Phoebe Carmichael, LLMSW

Hi, I’m Phoebe Carmichael (she/her), LLMSW, and I believe healing happens in relationships --with ourselves and with the people we love. Whether you’re coming to therapy individually or as a partnership, my goal is to create a warm, compassionate space where every part of you feels welcome.

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I specialize in working with couples who find themselves caught in the same painful arguments, emotional disconnection, or pursue-withdraw cycles, especially when one or both partners have experienced trauma. Often, these conflicts aren’t about the dishes or communication alone. They’re about protective parts stepping in, old wounds being activated, and each person struggling to feel safe, understood, and connected.

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Using an attachment-focused, trauma-informed approach that draws from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic awareness, I help couples recognize the patterns keeping them stuck, understand what each partner’s protective parts are trying to accomplish, and build new ways of responding that create greater safety, intimacy, and trust.

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I also enjoy working with individuals navigating complex trauma, dissociation, identity development, LGBTQ2+ experiences, life transitions, and relationship concerns. I am passionate about creating an affirming space where clients can reconnect with themselves while developing healthier, more secure relationships with others.

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I have a growing specialization in dissociation and complex trauma, including working with individuals experiencing DID and other complex dissociative experiences. My ongoing training in both EFT and trauma treatment allows me to integrate evidence-based approaches with curiosity, compassion, and respect for each person’s unique story.

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Whether we’re helping you heal from past experiences, strengthen your relationship, or better understand the parts of yourself that have helped you survive, we’ll work together toward a life that feels more connected, grounded, and authentic.