The path from experiencing trauma to feeling like yourself is rarely linear, and its rarely a journey intended to be taken alone.

When we work together, I come with a deep respect for the resilience of the human spirit. The love some exude after experiencing  something horrific is a testament to how resilient we truly are as humans. I know how amazing and capable you are.

In a field that is often unregulated, I prioritize integrity and safety. My approach is backed by over 4,500 hours of direct coaching experience. I am a certified practitioner who is trauma-informed specializing in Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) or Tapping.

What those 4,500 hours have taught me is that trauma isn’t just a memory; it is a physiological state. Many of my clients arrive having already "done the work" intellectually, yet find that their bodies still react to the world with hyper-vigilance or exhaustion (I even had a course called "Doing the Work" so people could understand what that looks like on a daily basis). I specialize in bridging that gap to help the nervous system catch up to the present moment so that "safety" is something you feel, not just something you think.

You can wake up in the morning and feel safe.

I understand trust is a hard-earned asset (I'm the same way!). My job is to provide a grounded, expert space where you don't have to worry about "overwhelming" the process. We work at a pace that honors your boundaries and where you are now, focusing on:

• Somatic Regulation: Calming the physiological "alarm" of the past. We don't just tap, I have a full library of exercises I teach you so you can try them on and see what you like best.

• Targeted Desensitization: Systematically reducing the emotional charge of specific triggers. This is done using memory reconsolidation, a permanent process. When we find the specific trigger that is causing emotional heaviness, we can neutralize it (and it's permanent!)

• Integrated Reclamation: Transitioning from a state of survival into a life of agency and choice. You get to choose who you are each day. What does that look like for you? Who do you want to be?

Whether you are seeking to resolve long-standing patterns/habits or simply looking for a practitioner who understands the weight of your experience without needing an explanation, I am here to support that transition.

Email me at Melissa@MelissaEtzler.com for a free consultation to see if we're the right fit for each other.