Are you waking up feeling heavy, your heart racing with memories before your feet hit the floor? Does pouring a morning cup of coffee feel like the only ritual that keeps you going? By evening, you might reach for a drink or pill just to dial down the emotional noise or the hollow quiet. You’re not alone in dealing with work stress, restless nights replaying past trauma, or constant worry that you’ll never feel at peace. You long for more than survival: rest, connection, purpose. You want to show up fully for loved ones, feel joy without fear, and sleep through the night without that pull toward substances.

As a licensed alcohol and drug counselor specializing in trauma, I understand how daily tasks, like managing stress, navigating triggers, or calming an overactive mind, can feel overwhelming. My approach combines trauma‑informed care (creating safety, trust, and respect) with practical tools like grounding exercises, tailored coping strategies and EMDR.

Together, we’ll create a foundation for each day that feels more manageable and calm, step by grounding step. When your everyday life is more stable, healing can expand. You can move from numbing to noticing, surviving to thriving one morning, one afternoon, one evening at a time. Reach out today to schedule a free 15-min consultation to take the first step.