Teri Entler
MA, LMHCFocus areas
- Codependency
- Marital issues
- Narcissistic abuse recovery
- Divorce recovery
- Parental Alienation
- Reunification Therapy
- Childhood trauma
- Anxiety
- Faith & spirituality
Trauma
Therapy & Counseling in Washington
Compassionate, evidence-based counseling to help you heal, grow, and move forward.
Your care team
Meet the therapists who specialize in trauma.
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Nakita Cutter
MS, LMHCFocus areas
- Trauma & PTSD
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Low self-esteem
- Grief
- Abusive relationships
- Addictions
Jenna Meyers
Counseling TeamFocus areas
- Children, teens & families
- Anxiety & depression
- Trauma & LI
- ADHD & Autism
- Premarital & couples
- Life transitions
- Caregiver burnout
Jamie Quinlan
MA, LMHCAFocus areas
- Kids · Youth · Teens
- Family counseling
- Trauma & Abuse
- Divorce & Childhood Trauma
- Christian perspective
- Postpartum & Birth Trauma
- ADHD · Depression · Anxiety
Wallace Forslof
MA, LMHCAFocus areas
- Childhood trauma
- Trauma & PTSD
- ADHD
- Veterans & first responders
- Anxiety & Depression
- Men's issues
- Self-esteem
- Anger management
Alexis Ryan
Counseling TeamFocus areas
- LGBTQ+
- Women's Issues
- Neurodivergent support
- Relationship struggles
- Childhood trauma
- Life Transitions
- Career burnout
- Anxiety & Depression
Understanding it
What is trauma, and how does it affect you?
Trauma is the lasting imprint that overwhelming or frightening experiences leave on your brain, body, and sense of safety. It can come from a single event - an accident, assault, or loss - or from years of relational, childhood, or developmental wounds. Whatever its source, trauma teaches your nervous system to stay braced for danger long after the threat has passed.
Common symptoms include flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, emotional numbness, panic, and difficulty trusting others. The emotional impact is heavy: shame, guilt, and a sense of being broken often follow. Day to day, trauma can disrupt sleep, focus, and motivation, while straining relationships through withdrawal, irritability, or fear of closeness. You are not broken - your body adapted to survive, and it can learn to feel safe again.
Signs to notice
You may benefit from therapy if…
- Intrusive memories, flashbacks, or distressing nightmares
- Feeling constantly on edge, jumpy, or unable to relax
- Avoiding people, places, or reminders of what happened
- Emotional numbness or feeling disconnected from yourself
- Difficulty trusting others or feeling safe in relationships
- Trouble sleeping, concentrating, or regulating emotions
- Sudden anger, anxiety, or panic that feels hard to control
- Persistent shame, guilt, or a sense of being 'different'
Evidence-based care
How therapy can help you heal.
We tailor proven, research-backed modalities to your nervous system, your goals, and your story.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Identify and gently reshape the thought patterns that fuel distress, building practical tools you can use between sessions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Develop emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness skills to navigate overwhelming feelings with steadiness.
Lifespan Integration (LI)
A gentle, body-based modality that helps your nervous system reorganize painful memory along your timeline - without re-traumatization.
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Every session prioritizes safety, choice, and pacing, honoring how past experiences shape the brain, body, and relationships.
Solution-Focused Therapy
Build on your existing strengths and create clear, attainable steps toward the life and relationships you want.
Attachment-Based Therapy
Heal relational wounds by understanding early attachment patterns and learning to experience secure, trusting connection.
Our philosophy
Whole-person healing, your way.
At Healing & Restoration Counseling, care is faith-friendly yet never judgmental - honoring your beliefs, identity, and pace as we walk alongside you.
Compassion
You are met with warmth and zero judgment, exactly where you are today.
Acceptance
Your story, faith, identity, and pace are fully honored throughout your care.
Safety
We move at the speed of your nervous system, building trust before depth.
Authenticity
Real, human therapists who help you reconnect with your truest self.
Mind-Body-Spirit
Whole-person healing that integrates emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing.
Personalized Plans
No two journeys are alike - your treatment plan is built around you.
Why choose us
Why Washington trusts Healing & Restoration Counseling.
Licensed, experienced Washington therapists
Telehealth available across all of Washington State
Trauma-informed, nervous-system-aware care
Holistic, mind-body-spirit healing approach
Free 30-minute consultation to find your fit
Evidence-based, research-backed methods
Individualized treatment plans for every client
Confidential, HIPAA-compliant services
We proudly serve clients across Washington State - including Seattle, Bellevue, Everett, Tacoma, Spokane, Vancouver, and our home community of Mill Creek - with secure online therapy that brings expert care wherever you are.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions.
- What is trauma-informed therapy?
- Trauma-informed therapy is an approach that recognizes how trauma affects the brain, body, and relationships. It prioritizes safety, choice, and pacing in every session, helping you process painful experiences without being re-traumatized.
- Do I need a PTSD diagnosis to start trauma therapy?
- No. Many clients have never been formally diagnosed. If a past experience still affects your mood, sleep, relationships, or sense of safety, trauma therapy can help — a diagnosis is not required to begin healing.
- How long does trauma therapy take?
- It varies. Some clients feel meaningful relief in 8–12 sessions, while complex or childhood trauma often benefits from longer-term work. We create a paced, personalized plan that respects your nervous system's readiness.
- What therapies do you use for trauma?
- We integrate Lifespan Integration, EMDR-informed work, somatic regulation, attachment-based therapy, CBT, and parts work — matched to your story and goals rather than a one-size-fits-all protocol.
- Will I have to relive my trauma in detail?
- No. Effective trauma therapy is not about reliving the worst moments. We build safety and regulation first, then gently integrate memories at a pace your body can tolerate.
- Do you offer trauma therapy online across Washington?
- Yes. We provide secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth trauma therapy to clients throughout Washington State — including Seattle, Bellevue, Everett, Tacoma, Spokane, and Vancouver — so expert care reaches you wherever you live.
- Do you offer a free consultation?
- Yes. Every new client is invited to a free 30-minute consultation. It's a no-pressure way to ask questions, share what you're navigating, and make sure your therapist feels like the right fit before you begin.
- Is therapy confidential?
- Absolutely. All sessions are private and HIPAA-compliant. What you share stays between you and your therapist, with only the narrow legal exceptions required to keep you and others safe.
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Begin your healing
You don't have to navigate this alone.
Healing is possible - and you deserve a compassionate guide for the journey. Reach out today and let us match you with a licensed Washington therapist who truly fits.