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You look like you're holding it together on the outside, but inside you're exhausted.
Maybe your mind never shuts off. You replay conversations, expect the worst, overthink every decision, or feel constantly on edge. You put everyone else first, struggle to set boundaries, and wonder why you keep ending up in the same painful relationships or patterns. You tell yourself to "just move on," yet your body still reacts as if the danger never left.
Trauma doesn't always look like one big event. Sometimes it looks like years of feeling unseen, walking on eggshells, people-pleasing, perfectionism, emotional neglect, or growing up believing you had to earn love by taking care of everyone else.
The truth is, you're not broken. Your brain and nervous system learned how to survive. The problem is those survival patterns can keep you stuck long after the danger is gone.
As a Neuroscience-Informed Trauma Specialist, I help adults understand why they feel the way they do and, more importantly, how to change it. Using EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, attachment-focused therapy, and nervous system regulation, we'll work to reprocess painful experiences so they stop controlling your present.
Whether you're struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, or major life transitions, therapy is more than talking about your week. Together, we'll uncover the root of what's keeping you stuck, quiet the constant mental noise, help your nervous system feel safe again, and create lasting change from the inside out.
You deserve more than simply surviving. Imagine waking up without constant anxiety, trusting yourself again, setting boundaries without guilt, building healthier relationships, and finally feeling like your life belongs to you instead of your past.
Healing is possible. You don't have to do it alone.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals across inpatient, residential, PHP, IOP, and outpatient settings, working with mental health, substance use, and eating disorders. I hold a Master’s degree in Social Work and am certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), an evidence-based approach that helps process trauma and distress more efficiently. My style is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each client, drawing from CBT, DBT, psychodynamic, and client-centered therapies. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, substance use, and life transitions. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel seen, understood, and empowered to move forward.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Therapist with 20 years of experience supporting individuals and families from diverse backgrounds. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Psychology from Troy University.
Throughout my career, I have worked in a variety of clinical settings, providing compassionate, honest, and collaborative care. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, respected, and understood.
Do you feel alone or misunderstood, or are you looking for an unbiased person to listen? You’re not alone. My name is Karie Talkington. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, and I have been working with children, teens, and adults for the past 24 years in various capacities. I help clients and families navigate anxiety, depression, grief, and life changes with compassion. I specialize in autism, ADHD, and trauma. My goal is to help you feel more secure, confident, and connected—to help you live your best life!
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