Complex Trauma
& Attachment Wounds
Existing in Survival Mode
You are not damaged. You are recovering from broken trust in others. Safe and loving relationships are possible for you.
Trauma Therapy in Akron Ohio
Do you struggle with any of the following?
You feel that relationships are very difficult to navigate and often feel alone.
You find it difficult to feel safely connected with other people
You often dissociate and feel emotionally distant.
You mask your true feelings and pain is a daily occurrence.
You have always felt like an outsider with others.
Hyper vigilance is constant and you spend much of you time scanning the environment to assess risks.
Understanding the impact of your trauma and attachment wounds is transformational. Through trauma-informed therapy, you will feel validated as you start to name and explore your feelings of otherness in the presence of a safe person.
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Frequently
Asked Questions
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Friends can provide support and encouragement. Therapy offers a dedicated space focused entirely on you, where you can explore patterns, underlying causes, and obstacles that may be difficult for you to recognize on your own or with a friend. My role is not to give simple advice, but to help you better understand yourself and create meaningful change.
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No. You don’t need to have the right words or know where to start. We’ll work together to figure out what’s bringing you in and what you hope will be different.
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My therapy practice is private-pay only and I do not accept insurance. Many clients choose private-pay therapy for greater privacy and personalized care. I can provide a superbill for possible out of network insurance reimbursement.
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I love working with couples. In my opinion, some of the best therapeutic work is done in couples therapy because we can address attachment wounds, communication blunders, and stuck places in real time together.
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My approach is warm, collaborative, direct, and depth-oriented. I help you explore patterns and underlying experiences. I do not just focus on symptom management.
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Carley Irwin, LPC
License #C.2506790Supervisor
Julie Labanz LPCC-S, CST-S
Ohio License #E2102378
Feel free to book a consultation to ask further questions before jumping into therapy. Consultations are a free resource I offer to ensure that you feel I’m a good therapist for you.
My approach is compassionate but direct. The focus of therapy centers around your needs and goals.
In person sessions available
Conveniently located office
Plenty of off-street parking
ADA accessible building
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