Somatic Trauma Therapy in Camas, Washington
Stop feeling like you have to hold it all together.
Start feeling held.
Trauma therapy for women and moms who were never meant to do it alone.
Serving clients throughout Washington and Idaho states
You're getting through the day…
But it's taking a lot out of you.
You notice when someone’s upset, keep track of what needs doing, and find a way to make things work. But you’re running out of patience and energy. Even when you get a moment to yourself, your mind is still on what you missed or who you let down.
You know you want something to change and it’s frustrating to keep ending up here when you’re already trying so hard.
Maybe some of this feels familiar:
At home
You wish someone would notice what needs doing without needing you to make the list.
When you finally sit down, you feel guilty for resting while there's still so much to do.
At work
You say, "Of course, I can do that," when you already have more than you can manage.
One comment from your boss stays with you all evening, even after a day of doing everything else right.
With your kids
You want to be patient, but by bedtime, even one more question feels like too much.
You hear yourself reacting in a way you promised you wouldn’t, then lie awake thinking about it.
In your relationships
You say, “It’s fine,” because explaining what hurt feels harder than letting it go.
You know what everyone else needs. When it comes to what you need, you’re less sure, or worried it will be too much.
In your body
You catch yourself holding your breath or clenching your jaw, even when nothing seems to be wrong.
You’re tired all day, then get into bed and feel wide awake.
There’s room for you here, too.
You don’t have to wait until you can’t keep going to get support.
You deserve space to be honest about how hard it’s been and help finding a way to feel better.
Maybe you already recognize some of these patterns from your family or earlier experiences.
Maybe you’re still trying to understand why you feel this way.
We’ll make room for what’s happening now and explore what you’ve been carrying. Together, we’ll work toward changes you can feel in everyday life: saying what you need, resting without spending the whole time feeling guilty, and having more choice in how you respond.
Make Room for Who You Are Now.
Healing isn’t about getting rid of everything you learned or becoming a different person.
It’s about understanding what shaped you, noticing what no longer fits, and creating more choice in how you respond now.
In our work together, we look at the patterns, beliefs, and body responses that keep pulling you back into the same places.
From there, you can begin to loosen what’s no longer working and make space for what else is possible.
Every family has patterns.
You get to be the one who changes the story.
What Becomes Possible
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Healing doesn’t mean becoming a different person. It means your nervous system no longer has to run the show.
As the work settles in, many women begin to notice:
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A pause before you react
You catch yourself before snapping, and when you don’t, repair comes more easily.
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Rest without guilt
Your body begins to recognize that slowing down is safe, not lazy or selfish.
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More choice in your life
You decide what you say yes to, what you say no to, which relationships get your energy, and what you show up for.
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Feeling good in your body
Less tension and bracing, steadier energy, and more ease in how you move through your day.
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More of who you really are
You become the version of yourself you want to be, living by your own values instead of old patterns, with room for the joy that’s been buried under holding it all together.
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Change at your own pace
Change happens at the pace your body can hold, and it adds up.
Hi, I’m Gina
I’m a trauma therapist and somatic practitioner in Camas, WA with 20 years of experience helping women understand how patterns shaped by their families, relationships, and life experiences affect how they feel, connect, care for themselves, and relate to the world around them.
Earlier in my own life, anxiety, burnout, and old family patterns shaped how I moved through the world. I was responsible, capable, and outwardly functional while feeling tense, depleted, and disconnected underneath. What helped wasn’t trying harder or thinking my way out of it. It was learning to work with my nervous system, not against it.
That journey fuels my mission: to help women and moms become the ones who change the story. When old patterns lose their grip, you get to choose how you care for yourself, how you show up in relationships, and how you parent, from a place of strength instead of survival.
I don’t believe in pushing people past their capacity or rushing insight before the body feels safe. I believe in steady, sustainable change that helps you reconnect with yourself and move through life with greater clarity, confidence, and choice.
Somatic Therapy Services in Camas, WA:
Support for Where You Are Right Now
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Trauma Therapy
Gently process what your body still carries, at a pace that feels safe.
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Anxiety Therapy
For the overthinking, the bracing, and the mind that won’t switch off.
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Burnout Therapy
When you’re carrying everything and starting to wonder, what about me?
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Somatic Therapy
Help your body catch up with what your mind already knows.
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Therapy for Moms
Support for the mental load, motherhood stress, and old patterns showing up.
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Therapy for Adoptive Moms
Care for the unique layers of adoptive motherhood and attachment.
How We Work Together in Camas, WA
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1. A free consultation
We start with a free 20-minute call to talk about what’s bringing you in, answer your questions, and see if we’re a good fit.
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2. Building safety first
Early sessions focus on helping your nervous system settle, so you have more capacity before we explore anything painful.
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3. Change you can feel
Over time, we work with the patterns themselves, so you can respond differently at home, at work, and in your relationships.
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