Welcome to Nivalis Counseling
Trauma Therapy in Northern Virginia | EMDR & Brainspotting
If you are struggling with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, or depression, you deserve a therapist who truly sees you and understands what you are going through. I know how isolating it can feel to search for help, only to feel invisible or unimportant in the process.
I am a licensed trauma therapist serving Northern Virginia, specializing in helping adults heal from PTSD, anxiety, depression, and childhood trauma. I am certified in EMDR therapy and Brainspotting, two powerful, evidence-based approaches specifically designed to address trauma at its core.
Why I Became a Trauma Therapist
My path to this work is deeply personal. Like many of the people I work with, I spent years building coping mechanisms that seemed to keep everything under control. But deep down, I was not okay. I just did not realize it yet.
When I finally sought help, finding the right therapist felt impossible. I went from one to another, feeling unseen and unimportant. Then I met someone who changed everything: a therapist who was warm, compassionate, and made me feel like I truly mattered. That experience did not just help me heal. It reminded me of my calling to become the kind of therapist who helps others feel seen, valued, and supported through their healing journey.
That understanding (what it is like to be on the other side) shapes how I work with every client. You matter. Your healing is worth every effort. And I am here to walk this path with you.
My Specialties as a Trauma Therapist in Northern Virginia
- Trauma and Post-Traumatic stress disorder
- Anxiety and Panic Disorders
- Depression
- Grief and Loss
- Life Transitions
