Heal from the past, and break free from insomnia and stress
Reconnect, Restore, and Thrive
Integrative therapy for relationships, stress, and trauma — guiding you toward connection, clarity, and calm.
Available virtually throughout Washington, Oregon, California, Colorado, and Maine
You want your life and relationships to feel safe, connected, and meaningful again.
Maybe your relationships feel distant or strained, work and life demands are overwhelming, or past experiences keep resurfacing in ways that disrupt your daily life.
You’ve tried managing on your own, maybe even tried therapy before, yet something still feels stuck.
You might find yourself thinking:
“I don’t feel chosen anymore.”
“I can’t shut my brain off.”
“Something is wrong with me."
Your body carries tension, your mind races, and your spirit feels off balance — like a part of you is missing.
You’re not broken — you’re human.
And your struggle isn’t weakness; it’s a signal that it’s time to reconnect with yourself, your relationships, and your life in a more grounded and meaningful way.
Therapy as a Path of Reconnection and Clarity
Therapy isn’t just about coping or managing stress.
It’s about understanding patterns, releasing what keeps you stuck, and building connection, confidence, and resilience.
In our work together, we address the mind, body, and emotional system as one, tailoring approaches to your needs, whether it’s relational challenges, chronic stress, or trauma.
We’ll explore:
Emotional patterns and communication in relationships
Nervous system regulation to manage stress and overwhelm
The lingering effects of past experiences that keep you “stuck”
Your therapy is interactive, compassionate, and practical. Together, we’ll help you build skills, release limiting patterns, and restore trust in yourself and in your life.
About the Practice
I’m Marty, an integrative psychotherapist serving clients across Washington, Oregon, California, Colorado, and Maine.
I work with adults navigating relational stress, chronic life stress, or trauma who want more than temporary relief — they want lasting transformation.
My approach blends evidence-based practices with integrative modalities to meet clients where they are, helping you rebuild trust, confidence, and connection in your relationships, your body, and your life.
Specialty Areas & Approaches
Relationship Issues
When primary relationships feel strained, it can cause stress, anxiety, and disconnection in every part of life.
You might find yourself thinking:
“I don’t feel chosen anymore,”
“I miss who we used to be,”
or “I don’t know how to fix this.”
Frequent conflict, emotional shutdown, avoidance, or lingering tension can leave you feeling disconnected and misunderstood.
Modalities used:
Gottman Method (Level 1 & 2) & Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Relational skills training (communication, boundaries, conflict repair)
Values-based & trauma-informed couples support
Work & Life Stress
Chronic work or life stress can leave you exhausted, overwhelmed, and constantly “on edge.”
You might think:
“I can’t shut my brain off,”
“I’m behind even when I’m working hard,”
or “I’m functioning but not okay.”
Symptoms often include racing thoughts, fatigue, tension, irritability, or difficulty setting boundaries.
Modalities used:
ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) for stress resilience
CBT-informed approaches for thought patterns & behavior
DBT skills for emotion regulation & distress tolerance
Mindfulness & practical coaching for routines, pacing, and boundaries
Trauma
Trauma can leave you feeling unsafe, hypervigilant, or stuck in patterns you don’t understand.
You might think:
“Something is wrong with me,”
“I don’t feel safe in my own body,”
or “I keep repeating the same patterns.”
Symptoms can include anxiety, emotional flooding or numbness, intrusive memories, relationship difficulties, and physical tension or fatigue.
Modalities used:
EMDR & Flash Technique for trauma reprocessing
Memory Reconsolidation-Informed therapy
Somatic & nervous system regulation skills
DBT & ACT-informed support for safety, stability, and values-based growth
Areas of Focus
Anxiety Counseling
Addiction Counseling
Depression Counseling
Trauma Counseling
Social Partnership Counseling
Goal-Driven Life Coaching
Belief & Religion-Attentive Counseling
The Journey We’ll Take
Awareness & Exploration
Identify patterns in relationships, stress, and trauma that keep you stuck.
Insight & Release
Use integrative therapy, trauma-informed techniques, and nervous system regulation to release fear, reactivity, and limiting beliefs.
Reconnection & Alignment
Restore safety, intimacy, and confidence in yourself and your relationships.
Integration & Empowerment
Apply insights to daily life with practical tools, emotional resilience, and sustainable connection.
Why This Work is Different
I specialize in helping adults who haven’t found results with traditional approaches. My integrative approach blends relational, trauma-informed, and stress-reduction modalities to address the deeper patterns underlying your struggles.
This isn’t just coping — it’s lasting transformation.
You deserve connection, clarity, and peace.
Reach out today to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward feeling safe, grounded, and empowered.
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Licensed Provider
Marty Michelson,
LPC, MAMFT, LPC, OHP, EMDR
Integrative therapy available virtually throughout Washington, Oregon, California, Colorado, and Maine
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