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A licensed professional counselor with 15 years of experience in the field. I earned my B.S. in Psychology and Master’s in Counseling from Colorado State University and am the proud owner of Path to Growth Therapy and Trabelsi Coaching & Consulting.

I provide therapy for individuals and couples across Colorado and Washington, and mindset coaching and consulting services to clients worldwide. My specialties include grief, trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship challenges. With a strengths-based, trauma-informed, and action-oriented approach, I help clients move beyond challenges and step into lasting healing and growth.

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Table of Contents 1. What Is EMDR Therapy? EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s. EMDR helps clients reprocess distressing memories that are “stuck” in the brain, which can cause persistent anxiety, flashbacks, or emotional triggers. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR works directly […]

Virtual EMDR trauma therapy session with Denver therapist Sheila Trabelsi

Trauma Therapy in Denver: Understanding EMDR vs Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)

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Discover the difference between EMDR and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) with Seattle trauma therapist Sheila Trabelsi. Learn how both help process trauma, the science behind them, which may fit your needs, and how intensives can speed results.

Seattle trauma therapist guiding client through EMDR therapy in a calming office setting

EMDR vs ART: How These Powerful Trauma Therapies Help You Heal Faster in Seattle

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Your inner child is the part of you that holds onto your earliest experiences, emotions, and needs. These parts often show up in our relationships, in our reactions, and in the stories we carry about ourselves. Healing these wounds doesn’t mean erasing the past, but rather offering the compassion, attention, and nurturing we may not […]

Healing Your Inner Child Through Reparenting and EMDR

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In the fast-paced world of high-achieving women—executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders—stress, burnout, and emotional exhaustion often come with the territory. Traditional weekly therapy can be beneficial, but for those seeking profound transformation in a shorter time, destination therapy offers an elevated, immersive experience. Luxury therapy intensives, much like high-end wellness retreats, provide a space to step […]

Luxury Wellness: Why High-Performing Women Are Choosing Destination Therapy

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