Trauma does not only live in memory. It lives in the nervous system, in core beliefs about yourself and others, and in the ways your body learned to protect you. Therapy offers a space to slow down and explore these patterns with care. Together, we work toward helping you feel more present, more connected, and more able to respond to life from a place of choice rather than survival.

My work is rooted in trauma focused, attachment informed therapy. I approach treatment with the understanding that your responses make sense in the context of what you have lived through. Symptoms are not signs of weakness. They are adaptations that once helped you survive.

In our work together, therapy often involves:

• Understanding how past experiences shaped your emotional and relational patterns
• Exploring core beliefs about safety, trust, and self worth
• Gently processing memories, emotions, or narratives that have been avoided
• Developing greater emotional regulation and nervous system stability
• Creating new emotional experiences that support healing and integration

I use evidence based, exposure informed therapies, including EMDR, to help you safely and gradually process trauma at a pace that feels manageable. This work is collaborative and responsive to your needs. Therapy is not about reliving the past. It is about integrating it in a way that allows you to live more fully in the present with greater agency, clarity, and self compassion.

I work with adults who are seeking depth oriented trauma therapy and are ready to explore the roots of their emotional and relational struggles.

Many of my clients identify with experiences such as:

• Ongoing effects of childhood or adult trauma
• Sexual abuse or boundary violations
• Chronic shame, self criticism, or emotional dysregulation
• Relationship difficulties rooted in past experiences
• Feeling disconnected from yourself or others

Sessions are offered virtually, allowing you to engage in therapy from a space that feels safe and accessible to you.

Services Offered

• Therapy for Individual Adults
• EMDR Therapy

Treatment Specialties

• Trauma and PTSD
• Sexual Abuse
• Relationship Issues

Treatment Modalities

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
• Attachment Based Therapy
• Narrative Therapy

If you are considering trauma therapy and would like to explore whether working together feels like a good fit, I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation.

📞 Call: (515) 505-8461
🖥️ Book Online: Free 15-min Consultation
📩 Email: hannah@hannahvestalcounseling.com