PTSD Therapy

Trauma can change the way we see ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us. If you're living with the effects of trauma or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), you’re not alone—and you deserve care that is grounded in safety, affirmation, and respect.

At Perfectly Queer Counseling, we offer compassionate, trauma-informed PTSD therapies to support your healing. We believe that trauma is not just something to be “fixed”—it’s something to be understood, witnessed, and moved through with care.

What is PTSD?

PTSD can occur after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Symptoms may include:

  • Flashbacks or intrusive memories

  • Avoidance of reminders or emotions

  • Hypervigilance or a constant sense of danger

  • Emotional numbness or disconnection

  • Irritability, shame, or intense fear

  • Sleep issues or concentration difficulties

While these symptoms are common responses to trauma, they can be deeply disruptive. Therapy to treat PTSD can help you find grounding, process what happened, and begin to reconnect with safety, self, and others.

Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)

Not all trauma comes from a single event. Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) can result from ongoing, repeated trauma—especially in situations where escape or safety wasn’t possible. This may include childhood abuse or neglect, chronic relationship trauma, systemic oppression, or long-term emotional invalidation.

C-PTSD may involve many of the same symptoms as PTSD, but often also includes:

  • Deep emotional dysregulation

  • Chronic shame or guilt

  • Persistent self-doubt or worthlessness

  • Difficulty trusting others or maintaining relationships

  • A fractured or unstable sense of self

We understand that healing from complex trauma takes time, patience, and deep care. Our approach to trauma therapy in Washington is built to support this work with gentleness and respect for your lived experience.

EMDR as a PTSD Therapy Option

We offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as one of the evidence-based PTSD therapies available at our practice. EMDR helps the brain reprocess traumatic memories so they become less emotionally charged and less disruptive over time.

Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (such as eye movements, tapping, or sound) to help the brain “unstick” from trauma responses. It can be a powerful tool for reducing symptoms like flashbacks, avoidance, and negative self-beliefs.

EMDR can be used to treat both PTSD and C-PTSD and is adaptable to your pace, readiness, and needs. We’ll work collaboratively to determine if and when EMDR feels like the right fit for you.

"Healing doesn’t mean forgetting. It means remembering with less fear."

Trauma Therapy in Washington

All of our services are offered virtually, making it easier to access high-quality, affirming trauma therapy in Washington—no matter where you live. Whether you're in Seattle, Spokane, or a rural area, we’re here to support you through secure, confidential telehealth sessions.

Our practice is rooted in cultural humility, LGBTQIA+ affirmation, and a deep understanding of how trauma intersects with gender, race, queerness, neurodivergence, disability, and systemic harm. You are not broken. You are surviving—and healing is possible.

Ready to Begin?

If trauma is shaping how you move through the world, there is help—and there is hope. Reach out today to learn more about therapy to treat PTSD, or schedule a free consultation to get started.

You don’t have to carry it alone. We’re here when you’re ready.