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Frequently Asked Questions
General Information & Getting Started
What issues and concerns do you specialize in treating? Centered Wellness Collective provides trauma-informed therapy specializing in domestic violence recovery, sexual abuse and assault, childhood trauma, narcissistic abuse, and complex trauma (C-PTSD). We also support clients navigating anxiety, panic, depression, relationship challenges, grief, codependency, life transitions, and stress/burnout.
Who founded Centered Wellness Collective? The practice was founded by Charlotte Jarvis, LMHC—a trauma therapist, EMDR clinician, EMDR consultant, and domestic violence/sexual assault advocate. Charlotte has over a decade of experience spanning direct advocacy, shelter leadership, legal advocacy, and clinical care.
Where are your services located? We offer specialized trauma therapy services, clinical consultation, and intensives in Washington State.
Therapy Approaches & EMDR
What therapeutic modalities do your clinicians use? Our therapists utilize evidence-based, trauma-focused approaches tailored to your needs. Primary modalities include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, somatic-informed therapy, and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) principles.
What is EMDR therapy, and how does it work? EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy that uses bilateral stimulation to help the brain process and heal from distressing or traumatic memories that remain "stuck". It helps reduce the emotional intensity and physical responses connected to those memories.
Do I have to re-tell all the details of my trauma during EMDR? No. EMDR does not require you to share every detail of your trauma to heal. Your therapist will work with you to establish safety, develop nervous system regulation skills, and proceed at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
Specialized Services: Intensives & Retreats
What are Trauma Therapy Intensives? Trauma intensives offer extended, structured sessions (such as longer single sessions or multi-day blocks) rather than traditional weekly therapy. Grounded in EMDR and somatic work, intensives allow clients to focus deeply on specific trauma memories or patterns and accelerate progress in a concentrated timeframe.
Are therapy intensives right for everyone? Intensives are ideal for individuals who feel "stuck" in weekly therapy, need a flexible format due to busy schedules, or want focused support for a specific event. During an initial consultation, we will assess whether an intensive format fits your current level of stability and goals.
Do you offer healing retreats? We are currently developing trauma-informed retreats designed to provide a restorative space for deeper healing, nervous system regulation, and grounding outside a traditional office setting. You can join our interest list on the Retreats page to receive updates!
Professional & Clinical Services
Do you provide services for other therapists and clinicians? Yes! We offer several professional services led by experienced trauma specialists: -EMDR Consultation: Case conceptualization, protocol support, and guidance for complex trauma cases. -Domestic Violence Consultation: Specialized consultation on coercive control, safety planning, and relational trauma dynamics. -Clinical Supervision: Structured clinical guidance for associate-level clinicians. -Clinical Internship Program: Supervised, hands-on clinical placements for graduate students.
Do you offer self-guided tools or resources? Yes. In our Resources section and online shop, we offer downloadable guides, educational materials, and self-reflection tools (such as our Advanced Safety Planning Guide and Red Flags of Dating Abuse Guide) designed to support recovery alongside or outside of therapy.
Next Steps
How do I get started with therapy or consultation? You can reach out directly through our website to schedule an initial consultation with our team. We’ll discuss your goals, answer your questions, and determine the best service path for you.