Trauma Therapy in Bend, Oregon
Trauma ⎸ Substance Use ⎸ EMDR
Currently accepting clients 18 years+ for virtual appointments throughout Oregon
Do any of these feel close to home?
Trauma Therapy in Bend, Oregon can helpful with the following:
Feeling constantly on edge, overwhelmed, or emotionally drained
You’re always bracing for something to go wrong, feel exhausted no matter how much you rest, or end the day completely wiped out—even on “normal” days.
Difficulty feeling safe, calm, or present—even when things are “okay”
Life might look stable on the outside, but your body doesn’t get the memo. You struggle to relax, enjoy good moments, or trust that things won’t fall apart
Emotional numbness, shutdown, or disconnection from yourself or others
You feel distant from your emotions or like you’re watching life from the outside. Relationships can feel flat or hard to stay engaged in, even with people you care about.
Reliance on coping behaviors such as people-pleasing, perfectionism, control, avoidance, substance use, or self-criticism
You may overwork, overfunction, numb out, use substances, or constantly criticize yourself—not because you want to, but because it helps you get through the day.
These responses are not signs of weakness or failure. They are adaptive strategies your nervous system developed to protect you during overwhelming experiences.
With trauma therapy in Bend, Oregon, it is possible to gently understand these patterns, build healthier coping skills, and feel more grounded, connected, and in control.Therapy with me can offer a space to move at your own pace—helping your body and mind learn that safety is possible again.
“Childhood trauma can lead to an adulthood spent in survival mode, afraid to plant roots, to plan for the future, to trust, and to let joy in. It’s a blessing to shift from surviving to thriving. It’s not simple, but there is more than survival.”
Support that helps you move from surviving to truly living
When hard life experiences pile up—trauma, mental health struggles, or substance use—just getting through the day can become the goal. That doesn’t mean something is wrong with you. It means you adapted to survive. I understand that, and my goal is to help you gently move from surviving to actually living again.
What you can expect from trauma therapy in Bend, Oregon:
At First: Less Bracing, More Room to Breathe
You stop feeling “on” all the time in session | Your nervous system gets a break | You don’t have to convince me how bad it is
Safety & Presence (Often Before Insight)
Moments of calm start showing up | You body begins to trust the room | “Nothing bad is happening right now” becomes believable
Reconnecting With Emotion—At a Tolerable Pace
Numbness is treated gently, not forced open | When emotions come back, you’re not alone with them | You learn that intensity doesn’t mean loss of control
Less Avoidance, More Choice
Avoidance stops being framed as the enemy | You gain agency around triggers | You don’t feel pushed into memories or topics before you’re ready.
Coping Patterns Lose Their Grip
People-pleasing and perfectionism soften | Self-criticism gets interrupted | Substances, overwork, or control behaviors are explored without judgment
Shifts in Self-Worth, Boundaries, and Relationships
You start to feel like you matter without earning it | Boundaries feel less dangerous | Old relationship patterns become visible—and optional
Services
I offer trauma therapy in Bend, Oregon for adults (18+), supporting people who feel stuck in trauma, overwhelmed by emotions, or caught in patterns such as anxiety, substance use, or other coping strategies that no longer feel helpful.
Using EMDR therapy, parts-based approaches, and strengths-focused counseling, I help clients process past experiences, calm their nervous system, and build healthier ways to cope—at a pace that feels safe and sustainable.
I also provide clinical supervision in Oregon for Clinical Social Work Associates, offering individual and group supervision grounded in trauma-informed practice, ethical decision-making, and real-world clinical support.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Client Services:
I provide trauma therapy in Bend, Oregon for adults, also specializing in substance use. This includes trauma therapy to help clients move out of survival mode, dual diagnosis therapy addressing the intersection of mental health and substance use, and EMDR therapy to process and integrate traumatic experiences.Professional Services:
I offer clinical supervision for therapists seeking ethical, supportive, and trauma-informed consultation, with an emphasis on nervous system–aware care, complex cases, and professional sustainability. -
Getting started is simple. You can contact me by email at meghan@meghanhanes.com, call or text 541-213-9321, or fill out the contact form on my website. I’ll respond to discuss next steps and help determine whether we’re a good fit.
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I approach therapy as a collaborative, human process—not something done to you, but something we do together. I meet clients where they are, at their own pace, with curiosity, compassion, and respect for what their nervous system has learned to do to survive. I believe therapy can be deep and meaningful without feeling rigid or intimidating, and when appropriate, I bring warmth, humor, and realness into the work. You don’t have to have the “right words” or be anywhere specific to begin—just willing to show up as you are.
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You can reach me anytime via our contact page, email (hello@meghanhanes.com), or phone (541-213-9321). I aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.
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Individual therapy sessions are $200 for a 60-minute session.
EMDR intensives are $250 per hour (typically 2-4 hour sessions).
Clinical supervision is $150 for a 60-minute individual session or $100 per person for a 120-minute group session.If you have questions about services or want to explore whether we’re a good fit, I’m happy to discuss this during a consultation.
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Working with me is collaborative, grounded, and human. I meet clients where they are, move at a pace that feels manageable, and approach therapy with curiosity rather than judgment. Sessions are structured enough to feel supportive, but flexible enough to respond to what’s happening in real time. We focus on safety, nervous system awareness, and practical change—while leaving room for warmth, humor, and honesty. You don’t need to have everything figured out to start; we work from exactly where you are.
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