Trauma | Substance Use | EMDR Therapy in Eugene, Oregon

Trauma & EMDR Therapy in Eugene, Oregon

for Adults Navigating Stress, Trauma, and Substance Use Patterns

Eugene is known for creativity, connection, and community — but many adults here quietly carry anxiety, trauma, or long-standing emotional patterns beneath the surface.

I provide trauma-informed therapy for adults who are reflective, capable, and ready to better understand how their nervous system has been shaped by stress and past experiences.

You don’t need to be in crisis to begin therapy. Through trauma & EMDR therapy in Eugene, Oregon, I combine big-picture reflection and hands-on experience — so you can better understand your patterns and build real-world support.

Who I Work With

Trauma & EMDR therapy in Eugene, Oregon

I specialize in supporting adults who:

  • Feel chronically overwhelmed or emotionally numb

  • Have experienced trauma or complex life stress

  • Are questioning their substance use or reliance on coping habits

  • Struggle with perfectionism, burnout, or self-criticism

  • Want to heal at a deeper level — not just “manage symptoms”

Using nervous-system-based approaches and EMDR therapy in Eugene, Oregon, we work together to gently process what your body has been holding and create more space for clarity, connection, and choice.

A Non-Judgmental Space for Real Change

Many clients tell me they’ve tried therapy before — but it felt too surface-level or overly clinical.

My approach is different.

We slow things down. We listen to your body. We explore how trauma and stress show up in your daily life. And we build practical tools alongside deeper healing.

If you’re seeking trauma and/or EMDR therapy in Eugene, Oregon, I offer a supportive, grounded space to reconnect with yourself and move forward with intention.

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What to Expect in Trauma & EMDR Therapy in Eugene, Oregon

Beginning trauma and EMDR therapy can feel like a big step — especially if you’re used to managing everything on your own.

In our first sessions together, we focus on building safety, trust, and understanding. We won’t rush into trauma processing. Instead, we’ll explore your history, current stress patterns, and the coping strategies that helped you get through difficult seasons. You’ll learn how trauma and chronic stress impact the nervous system — and why certain reactions feel automatic, even when you “know better.”

If EMDR therapy is a good fit, we move gradually. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a structured, evidence-based trauma therapy that helps the brain reprocess experiences that feel stuck or unresolved. Over time, those memories lose their emotional intensity and no longer trigger the same level of anxiety, shutdown, or internal pressure.

You remain in control throughout the process. We prioritize nervous system regulation, stabilization skills, and internal resources before any deeper processing begins.

Many high-achieving adults in Eugene are relieved to learn that trauma therapy doesn’t mean reliving every detail of the past. EMDR therapy allows the brain and body to integrate experiences in a way that reduces overwhelm and increases steadiness.

If you’re looking for trauma therapy or EMDR therapy in Eugene, Oregon, and you want an approach that’s practical, body-aware, and deeply respectful of your pace, I’d be glad to support you.

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More About Services Offered

  • Trauma Therapy

    Trauma therapy can help you make sense of how past experiences are showing up in your emotions, relationships, or sense of safety. Together, we work to calm overwhelm, break patterns that no longer serve you, and build more stability, self-trust, and confidence in moving forward.

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  • Substance Use Therapy

    Substance use therapy is for adults who are struggling with using substances as a way to cope with stress, trauma, or overwhelming emotions. You don’t have to feel ashamed—stopping isn’t simple, and that’s okay. Together, we explore how your mental health and substance use are connected and work toward strategies that support balance, healing, and self-compassion.

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  • EMDR Therapy

    EMDR therapy is a proven approach that helps your brain process distressing or unresolved experiences. It can reduce the emotional intensity of past memories, allowing healing to happen without having to relive or retell every detail of your trauma.

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  • EMDR Intensives

    EMDR Intensives offer focused, extended therapy that fits your life. Rather than weekly 60-minute sessions, these longer appointments allow for deeper processing of single-event or complex trauma. Many clients notice a reduction in triggers, calmer emotional reactions, and real progress in their healing—leaving them feeling lighter, more grounded, and more in control.

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  • Clinical Supervision

    I offer supportive, practical clinical supervision for associate and pre-licensed clinicians who want more than just hour-signing. My approach is collaborative and grounded, with a focus on clinical growth, ethical practice, and helping you feel more confident in the therapy room.

    Supervision is a space to ask questions, talk through real cases, and build clarity—without shame or pressure to have it all figured out. goes here.

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EMDR therapy in Eugene, Oregon

Meet Meghan Hanes, LCSW

Hi, I’m Meghan! I work with people who feel stuck in trauma—replaying the past, reacting in ways that feel out of control, or relying on substances or other coping strategies just to get through the day. These responses make sense, but they can start to feel exhausting or limiting over time.

Using EMDR and trauma-informed talk therapy, I help clients process unresolved experiences, calm the nervous system, and develop healthier ways to cope—without judgment and at a pace that feels safe.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and EMDR-trained trauma therapist offering trauma therapy for adults in Bend, Oregon and across the state. My practice is fully virtual and available to adults (18+) living in Oregon.

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