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EMDR Therapy for Trauma · Seattle Metro

Trauma therapy that doesn't make you relive your story.

Process trauma through EMDR, not by telling your story over and over. Most insurance accepted.

Where does trauma show up most for you right now?

Because I want care that doesn't make me retell the worst thing.

Insurance Accepted

Yes, your insurance probably covers this.

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We accept most major commercial insurance plans, including Kaiser Permanente, Aetna, Optum and Cigna. We'll verify your coverage during your first call with our intake team.

If this sounds familiar

Years of talking about it. Your body still bracing when nothing's wrong.

Most clients see themselves in more than one of these. Maybe the understanding came years ago. But the body never got the memo.

  • Your body is still on alert (shoulders up, jaw tight, scanning the room) even when you're somewhere safe
  • Sleep is the first thing that breaks (nightmares, waking flooded, never quite dropping into rest)
  • You shut down or go numb in conversations that matter, and the people closest to you have started to feel the distance
  • You've done years of talk therapy, can describe what happened in detail, and still cannot get your nervous system to land
  • You've tried to find a trauma therapist who takes your insurance and won't make you start from the beginning, and it's been nothing but waitlists
Get matched with a trauma therapist

Because I want care that meets the body, not just the memory.

What's possible

A nervous system that finally settles. A plan that doesn't ask you to relive your story.

Clients describe what changes first as the body softening: real sleep, less bracing, room to breathe again in the conversations that used to shut them down.

  • Sleep returning before the work is anywhere close to done, because the body settles before the story does
  • Getting through a normal day without the dread, because your nervous system isn't scanning for the next hit
  • Feeling close to your partner again, because shutdown has somewhere to go besides the wall it's been hitting
Get matched with a trauma therapist

Because I want my body to land, not just my story.

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How it works

One step from you. Here's what we do next.

From quiz to first appointment in the same week. Kaiser, Aetna, Optum and Cigna accepted.

  1. Take the short quiz

    Five quick questions about how trauma shows up for you now and what kind of care fits. Never about what happened. About one minute.

  2. We'll reach out within one business day

    A real person calls to verify your insurance, answer questions and walk through which trauma therapist on our team is the best fit for what you're looking for.

  3. Meet your therapist in the same week

    Telehealth across Washington or in-person in Seattle, Burien or Arlington. A first appointment that doesn't require you to start from the beginning.

Get matched with a trauma therapist

Because I want a clear path, not another waitlist.

What stands behind every plan

Not optional add-ons. Just how we work.

  • EMDR-Trained Team
  • Body-First, Paced Care
  • Same Therapist Every Session
  • Kaiser · Aetna · Optum · Cigna
  • Modality Match at Intake

What you'll find here

Trauma therapy that works with the body, not just the memory.

An EMDR-trained team with IFS, somatic and polyvagal modalities on the menu, matched to how trauma is actually showing up. The kind of trauma care most Seattle specialists make you pay out-of-pocket for.

  • EMDR-trained and trauma-specialized, with insurance

    Most of our trauma therapists are trained in EMDR, the most-researched body-based protocol for trauma. Others bring TF-CBT, somatic and IFS approaches. Most Seattle trauma specialists don't take insurance. We do.

  • Body-first, nervous-system-aware care

    Talk therapy assumes the story is the work. For trauma, that's often where care goes wrong. Our team works with the body alongside the narrative, so the nervous system has room to actually settle.

  • You set the pace, every step

    With EMDR and somatic approaches, the body leads. You don't have to start at the worst memory. You don't have to talk about it at all in early sessions if that's not what your nervous system needs. Pacing is the client's call.

Get matched with a trauma therapist

Because I want trauma care that takes my body seriously.

How we compare

Counseling Services for Wellbeing Trauma Therapy vs. the other options on your screen

Counseling Services for Wellbeing Cash-Pay EMDR Specialists Online-Only Therapy Platforms
Time to first appointment
Same-week availability
Four to six weeks, often longer
Days to weeks, varies
Insurance accepted
Kaiser, Aetna, Optum, Cigna
Out-of-pocket, partial reimbursement
Some plans, often partial
EMDR availability
Trained on every trauma therapist
Yes, but out-of-pocket
Rare, depends on the therapist drawn
Body-based modalities offered
IFS, somatic, polyvagal options
Varies by single practitioner
Talk therapy only, in most cases
Provider continuity
Stay with the same therapist
Yes, when you can get on the schedule
Rotating therapists common

Real Clients

From clients who'd been let down before

What it feels like to finally land somewhere that fits.

Shelly

Client

Hope and the courage to overcome

I have had counselors off and on throughout the years. My counselor is Christopher Carver and he has helped me more than any counselor I have ever worked with. Because of Christopher, I am a stronger person. He has given me hope, and the courage to overcome the trauma I have experienced in my life. I am very thankful to have him as my counselor.

Corina

Client

Felt lighter after the first session

I felt overwhelmed telling my story that I had to remember to breathe calming myself down. Trying to calm myself down with breathing techniques I can't believe it has been a little over an hour but I felt lighter. A weight lifted off me. Thank you Katie for listening.

Verified Client

Client

First time speaking with a therapist

I recently finished up my sessions. This was my first time speaking with a therapist so I wasn't sure what to expect, but I found the experience extremely rewarding and helpful. My therapist was able to provide unbiased insight and is very understanding, empathetic, and overall a great listener. Without her, I don't think I would have been able to move past what I was working through.

Cliff

Client

A safe, supportive, real space

I've been loving my time with Brianna Lillibridge, working with them has been a game-changer. They create a space that feels safe, supportive, and real. Grateful to have found them!

Verified Client

Client

Found a real fit after a decade of searching

After a decade of attempting to find a mental health provider that I feel comfortable, I found two at Counseling Services for Wellbeing. I'm very happy with them and couldn't recommend them more.

Bobellina

Client

A counselor I'm finally comfortable with

I am very comfortable with my counselor, and the service I have received from every employee here is far more than I expected.

Calm therapeutic space conveying warmth and welcome

Care that meets the body. Insurance accepted. Same-week appointments available.

Meet the team

Trauma therapists you can match with

Our trauma team mixes EMDR-trained therapists with clinicians using TF-CBT, somatic and IFS approaches.

Portrait of Stacy Lanier

Stacy Lanier, Therapist

Stacy is an LMFT-Associate licensed in Washington and Texas, with advanced training in EMDR, IFS (Internal Family Systems), EFT and narrative therapy. She works with adults, teens and couples on trauma, attachment wounds, complex grief and LGBTQ+ mental health. Clients describe her as warm, authentic and respectful of pace.
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MJ Valentine, Therapist

MJ is an LMHCA and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional whose work centers on trauma and PTSD. She uses EMDR for trauma triggers, IFS for parts of the self that have been working overtime, and somatic plus polyvagal approaches when symptoms live in the body. Adults, complex trauma and corporate burnout are core focuses.
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Angie Blattenbauer, Therapist

Angie is an LMHC trained in EMDR, DBT, ERP and trauma-informed care, with a Master of Education in Counseling from the University of Puget Sound. She works with adults on trauma, grief, life transitions, neurodivergence and gender identity, and brings creative and nature-based tools into the room. LGBTQ+ affirming.
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Jade Fahid, Therapist

Jade is an LMHCA and trauma-informed yoga instructor who brings a mind-body perspective into trauma work. She combines EMDR with somatic and body-based practices, mindfulness and nervous-system regulation. A natural fit when talk therapy alone hasn't shifted what your body is still holding.
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Anne Rochon, Therapist

Anne is an LMHC with a Master's in Counseling from UT Austin. EMDR-trained, with motivational interviewing and expressive arts in her toolkit. She works with adults and older adults on life transitions, trauma-informed care, and LGBTQ+ affirmative work, with a calm, grounded style clients describe as easy to settle into.
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Jenifer Price, Therapist

Jenifer holds a PhD in Instructional Design and a Master's in Social Work from UT Austin. She works with adults on trauma, grief and the kinds of life transitions (divorce, retirement, empty-nest) that often surface old wounds. EMDR, CBT, DBT and mindfulness are in her toolkit, with a calm style clients describe as easy to settle into.
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Olivia Ochoa, Therapist

Olivia is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Board Certified Diplomate with 16+ years in private practice plus community mental health and inpatient backgrounds. EMDR-trained, with a psychodynamic and trauma-informed foundation. Her work centers on trauma, PTSD, domestic violence and survivors of sexual abuse, with bilingual care in English and Spanish.
Portrait of Sarah Yeung

Sarah Yeung, Therapist

Sarah is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with a Master's in Social Work from California State University San Bernardino and 15+ years in clinical practice. Her trauma work is grounded in TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused CBT), one of the gold-standard trauma protocols, alongside CBT, DBT, narrative and solution-focused approaches. She works with adults, adolescents and families.
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Trent Landenberger, Therapist

Trent is an LMFTA with a Master's in Family Therapy and a strong relational systems background. He works with adults, couples and veterans on trauma, grief, life transitions and severe mental illness. CBT, Solution-Focused, Structural Family and Narrative therapy are in his toolkit, with a values-informed style focused on resilience and clarity.
Portrait of Vanessa Davis

Vanessa Davis, Therapist

Vanessa is an LMFT with a Master's from Seattle Pacific University and six years across private practice, community mental health and medical settings. She works with adults on trauma, perinatal and postpartum mental health, grief and relationships. Family Systems, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused and Experiential approaches anchor her work.
Get matched with a trauma therapist

Because I want a therapist who actually works with the body.

Where we see clients

Three Seattle metro offices, plus telehealth across Washington

Most clients meet their trauma therapist at our Greenlake, Burien or Smokey Point office, or over secure video from anywhere in the state. For trauma work, the in-person option matters: some clients need a real room and a real couch to feel grounded, especially for body-based work. Telehealth is the right answer for others, especially the days getting to an office isn't realistic.

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    Seattle (Greenlake) Office

    6869 Woodlawn Ave NE #110

    Seattle, WA 98115

    Located in Seattle’s Green Lake neighborhood.

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    Burien Office

    15811 Ambaum Blvd SW, Suite 110

    Burien, WA 98166

    Serving south King County.

  • Map showing Smokey Point Office location

    Smokey Point Office

    3402 173rd Pl NE, Suite 201

    Arlington, WA 98223

    Serving north King and Snohomish County.

Get matched with a trauma therapist

Because I want trauma care that fits how I live.

FAQs

Clients frequently ask us

Do you actually take my insurance?

We accept Kaiser Permanente, Aetna, Optum and Cigna. Most Seattle trauma specialists don't take insurance, which means out-of-pocket fees and partial reimbursement at best. Our intake team verifies your specific plan during the first call, before your first appointment, so there are no surprise bills.

How fast can I really be seen?

Most clients see their trauma therapist within the same week of their intake call. That's not same-day and it's not a marketing line. It's the standard cadence the practice runs at, made possible by an EMDR-trained trauma team across three offices plus telehealth.

What is EMDR, in plain language?

EMDR stands for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. It uses bilateral stimulation (eye movements, taps or sounds) to help the brain reprocess memories that got stuck. The work doesn't require detailed retelling of what happened. It's the most-researched body-based trauma protocol and the gold standard for PTSD treatment.

Will EMDR work over telehealth?

Yes. EMDR is delivered over secure video using on-screen bilateral stimulation, and outcomes track with in-person delivery in the research. Some clients still prefer in-person for the physical grounding. Either way, your therapist will talk through the format that fits before the first session.

Will I have to retell the worst thing that happened?

No. Body-based trauma protocols (EMDR, somatic, IFS) work with how trauma is showing up now in your nervous system, not the detailed narrative of what happened. You're in charge of how much detail you share, and it's almost always less than people expect.

I've done years of talk therapy already. Is this different?

Yes, and that's the most common starting point for our clients. Talk therapy assumes the story is the work. For trauma, the body keeps the score, and describing what happened often doesn't change what your body does about it. The body-based modalities our team is trained in are designed for exactly this gap.

What does the first appointment look like?

A real intake with time for what you're working with, what you've already tried and what kind of care fits. Not a forced retelling of the trauma. You'll leave with a clear sense of which modality your therapist plans to use, the cadence of follow-ups and how the work moves forward.

How do I know if EMDR is right for me?

If years of talk therapy haven't shifted it, or if your symptoms live more in your body than in your thoughts, EMDR is usually a strong fit. If you'd rather start with parts work or pure somatic regulation, our team has those options too. The intake call is where the matching happens.

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