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Solace Cactus, PLLC - Washington Therapist

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Trauma & attachment recovery
🌟EMDR certified
🚨Certified First Responder Counselor
📍 Licensed Therapist in Washington
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Both things are true for me.
I’ve lived through trauma, and I love life deeply.

My history informs how I show up, with care, curiosity, and respect for the nervous system. I don’t believe healing means erasing the past or “being over it.” I believe it means creating enough safety, choice, and support to live fully alongside it.

If you’re someone who feels deeply, thinks deeply, or has been told you’re too sensitive…you’re not broken. You’re adaptive. And you deserve care that honors both your pain and your aliveness.

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Kennedy
Trauma Therapist | EMDR
#traumainformed #traumahealing #nervoussystemhealing #ʜᴇᴀʟɪɴɢᴊᴏᴜʀɴᴇʏ #complextrauma by @solacecactus

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It’s time to feel like yourself again. ✨
Learn more at solacecactus.com

#EMDRTherapy #WashingtonTherapist #SeattleMentalHealth #TraumaHealing #HealingJourney #TherapyWorks taken in Kirkland, Washington by @solacecactus

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Come with me for day 1 of a full travel day and provider networking event in Utah at Deer Hollow.

#washingtontherapist #firstresponderwellness #ptsdawareness #traumatherapist by @solacecactus

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My work with first responders and PTSD is taking me somewhere new. Deer Hollow invited me to Utah to tour their treatment program, meet their team, and attend their fundraising golf event.

Knowing the people and programs I may connect clients with matters to me, especially when they serve first responders navigating trauma and PTSD.

And because life has a sense of humor, the fundraiser involves the hobby I’m currently trying to learn. I’ve practiced golf, but I’ve never actually played on a course, so I’ll be cheering everyone on from the sidelines this time. Follow along to see how it goes!

Hosted provider visit; travel provided by Deer Hollow.

#mentalhealth #firstresponderwellness #ptsdawarenes #traumatherapist #washingtontherapist by @solacecactus

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DIML: Telehealth therapist in private practice ✨

Leaving the traditional corporate office wasn’t just about working for myself, it was about creating a life that actually fits my needs, my schedule, and my values.

Now I get to build my schedule around how my body works instead of forcing my body to fit a schedule. Some days that means sleeping in. Other days it means waking up early. I can work out when I have energy, get outside for sunlight, spend less time in traffic, and be more present for both my clients and myself.

This is only a small snapshot of my day, but it’s a reminder that the life you’re building doesn’t have to look like everyone else’s.

I’m really grateful I took the leap, and I hope this encourages you to define success on your own terms. 💕

#therapisttok #privatepractice #mentalhealththerapist #telehealth #dayinthelifevlog by @solacecactus

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5 signs that your nervous system needs some serious self regulation ‼️

1. Everything feels urgent
2. You can’t think clearly
3. You’re snapping at people
4. You feel numb or disconnected
5. Small problems or tasks feel impossible or irritating

Ask yourself next time, is my nervous system overwhelmed and what do I need right now in this moment?

#selfregulation #mentalhealthsupport #washingtontherapist #nervoussystemregulation #windowoftolerance by @solacecactus

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Sometimes it’s about the little things that add up and become big things ✨

#washingtontherapist
#emdrtherapist
#therapyresources by @solacecactus

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Most people think overthinking is the problem.

Often, it’s actually the symptom.

When your nervous system has learned that the world can feel unpredictable or unsafe, your brain tries to protect you by staying one step ahead. It replays conversations, analyzes every possibility, and searches for certainty.

Overthinking isn’t your brain trying to make your life harder it’s your nervous system trying to keep you safe.

The challenge is that what once protected you can also keep you stuck in anxiety, exhaustion, and self-doubt.

Healing isn’t about “thinking less.”

It’s about helping your nervous system learn that it doesn’t have to stay on high alert all the time.

💛 What happens first when you’re stressed?
Do you overthink, shut down, get irritable, or struggle to sleep? Let me know below.

#Overthinking #nervoussystem #TraumaHealing #MentalHealthTikTok #emdr by @solacecactus

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Color walk with me. 🌿

Pick a color and find things on your walk that are shades of that color. This walk I chose green and was amazed at how much attention this skill requires! This tiny mindfulness exercise can help bring your attention back to the present. Save this for the next stressful day.

#washingtontherapist #mindfulnesspractice #therapyresources by @solacecactus

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3 months ago

One of the reasons I love EMDR is that many of its tools can be used in the moment: before a difficult conversation, after getting triggered, during a stressful workday, or when your nervous system feels overwhelmed.

The goal isn’t to depend on your therapist. It’s to build skills that help you navigate life long after the session ends.

Healing becomes more powerful when it moves with you. 🌵✨

#EMDR #TraumaTherapy #washingtontherapist #NervousSystem #PTSDRecovery by @solacecactus

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These 3 simple strategies can help your body build resilience, reduce stress, and create more space between a trigger and your reaction.

Your nervous system doesn’t need perfection.
It needs repetition.

Which one are you going to try this week?

#MentalHealth #NervousSystemRegulation #TraumaHealing #StressManagement #windowoftolerance by @solacecactus

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I GOT A TEXT!!! Nature said she needs to see you immediately to show you how beautiful she is!

#naturebath #seattletherapist #loveisland #mentalhealthawareness #washington by @solacecactus

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