Cary Gauna

Hi, I’m Cary. I support individuals and couples who are healing from trauma—whether it's from betrayal, childhood wounds, or past relationship struggles—so you can reclaim your life and thrive. Trauma can leave deep emotional scars that affect our relationships, self-worth, and ability to fully embrace the present. Whether you’ve experienced betrayal, emotional abuse, or overwhelming life events, I’m here to help you understand and process your experiences in a way that fosters healing and growth. I integrate trauma-informed care and evidence-based therapies such as EMDR, mindfulness, and attachment-focused approaches to help you regain a sense of safety, clarity, and self-compassion. My approach is collaborative, and together we’ll work at your pace to address the underlying patterns that are keeping you stuck, empowering you to rebuild your sense of self and emotional stability.

As a licensed professional counselor with advanced training in trauma and relationship issues, I specialize in helping individuals and couples heal from narcissistic abuse, betrayal trauma, low self-esteem, and attachment wounds. My therapeutic approach blends evidence-based practices like EMDR, CBT, and Emotionally Focused Therapy with deep compassion and insight. I also incorporate tools from systems work and psychodynamic exploration to help clients break toxic patterns, build healthier boundaries, and reconnect with their authentic selves. Clients often come to me feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed by relationship distress — and together, we work to create clarity, self-trust, and lasting healing. My background includes work in both community mental health and private practice settings, and I provide both in-person and virtual sessions to meet you where you are.

Clients can expect to walk away from sessions with greater clarity, emotional regulation skills, and a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationship patterns. Together, we work to heal the root of emotional pain—whether it stems from trauma, attachment wounds, or betrayal—so that you can build a more grounded, empowered, and connected life. I offer practical tools for managing anxiety, navigating difficult emotions, setting healthy boundaries, and improving communication, especially in relationships. Most importantly, clients leave sessions feeling seen, supported, and equipped with strategies that support real, lasting change.