Supporting you as you move toward the life you want.
Understanding Trauma
Trauma can begin with a single overwhelming event or develop over time through ongoing stress. During ongoing times of stress we may create patterns of adaptation in response to experiences that felt unsafe, unsupported, or overwhelming. We may carry trauma through experiences such as accidents, medical procedures, adverse childhood experiences, loss, abuse, neglect, or long periods of fear and conflict. This list is unique to each person. It is about the way experiences affect our nervous system and make it challenging to feel safe, connected, or at ease in daily life.
Therapy is not about “fixing what was broken” but a collaborative effort that helps gently address how these experiences continue to show up in our bodies, behaviors and thoughts. The NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM®) and Somatic Experiencing (SE®) approaches support reconnection to the lost parts of ourselves, increasing our capacity for resilience, regulation, and a renewed sense of vitality.
NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM®)
NARM® is guided by a holistic, trauma-informed approach that recognizes how early life experiences shape our nervous system, relationships, and sense of self. The NARM® approach supports the gentle exploration of these patterns in your time. Rather than following a rigid method, NARM® offers a flexible and collaborative process that meets you where you are.
This approach focuses on building greater awareness, emotional capacity, and connection to yourself.
The foundational principles that guide this work are outlined to the right, and offer a glimpse into how NARM® supports meaningful change.
“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.”
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Therapy adapts to your experience rather than following a strict formula.
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Alongside challenges, we also recognize your resilience, strengths, and the parts of you already working toward growth.
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The work supports greater emotional balance, resilience, and the ability to navigate life and relationships with more ease.
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We focus on what is happening in your life now, allowing insights from the past to emerge naturally and safely.
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NARM recognizes the connection between thoughts, emotions, and the nervous system.
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Sessions are shaped by thoughtful exploration rather than judgment or “fixing.”
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Therapy supports you in reconnecting with your own insight, clarity, and inner knowing.
Somatic Experiencing (SE®)
SE® is a gentle, body-based approach for healing trauma and chronic stress. Sometimes the nervous system remains caught in survival responses like fight, flight, fawning, or freeze long after a difficult experience has passed. When this happens, people may notice discomfort related to the lingering symptoms. Some report feeling anxious, restless, irritable, emotionally numb, or disconnected from themselves. Over time, ongoing stress can also show up physically through symptoms such as chronic pain, migraines, digestive challenges, sleeplessness, or autoimmune disease.
SE® helps the body gradually release stored survival energy and restore balance. By learning to safely notice and work with body sensations, many people experience greater calm, resilience, and a deeper sense of safety in daily life.
“Neuroscience research shows that the only way we can change the way we feel is by becoming aware of our inner experience.”
Frequently Asked Questions
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The first session is a gentle starting point. We’ll talk about what brings you to therapy, what you’re hoping for, and any questions you may have. The goal is to begin getting to know one another and see if working together feels like a good fit.
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Sometimes people want a place to pause, reflect, and better understand themselves. Others may seek counseling for reasons that include:
Relationship challenges
Anxiety or feeling overwhelmed
Trauma or difficult past experiences
Feeling disconnected from themselves or others
Life transitions or identity changes
Grief and loss
Burnout or chronic stress
Neurodivergence
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These terms are often used interchangeably. Some people use counseling to describe short-term support around a single life concerns. Psychotherapy and therapy are often used when the work goes deeper into patterns, trauma, and long-standing experiences.
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Appointments are offered in the evenings Monday - Wednesdays. In-person sessions are available on Thursdays at my Round Rock office. We can discuss specific times during your consultation to find a schedule that works well for you.
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After you reach out, I’ll respond within a couple of days to schedule a brief 15-minute phone consultation. This is a chance to discuss what brings you to therapy, ask questions, and see if working together feels like a good fit.
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Most insurance companies do not reimburse services provided by LPC-Associates. I am currently private pay while going through the credentialing process with Aetna and hope to be in-network with them soon.