors eager for lasting change who are struggling with the lingering effects of that trauma, subsequent relationship anxiety, and painful overwhelm in their body to stop living for others and find resilience, self-worth, confidence, healthier relationships, and hope for a healthy future.
I take a functional model approach to healing and I get to know YOU as a human, not just your mental, emotional, and physical struggles. The functional model uses a holistic and comprehensive approach, is patient-centered, and is tailored to help you heal from the root of the problem.
The effects of trauma hurt and hang on tight. That pain leaves us in coping (survival!) mode and can look and feel like…..
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Anxiety
living in fear and not knowing what you’re so afraid of all the time
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People Pleasing
living for others and losing yourself in the process
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Physically Exhausted
in “fake-it-to-make-it” mode
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Feeling Depressed
isolated and lonely, lack of motivation
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Feeling Too Sensitive
and “too much” for others
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Battling Constant Fear
of rejection and/or abandonment in your relationships
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Anger/Irritability Issues
or difficulties regulating your emotions
Does this look like you? Does this feel like you?
If you answered yes here at all, you are in the right place and I can help.
Be the leading lady
of your life.
Hi, I’m Susan. You’ve likely been debating seeking help for months, if not years, but I’m so glad you have taken the courageous step of putting yourself first for once.
You’re here because you’re emotionally and physically exhausted, helpless, and not feeling in control of anything. It’s time to stop allowing what’s happened to you to keep you from being the person you’re meant to be.
Amidst the grip of your past, I can help you find and live fully with resilience, self-worth, confidence, and healthier relationships. No longer just surviving, but loving how you’re thriving.
More than half of all women will be exposed to at least one traumatic event in their lifetime, according to the National Center for PTSD. And women who experience trauma are twice as likely as men to develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Were you born with trauma? That’s very possible (we can talk about Intergenerational Trauma….). Regardless, you were created and the world continued to move forward and life, others, and this world had its way with you - and you’re left to survive in that wake - from adverse childhood experiences, adult relationship trauma, situational trauma, or all of it! You now may be struggling with hypervigilence/perfectionism, emotional numbness/dissociation, mood swings, flashbacks, difficulty concentrating, avoidance, difficulty sleeping, intimacy issues, feeling alone even when you’re surrounded by good others, and more. I can help you with feeling better in your skin and gaining control of your existence.
Your “high-functioning” is likely a byproduct of past trauma. But fear not! That high-functioning part of you does not disappear with real healing. Your productivity driven by anxiety can come from a place of security, clarity, peace, self-love, and genuineness and I can help you get there.
A little tidbit about me…. I am not your typical therapist. And if we work together, this is not going to feel like typical counseling. My no-nonsense, direct, efficient approach is a holistic (meaning head-to-toe focus!) and personalized path to healing to get to the root cause of your symptoms and I am ready to dive in with you - at whatever depth necessary! Emotional, relational, and nervous system health, as well as neurobiology and overall physical wellness are my passions and are what will fuel my work with you.
If you’re ready to work collaboratively with me for change and be open to benefiting from the brain-body connection, I’m ready when you are.
Schedule your consultation with me today and let’s begin the understanding, the healing, and the thriving.
This is your opportunity to:
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Disempower the Effects of Trauma
Painful and difficult experiences can have a profound impact on your mental, emotional, and physical well-being, and the aftermath can surface in different ways and at different times.
Together, from a root cause approach, we can explore the specific roles your trauma experience(s) are playing in your life and help you gain back control.
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Rebound From Trauma-RelatedAnxiety, Depression, & Relationship Issues
Life after trauma can feel like you can’t make it through a day, that the trauma is going to happen again at any moment. It’s being filled with panic and terror and not wanting to get out of bed or connect with anyone.
It’s suffering silently with these feelings. I’m here so you can heal and live the life you were made for.
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Embrace Brainspotting & EMDR for Trauma
Brainspotting and EMDR are advanced brain-body based methods that focus on identifying, processing, and releasing imbalances, trauma, and residual emotional stress.
They reach parts of the brain that are not generally accessed through traditional talk therapy.
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Connect & Heal In-Person or Online
Get support from wherever you are! My therapy approaches are effective and lasting whether we meet in my office or virtually.
My physical office is located in Boise, Idaho and we can work together virtually if you reside in Idaho or California.
Who therapy with me is for
Those who are not afraid of getting to know themselves and their humanness.
Those who are committed to curiosity, personal growth, collaboration, and transformation.
Those who are self-aware and ready to accept and hold themselves accountable to this special support.
Who therapy with me is not for
Those who are not willing or ready to be honest and vulnerable with themselves or others.
Those who may not be ready to confront and feel the difficult emotions and experiences that therapy can bring to the surface.
Those who think therapy is a quick fix (but don’t be discouraged!). Working towards lasting change takes some time. It’s easy to get caught in the weeds of daily life and I can definitely offer help for day-to-day issues, but know our main focus will be on long-term change.
Maybe you are…
Ignoring your emotions;
Constantly comparing yourself to others;
Avoiding relationships or staying in them too long;
Holding too loose or too rigid of boundaries;
Trying to “fix” others;
Buying and (not. . . !) reading/finishing the latest self-help book;
Following the latest social media influencer and it’s not quite doing it for you…
. . . Okay, then let’s chat.
Starting therapy should be simple,
safe from (self !) judgment, and exciting!
Here are 3 easy steps
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Click here to go to my Client Portal. Click the Request Appointment button to schedule a no-fee consultation phone call at a convenient day and time for you. We’ll speak privately for about 20 minutes.
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During our call, you can share with me some details about what’s having you reach out for support and healing at this time. I’ll answer any questions you have and we can decide together if we think we’ll be a good fit.
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You start on the path of finding the resilience, self-worth, confidence, and healthier relationships you deserve! We’ll begin meeting weekly and adjust according to your needs and goals.
Animal-assisted therapy
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