You survived it. Now we help your body believe it's over.
Trauma-informed therapy and EMDR for adults carrying what happened to them — at a pace your nervous system can actually handle.
This site talks about trauma in general terms. It doesn't describe specific traumatic events, and it never will — you choose what to share, and when, if ever.
If you're here, some part of you is already looking for a way through. That's enough for today. You don't need a plan yet.
I'm Dr. Rowan Tate — trauma therapist, EMDR-certified.
I work with adults living with the aftermath of trauma — single incidents, prolonged experiences, or the kind that's harder to name. My work is trauma-informed at every step: your pace, your consent, always.
I use EMDR alongside somatic and parts-based approaches, because trauma lives in the body as much as the mind. Before private practice, I spent seven years in community-based trauma recovery programs.
- License Licensed Clinical Psychologist, WA #PY-60274
- Education Psy.D. Clinical Psychology, Seattle University
- Experience 14 years practicing, trauma-focused since 2016
- Training EMDRIA-Certified, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner
Four phases, at your pace — never rushed.
EMDR follows a structured process. Here's a simplified look at what it actually involves.
History & treatment planning
Understanding your history and what we're working toward — without reliving anything yet. This phase is just conversation.
Preparation & stabilization
Building grounding, coping, and safety skills before any processing begins. We don't move forward until this feels solid.
Processing
Using bilateral stimulation to help your brain reprocess the memory so it gradually loses its emotional charge.
Integration
Making sure the shift holds in daily life — connecting the work to how you actually move through the world now.
What brings people through this door.
Single-incident trauma
Accidents, assault, medical trauma, or a specific event that still holds a grip on you.
Complex & developmental trauma
Trauma that built up over years, often starting in childhood.
PTSD & hypervigilance
Flashbacks, being constantly on edge, feeling unsafe even when you are safe.
Grief & loss
Loss that has left you feeling stuck rather than moving through it.
A grounding exercise, right here.
Box breathing — a simple technique to help settle your nervous system, whether or not you ever reach out.
This is a general calming technique, not a substitute for therapy. If you're in crisis, please contact a crisis line or emergency services.
Trauma work, paced by you.
Initial consultation
A gentle first conversation — no pressure to share more than feels right yet.
Building safety first
Before any trauma processing, we build grounding and stabilization skills together.
EMDR & processing work
When you're ready — not before — we begin working through what happened.
Integration
Ongoing sessions to integrate the work into daily life, at a pace that holds.
"Healing isn't linear, and it isn't a race. We go exactly as fast as it's safe to go — no faster."
— Dr. Rowan Tate, EMDR-Certified TherapistThe practical details.
In-network with Premera Blue Cross and Regence. Superbills provided for out-of-network claims and HSA/FSA reimbursement.
Before you reach out.
What if I'm not ready to talk about what happened?
You don't need to be. Much of the early work is about building safety and stabilization — you're never required to describe details before you're ready, and some clients never need to in words at all.
Does EMDR really work?
Yes — EMDR is recognized as an evidence-based treatment for PTSD and trauma by organizations including the World Health Organization and the American Psychological Association.
Will I lose control during processing?
No. You remain fully aware and in control throughout — EMDR isn't hypnosis. We also build "stop" signals together beforehand, so you always have a way to pause.
How is this different from talk therapy?
Talk therapy processes trauma primarily through language. EMDR works with how trauma is stored in the brain and body more directly, often creating shifts that talking alone doesn't reach.
When you're ready to reach out.
There's no rush. Send a message whenever feels right — I'll respond within one business day.