Janelle Gauthier, LMHC
EMDR, trauma therapy and parenting support in Olympia or online in Washington State
Helping you flourish so you & your family can thrive.
When it comes to thinking about your past does this sound familiar?
You feel shattered, anxious and on edge.
You’ve been trying to deal with it all on your own, but are starting to reach your breaking point.
You’ve told yourself “it doesn’t matter, other people have been through worse stuff.”
You don’t always have words to describe what you went through- just a sense that something was not okay.
It can feel like a shock to the system when life finally shines a light on things we didn’t even know were there. That’s okay, you’re not alone.
And maybe being a parent is completely different from what you dreamed?
You want to be that calm, supportive and joyful parent but instead you feel:
Burned out, overwhelmed, exhausted and disconnected.
Guilty that you can’t always be the kind of parent you set out to be.
Lately there’s a sneaking suspicion that some of the things you experienced in the past are getting in the way.
You never imagined parenting would be this hard. You love your family like nothing else, but can feel so TRIGGERED by them. You know there’s a better way but in moments of stress you find yourself yelling, lecturing and scolding your kids or taking it out on your partner. No matter how hard you try you can’t stop yourself from acting out of a place of fear, anger or hurt with the people you love the most.
Life after adversity can be overwhelming, and it doesn’t have to stay this way
Hi, I’m Janelle, and I can help
I provide EMDR, trauma therapy and parent coaching on-line or in-person in Washington. I help people get to the root of their issues, overcome difficult experiences and learn new approaches so they can become their best selves. My clients walk away from therapy with me feeling capable, empowered, courageous and calm so that they can start parenting based on what their children need in the present instead of what they experienced in the past.
How I Can Help
Trauma Therapy & EMDR
Heal the wounds from your past so you can re-claim the present with the help of a trained therapist you can trust.
Parent Coaching
Learn the tools you need to feel good about how you show up as a parent.
Coping Skills, DBT & ACT
Gain skills to be able to move through the day with calm, confidence and purpose.
How It Works:
Step 1: Contact me for a free 20 min consult
Get in touch today. I’ll answer any questions you have and you can be sure we’re a good fit.
Step 2: Meet in person or online
Join me each week to develop skills to deal with triggers and difficult situations (parenting related or otherwise). When you feel ready we’ll use proven therapies such as EMDR to launch your recovery from the past. Together we’ll figure out the roots of the issue and get you the tools you need to become confident, calm and empowered.
Step 3: Unleash your best self!
Go from exhausted to energized, burned out to connected, from lost and unsure to confident and capable.