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Woodland Pathways Counseling

Betrayal Trauma Therapy in Washington State

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Betrayal trauma therapy is necessary when someone you trusted deeply violates that trust—emotionally, relationally, or sexually.

For many women, betrayal does not simply “heal with time.” Many people will say to “run from the betrayer and don’t look back.” Others may want you to stay for religious or personal reasons. Other people have their own agendas for you.

Your parents, partner, spiritual leader, mentor or therapist doesn’t live your life. You are the only one who can make decisions for your life.

Betrayal trauma disrupts your safety, identity, and nervous system itself. You are entitled to heal and learn from the experience you are going through.

Common Effects of Betrayal Trauma

  1. Anxiety or hyper-vigilance
  2. Emotional numbing or shutdown
  3. Obsessive thinking or rumination
  4. Difficulty trusting yourself or others
  5. Shame, confusion, or grief
  6. Sleep disturbances

These responses are not signs of weakness.
They are adaptive trauma responses.

Betrayal Trauma Therapy can help you make sense of your experience. It supports you as you move through the hurt. You can begin to find clarity and stability.

Why Midlife Betrayal Is Unique

In midlife, betrayal often intersects with:

  1. Anxiety or hyper-vigilance
  2. Emotional numbing or shutdown
  3. Obsessive thinking or rumination
  4. Difficulty trusting yourself or others
  5. Shame, confusion, or grief
  6. Sleep disturbances

Healing at this stage requires depth and respect for complexity.

My Specialization: Betrayal Trauma Therapy

I work specifically with women healing from:

  1. Infidelity and relational betrayal
  2. Partner trauma
  3. Emotional deception
  4. Attachment injuries
  5. Complex relational grief

I am licensed in Washington State and work with adult women via telehealth who live in WA.

I work with women individually, in groups, and 1-2 day intensives with the Woodland Pathways Model

Woodland Pathways Model

Next Step

If you are considering betrayal trauma therapy, I invite you to schedule a brief consultation to explore fit.

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