Karen Hastings

I am a trauma therapist who helps adults heal from painful experiences, long standing emotional patterns ,and the stress that can build up in both the mind and the body.

My style is warm, direct , and thoughtful, and I work with clients who want more than symptom relief - they want deeper understanding, lasting change, and a stronger sense of self. I also bring a wellness perspective to therapy, recognizing the impact of stress, sleep, lifestyle and the nervous system health on emotional well-being.

My approach is collaberative, compassionate, and grounded in trauma therapy. I integrate EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed therapy, and relational work to help clients process difficult experiences, understand protective patterns, and reconnect with the parts of themselves that have been hurt, burdened, or pushed aside. I believe healing happens when people feel safe enough to explore honestly, at their own pace, while building insight, resilience and real-life change.

In our first session , you can expect a thoughtful, accepting, and non-judgmental space where we begin to understand what is bringing you to therapy and what you hope to change in your life. We will talk about your current concerns, the history that may be shaping them, and start identifying goals and what healing and progress might look like for you.