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Helping you heal from trauma, calm anxiety, and break free from people-pleasing.

Support for trauma recovery, anxiety shaped by survival patterns, and people-pleasing that’s hard to let go of

 

Schedule a FREE 15 minute consultation

Finding Wellness Within, Trauma Therapy, EMDR Therapy Intensives, Mindfulness

Does it feel like you’re always in survival mode,

even when nothing’s actually wrong?

 

People-pleasing, perfectionism, staying hyper-alert, all of it made sense at the time. But now, those same patterns are wearing you down. You’re exhausted from trying to manage everything and everyone, and deep down, you’re wondering: Is it possible to feel at ease in my own body and life?

 

Whether it’s overworking, over-giving, or shutting down when things feel overwhelming, these survival strategies were once protective. But now, they’re keeping you from the kind of life, relationships, and peace you want. And you’re ready to break the cycle.

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You don’t have to keep managing it all on your own. I provide a safe space for your healing journey.


 

I believe healing happens when you feel safe enough to be honest, vulnerable, and seen. That’s the kind of space I offer, so you can let your guard down and finally start to feel like yourself again. I work with adults who are ready to understand why they feel so triggered, and start healing the root of it. Whether you’ve been through something clearly traumatic or just feel overwhelmed by your emotions or reactions, therapy can help you make sense of it all and create lasting change.

Learn more about me on my About Me page!

Multi-State Licensed:

Missouri, Massachusetts, Illinois, Nevada & Arizona

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Virtual therapy that meets you where you are, literally and emotionally.

 

 

Whether you’re curled up on the couch, sitting in your car, or wherever you feel safest, virtual sessions allow you to do this work in a space that’s already familiar and comfortable. No commute, no waiting room, just a space that’s yours.

Specialties

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Trauma/PTSD/CPTSD

Impacted by a significant experience that’s happened in your life? Feeling on-edge all the time? Reacting then feeling guilty? Let’s identify why you still feel triggered even when nothing is wrong. 

2

Anxiety

Learn quality coping skills to reduce the intensity of anxiety. Learn to release the tension holding you back. Learn why you feel anxious and change those patterns. 

3

Self-Compassion

Struggle with people-pleasing or feel guilty for attempting to set a boundary? Learn how to say no and set boundaries without feeling guilt. Learn how to put yourself first and feel confident doing it. 

Therapy is an empowering step forward! 

  • First: Schedule a consultation to make sure I am the right fit for you. 

  • Second: Sign-up on the portal and complete the forms

  • Third: Show up to sessions (especially when it feels hard)   

  • Lastly: Experience lasting change

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You are worthy of feeling heard, understood and valued.

Located in Southwest Missouri

Virtual therapy throughout

MO, MA, IL, NV, AZ

Christina@finding-wellnesswithin.com

417-213-1880

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I help adults heal from trauma, anxiety shaped by survival patterns, and the people-pleasing that’s hard to let go of. Together, we’ll work to create safety in your nervous system, so you can feel more connected to yourself and the people who matter most.

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