Welcome — I’m so glad you’re here. I know how difficult it can be to find a therapist who is a good fit and take that first step towards growth and healing- especially if you are unsure if it is possible. I'm here to say it is and I would love to be apart of your journey. 

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I’m Kate Alston, a trauma-informed therapist who helps women heal from what they’ve been carrying for far too long. You deserve a space where you feel safe, supported, and understood — a place where relief and hope can return. You deserve a life that feels grounded, peaceful, and fully yours. My role is to support you as you heal the emotional wounds and patterns that have kept you stuck in survival mode.​

 

I specialize in trauma informed therapy for women experiencing both major trauma (such as abuse, assault, accidents), micro-traumas, and life wounds that build up over time, resulting in anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, and emotional overwhelm. Whether you feel stuck in survival mode, disconnected from yourself, or exhausted from holding it all together — you don’t have to navigate this alone.

 

While I have my own story of pain and healing, your therapy isn’t about me — it’s about what you need. Over my years of practice, I’ve witnessed women transform their deepest hurt into resilience, connection, and strength. That transformation is at the heart of Safe Haven Trauma Therapy.

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I hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and am trained in EMDR and certified in Clinical Trauma Treatment, along with other extensive education in a variety of other symptoms/disorders. My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices like EMDR, cognitive therapies, nervous-system regulation, and mindfulness — because healing requires attention to both the mind and body. Life wounds (and trauma) don’t just affect thoughts and emotions — it can impact sleep, appetite, concentration, relationships, the immune system, self esteem, chronic body tension and your sense of identity. It doesn’t always stay in the past — it can show up every day in ways that feel overwhelming or limiting.

 

My therapy style is compassionate, collaborative, and personalized. I meet you exactly where you are, without judgment. We work at a pace that honors your safety and readiness — addressing the past, strengthening the present, and creating a future that feels grounded and aligned with who you’re becoming.

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EMDR is one way (of many) we do that — helping the brain and body release the past's hold so you can feel safer, calmer, and more connected. And because every woman’s story is unique, therapy is always tailored to your needs, values, pace, and goals. This work is collaborative. You will always be met with compassion, curiosity, and respect — never judgment,

 

Whether you’re healing from abuse, trauma, chronic stress, anxiety, depression, or simply feeling stuck — you deserve a therapist who sees your full potential, not just your pain. I’m here to help you reclaim your sense of peace, empowerment, and belonging.

 

Outside of work, I feel most at home outdoors — soaking in sunshine at the beach, exploring new places, sipping something delicious from a local coffee shop, or spending time with my golden retriever, Phoebe (I'm convinced she’s a therapist too!).

 

You don’t have to stay where you are.

Healing is possible. Hope is real. And you deserve to feel whole.

If you’re ready to take that next step — I’d be honored to walk alongside you.