EMDR Therapy in Washington State
for Trauma, Stress & Substance Use
Virtual Appointments for residents of Washington State
If you’re high-functioning on the outside—but overwhelmed, stuck, or relying on coping strategies that no longer feel sustainable—you’re not alone.
I offer trauma-informed therapy for adults across Washington State, including EMDR therapy to help you process underlying stress, trauma, and patterns that keep you feeling stuck.
This isn’t about “just having more willpower.”
It’s about understanding what your nervous system has been trying to manage—and creating new ways forward.
If You Have Been Holding it Together, But It’s Getting Harder
If you’ve been searching for EMDR therapy in Washington but want an approach that goes deeper than surface-level coping strategies, this work may be a good fit.
My work is especially helpful for adults who:
Feel burned out, anxious, or constantly “on”
Are high-achieving but struggling privately
Are questioning their relationship with alcohol or other coping behaviors
Notice patterns they can’t seem to break—even when they understand them
Have a history of trauma, chronic stress, or emotional overwhelm
You don’t have to hit a breaking point to deserve support.
EMDR Therapy in Washington
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy that helps your brain process unresolved experiences so they stop feeling so activating in the present.
EMDR can help with:
Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety and chronic stress
Burnout and overwhelm
Substance use as a coping strategy
Negative beliefs like “I should be able to handle this”
Rather than just talking through things, EMDR helps your nervous system actually resolve what’s been stuck.
Read more about EMDR Therapy here.
Trauma & Substance Use Therapy
Substance use often isn’t the root problem—it’s a response.
Many high-functioning adults use alcohol or other behaviors to:
unwind after pressure-filled days
manage anxiety or racing thoughts
create a sense of relief or pause
In therapy, we focus on:
understanding your patterns (without shame)
building awareness of triggers and nervous system states
expanding your capacity so you don’t have to rely on the same coping loop
This is about clarity—not labels.
Telehealth Therapy Across Washington
I provide virtual therapy across Washington State, allowing you to access support from anywhere, including (but not limited to):
Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, Everett, Spokane, Vancouver, Bellingham
Meet Meghan Hanes, LICSW
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’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Oregon, Washington, and Colorado, and an EMDR-trained trauma therapist specializing in virtual trauma therapy for adults (18+) across all three states.
What to Expect
Our work together is collaborative, structured, and grounded in real-life application.
You can expect:
A non-judgmental, trauma-informed approach
Practical tools alongside deeper processing work
A focus on awareness → capacity → choice
We move at your pace.
Contact Me
Interested in booking an appointment or have further questions?
Please fill out the below information, click on “Schedule a Consult” to schedule a consult via Simple Practice, or contact me directly at:
hello@meghanhanes.com
(541) 213-9321 (call or text)
You can expect to hear back from me with 1 business day. I look forward to hearing from you!