Healing from Betrayal Trauma~
“Namasté has been a safe and comforting place for me this last year. My life is completely different today than it was even six months ago, and that is all thanks to you and your support.” — Betrayed Partner
Our Holistic Approach to Recovery~
We recognize that trauma and attachment wounds are at the core of the human experience, yet they impact every individual differently. Whether you are navigating intimate betrayal, chronic neglect, sexual assault, or workplace violence, we provide a multimodal sanctuary for your recovery.
Our "Mind, Body, and Spirit" approach focuses on supporting your neurotype and helping you to soothe the Autonomic Nervous System in order to move you from daily survival into life-long resiliency. To ensure the most effective care, we begin with a thorough clinical interview to accurately identify your specific trauma markers and your support needs.
How You Heal: Evidence-Based Modalities~
We integrate clinical expertise with somatic wisdom. Our treatment plans are customized and may include individual therapy, couples therapy, Ketamine Therapy, or a Neuro-Affirmative Intensive with our seasoned team of providers.
1. Internal Family Systems (IFS)
“IFS helped me recognize that my 'betrayed partner' part has a valid reason to be pissed off... I am becoming more curious about my parts and not as judgmental as I heal.”
Developed by Richard C. Schwartz, IFS helps you understand that your mind is made up of various "parts"—all are well intended, many have outdated coping and need to be befriended, consistently yet gently tended to, and updated in order for you to heal and feel whole.
2. Intimacy from the Inside Out (IFIO) | IFS for Couples
Developed by Toni Herbine-Blank, IFIO is a compassionate, neuro-affirmative application of IFS specifically for couples. In a neuro-different partnership, "clashes" are often just two protective systems trying to find safety in different ways. We help each partner:
Tend and Befriend the Internal System: Identify the parts of yourself that feel triggered or rejected instead of reacting from a place of blame.
The Courageous Communication Model: Learning the art of speaking for your parts from a heart-space and listening to understand instead of argue or debate, this gentle communication approach allows for vulnerability without neuro-normative "shoulds."
Healing using the "U-Turn": Learn to turn your attention inward to regulate your own nervous system first before returning to your partner with calm, curious presence.
Creating a "Safe Haven": Understand the neurobiology of your partner’s parts (such as sensory-avoidance or justice-sensitivity) so both people can begin to unmask in order to authentically connect.
3. EMDR Therapy | Activating Natural Healing
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a solution-focused therapy that helps the brain process traumatic memories that feel "stuck." EMDR protocols activate your brain’s natural healing processes, allowing for faster relief from the grief and hyper-vigilance associated with betrayal.
4. Polyvagal Theory | Regulating the Nervous System
Based on the work of Dr. Stephen Porges, we help you map your nervous system. By identifying when your body is in Fight/Flight/Fawn/Figure out/Fix/Freeze, you can begin to heal the vagus nerve and cultivate lasting emotional safety and connection.
Specialized Support for Complex Betrayal~
Partners of Individuals with Escalated Addictions
While there is significant support for those struggling with addictions, the partners are often left in the shadows. At Namasté, we provide a dedicated space for women navigating the unique challenges of "Disenfranchised Grief"—the pain that goes unrecognized by society.
Recommended Reading on Disenfranchised Grief:
Partners of Sex Offenders: The Reality of Disenfranchised Grief (Nichols, E.)
The Women Left Behind by Child Sex Offenders (Taylor, B.)
Mourning in the Shadows (Severance)
Additional Tools for Your Healing Journey
“Candice, your ‘Mastering The Trauma Wound’ workbook changed me. I use the heart hug every single day... Using your workbook along with EMDR helped me finally heal.”