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Discover life beyond survival mode
Heal Trauma and Anxiety with DBT & EMDR
It’s hard to relax when you’re always waiting for the other shoe to drop.
Even when things look fine on the outside, anxiety and overthinking keep you bracing for impact.
The truth is, the past isn’t really the past - it still shows up in your body, your fears, and your relationships. You question if you’re “enough,” push yourself to hold it all together, or disconnect completely - scrolling for hours, throwing yourself into work, or using humor as a mask just to get through the day.
Deep down, you’re just trying to survive the waves of emotions that feel overwhelming or impossible to control. But coping isn’t enough anymore. You want real tools and healing that gets to the root.
Maybe you…
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Some days, everything hits at once—anxiety, sadness, frustration, or shame. Other days, you feel numb, checked out, or like you’re just going through the motions.
Maybe you’ve been told you’re “too sensitive” or your reactions are “too much” but you’re just trying to hold it together. You’re not too much - you’re just carrying too much alone.
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Even if you don’t talk about it much, the past still shows up.
Whether it was a single painful experience or years of unresolved hurt, trauma has shaped how you move through the world - which can feel exhausting.
You’re tired of the past hijacking your present. You want to heal—not just cope—and feel like your life finally belongs to you again.
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Not good enough. Not lovable enough. Not healthy enough.
Maybe you battle body image shame, a constant sense of inadequacy, or a voice telling you to “just get over it.”
Even when life looks fine on the outside, you’re carrying a weight of not-enoughness that won’t go away.
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Sometimes it feels easier to disconnect than to feel. Maybe you binge watch Netflix or isolate from friends. Maybe you check out without meaning to, feeling foggy, distant, or not fully “here.”
You try to avoid the hard stuff — because facing it feels overwhelming.
If this feels familiar, you don’t have to keep carrying it alone.
Hi, I’m Betsy Harris, LICSW
Before anything else, know this: your emotions are valid and your pain is real
My goal is simple: let’s work together to help you feel more balanced, confident, and in control of your life.
I bring warmth, honesty, and humor to therapy because therapy should feel human, not clinical. I’m not the kind of therapist who just nods quietly. I’ll be real with you, challenge you (gently!), and lean in when things get tough.
As a DBT-Linehan Board Certified Clinician with advanced training in EMDR, I bring evidence-based approaches to therapy. Together, we’ll untangle the patterns that keep you stuck, process the impact of past experiences, and build tools you can rely on when emotions feel overwhelming.
Whether you’re new to therapy, or you’ve tried it before and left feeling unheard (or unimpressed), this is a space where you can show up exactly as you are - no masks, no pretending, no pressure to have it all figured out.
You don’t have to stay in survival mode. You deserve to feel, calm, connected and that you are living a life that feels worth living.
My Specialties
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DBT is a skills-based therapy designed to help you manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and navigate life’s challenges with more stability. Together, we’ll build practical tools for staying grounded in the moment, handling conflict, and making decisions that support your goals. DBT blends acceptance and change—helping you both understand yourself and take steps toward the life you want. Whether you’re dealing with emotional overwhelm, relationship stress, or difficulty setting boundaries, DBT offers a clear, structured path toward balance.
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a research-backed therapy designed to help your brain process painful memories, reduce triggers, and heal from past experiences. Together, we’ll rewire how your brain responds to trauma, so you can feel safer, more grounded, and truly move forward. The best part? You don’t have to rehash all the painful details of what you’ve been through.
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Anxiety and depression can make everyday life feel exhausting - like you’re either wound too tight or running on empty. You might overthink everything, feel disconnected from the people you care about, or struggle to find joy in things that used to matter. Together we’ll uncover what’s fueling those feelings and develop strategies to manage them in ways that feel doable. The goal isn’t just to “get through” each day, but to help you feel calmer, more present, and more engaged in your life again.
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Trauma can leave a lasting imprint - showing up in your body, your thoughts, and your reactions long after the event has passed. Whether it’s from a single incident or years of difficult experiences, it can feel like you’re always bracing for the next hit: on edge, disconnected, or unable to fully relax. We’ll work together to create a sense of safety, help you understand how the past still shows up and find ways to release its hold. The goal is to help you feel more grounded, connected, and in control of your life again.
It was a big step just getting here. Let’s make this next part simple.
Schedule a free 15 minute consultation. On this call I’ll answer any questions you have and we’ll talk about what you’re looking for in therapy. If it feels like a a good fit - we’ll go ahead and schedule your first session. If it’s not a good fit, I’ll help you find someone who is.
