Consultation
Consultation for Trauma and Dissociation
You don’t have to refer out when things get complex. With the right guidance, you can stay in the work and help clients heal.
When a Client's Symptoms Go Beyond the Textbook
Realizing a client may have a dissociative disorder can be daunting, especially if you’ve never been trained in how to work with it. Many therapists worry they aren’t equipped and refer out, but dissociation is more common than most realize. Unfortunately, this can leave clients feeling abandoned or “too much.”
You don’t have to send that message.
With the right support, you can stay in the work, offer stability, and grow your confidence while helping clients heal.
A Collaborative Place for Learning and Support
Consultation is your opportunity to process complex cases in a safe, nonjudgmental space while expanding your knowledge and skill set. Together, we can:
- Explore case conceptualization and navigate "stuck" points
- Review practical treatment strategies for trauma and dissociation
- Address ethical considerations and countertransference
- Learn effective ways to asses and diagnose dissociation and dissociative disorders
What You Can Gain from Consultation
Confidence: Know you have the knowledge and tools to work with dissociation effectively
Better outcomes: Provide interventions that truly help your clients heal
Ethical clarity: Navigate the gray areas with support
Burnout protection: Leave sessions feeling grounded instead of drained
Professional community: Connect with other trauma-informed clinicians
Why Work With Me?
I’ve been where you are: wishing for a guide who understands the challenges of complex trauma work. My background includes:
LPC-MHSP with supervisor designation (TN)
Deep Brain Reorienting (Levels 1-3) and Alexander Technique Somatic Interweaves
Over 200 hours of specialized continuing education in this area
Extensive experience as a consultee, regularly engaging with experts in trauma and dissociation
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EMDR Certified Therapist through EMDRIA
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Certificate in Complex Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD)
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9 years of experience working with complex trauma and dissociative disorders, including DID
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Training in attachment theory, somatic-based approaches, Ego State Therapy, and EMDR for complex trauma
Consultation Options and Rates
Individual Consultation
$150 per 60-minute session
Focused, one-on-one support for case consultation, skill-building, and navigating complex clinical situations.
Small Group Consultation
$225 per 90-minute session (max 3 participants)
A collaborative space for in-depth case discussion, practical strategies, and learning from peers in a supportive setting.
For Pre-Licensed Clinicians
If you are pre-licensed, I’m happy to discuss a reduced rate. Please reach out so we can find an arrangement that works for you.
Your investment supports confident, ethical, and effective work with complex trauma and dissociation.
Take the Next Step
If you’re ready to feel more confident in your work with trauma and dissociation, I’d love to talk with you. Click the button below to start your consultation journey.
1208 Pointe Centre Drive,
Suite 205
Chattanooga, TN 37421