EMDR Therapy for Anxiety, Trauma & Fear in Washington

Heal from the roots up. 

You may understand why you feel anxious. You may recognize your perfectionism, overthinking, people-pleasing, or fear. You may even have spent years talking about these patterns in therapy.

But sometimes, understanding isn't enough.

EMDR therapy can help you process the experiences and patterns that continue to affect how you feel, respond, and relate—so you can move forward with greater ease, confidence, and freedom.

Virtual EMDR therapy for adults throughout Washington State. 

You Know Something Needs to Change

Maybe you look like you have it all together on the outside, but internally you feel:

  • Constantly anxious or on edge
  • Caught in cycles of overthinking
  • Controlled by a fear or a phobia
  • Driven by perfectionism or self-criticism
  • Unable to fully relax, even when things are going well
  • Stuck in patterns you understand but can't seem to change
  • Affected by past experiences that still feel emotionally present
  • Frustrated that you've done the work but don't feel much different

You don't have to be falling apart for something to deserve attention.

Sometimes the hardest part is knowing that something isn't working—but not knowing how to change it.

You Don't Need More Insight. You May Need a Different Approach.

Talk therapy can help you identify and understand your experiences and recognize patterns.

But what happens when you already understand yourself and still find yourself reacting in the same ways?

EMDR offers a different approach.

Rather than simply talking about your experiences, EMDR helps you process distressing memories, emotions, beliefs, and body responses that may continue to influence how you feel in the present.

The goal isn't to erase your past.

It's to help your past have less control over your present.

How EMDR Therapy Can Help

EMDR can be used to process the experiences and patterns that continue to affect your life today.

Anxiety & Overthinking

When your mind is constantly scanning for what could go wrong, it can be difficult to feel present or at ease.

EMDR can help address the experiences and beliefs that may be contributing to persistent anxiety and worry.

Fear & Phobias

Sometimes you know logically that you're safe, but your body reacts as though you're in danger.

EMDR can help you work through specific fears, phobias, and experiences that continue to trigger a strong fear response.

Perfectionism & Self-Criticism

You may have learned that being successful, useful, productive, or “good enough” requires constantly pushing yourself.

Together, we can explore what is underneath those patterns and work toward a more grounded relationship with yourself.

Patterns That Keep Repeating

You may recognize the same patterns in your relationships, work, decisions, or emotional responses—even when you consciously want something different.

EMDR can help you process the experiences that may be keeping those patterns in place.

Past. Present. Future.

EMDR isn't only about what happened in the past.

Past

We can work with experiences that still feel emotionally unresolved or continue to shape the way you see yourself and the world.

Present

We can address current triggers, fears, reactions, and patterns that interfere with the life you want to live.

Future

We can help you develop a greater sense of confidence and prepare for situations that currently bring up anxiety, fear, or self-doubt.

The goal is not simply to understand your past. It's to feel more grounded and capable in your present—and more confident about your future.

EMDR may be a good fit if:

  • You are curious about why you respond the way you do.
  • You've gained insight but still feel stuck.
  • You're ready to look beneath the surface of your symptoms.
  • You're willing to notice emotions and sensations in your body.
  • You want to participate in your healing actively.
  • You're tired of managing the same patterns over and over.
  • You want meaningful change—not simply another place to talk about your problems.

You don't have to know exactly what needs to change before you begin.

You just need to be open to exploring what might be underneath it.

Meet Angela

I'm Angela Fruhner, an EMDRIA Certified Therapist™ and Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist.

My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that you are the expert on your own life. My role is to help you understand what's happening, make sense of the patterns you're experiencing, and create the conditions for meaningful change.

With a background in nutrition, clinical health psychology, trauma therapy, and EMDR, I take an integrative approach that considers the connection between your experiences, emotions, thoughts, and body.

I don't believe therapy should be about endlessly analyzing what's wrong with you.

It's about helping you understand yourself with compassion—and giving you the opportunity to experience something different.

DSCF2781-2
round-icons-6mEPNE-2REw-unsplash

What if you could feel different?

You don't have to spend the rest of your life managing the same anxiety, fear, or patterns.

If you've reached a point where you're ready to go beyond insight and explore deeper change, EMDR may be a good next step.

Let's talk about what you're experiencing and whether working together feels like the right fit.

Virtual EMDR therapy for adults throughout Washington State.

AITIA

(eh-tee-ah)

Aitia is derived from the Greek philosophical word "αιτία," meaning the root cause or explanation.

My goal is to help you identify the underlying causes of your concerns and prevent future issues, rather than masking the roots of the problems.

Aristotle used theories on metaphysics to explain how things came to be.

He stated there are "four causes (aitias)" to the question "why?" that result in change: material cause, formal cause, efficient cause, final cause.

(Physics II:3; Metaphysics V:2)

"We should consider how many and what sorts of causes there are. For...we think we know something only when we find the reason why it is so, that is, when we find its primary cause (aitia)."

(Physics II:3; Metaphysics V:2)

What do previous clients say?

"Angela was my first therapist ever and I saw her 1x/wk for over 2 years. She does cognitive behavioral therapy, EFT, EMDR, mindfulness and more. She helped me get the tools I needed to heal, grow and thrive after traumatic events in my life. I am forever grateful to this absolutely gifted therapist. She also has a nutrition background and takes a holistic approach."

"Angela is one of the best counselors I have been to! She is extremely compassionate, non-judgmental, and knowledgeable. She is easy to talk to and makes you feel heard and supported in your thoughts and struggles. Therapy can be tough, but I always left each session feeling better and more at peace. She helped me address and overcome anxieties and traumas by using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and practicing mindfulness, as well as providing me with various coping mechanisms and tools to use outside of our sessions. I am so grateful for the help and support she gave me. I would recommend her in a heartbeat!"

I have had several therapists over the years and I can say that Angela is one of the best I have had. Angela is kind, compassionate, understanding, and wonderfully positive. Angela has a wide range of skills that allow her to connect with a patient no matter what they are dealing with. Her background in nutrition is a bonus, as it brings an extra therapeutic tool to the table that many therapists do not have. Opening up to a therapist can be extremely difficult, I know that it was for me, but Angela makes that difficulty almost non existent. You never feel any judgment from her, only compassion. She comfortably challenges you without pressuring you. I highly recommend Angela as a therapist to begin your journey to healing, you will not regret choosing her.

"It felt like a small miracle occurred when I walked out of my first session with Angela Fruhner. I knew I had met someone who could truly see and hear what I was trying to ‘unpack’ and heal in my life. She had effective, efficient tools for transforming trauma and emotional pain that I couldn’t clear on my own. I laughed and cried - I looked forward to our sessions. After working with Angela a couple months I knew she was skilled, capable and excellent at holding space for the healing I was ready to do. Angela was the right partner to go deep into the well of life and clear out/transform the old, distant, yet familiar pain that was disrupting my relationships and my ability to co-create with the Universe in the ways I know I came here to do. Investing in myself and time with Angela was a fabulous use of my time and resources. Once you meet her you will understand what I mean and feel thankful she got in your orbit."

"I was seeking counseling for my 15-year-old daughter who was struggling with high anxiety. She was transitioning from junior high to high school. She was having a really hard time knowing how to manage the pressures from school, sports and friendships. I was really concerned about the amount of time she was spending on social media and the lack of sleep she was getting. Sleep deprivation was causing her to have mental breakdowns and many tearful days. I didn't know how to help her and my concerns for her wellbeing were keeping me up at night. That is when we sought help from Angela." 
 
"My daughter was very reluctant to go to therapy, and I pretty much had to drag her in. She fell in love with Angela the minute she met her and couldn't wait to see her again. Angela is warm, friendly, kind, and very attentive. She's a good listener, and very genuine. She was a wonderful counselor for my daughter. I'm so grateful that my daughter's first experience left such a positive imprint on her. This is so important because we want our kids to know that therapy is a safe place that will help them through difficult aspects of their life." 

Want to explore the roots of your concerns?

Schedule a FREE consultation!