Nate Hefner, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 11 years of experience, specializes in individual trauma, couples, and family therapy. His approach is grounded in mindfulness-based practices and informed by attachment theory, enabling him to create a space of safety for clients to unravel negative relational patterns and foster greater awareness. Nate adeptly meets the needs of diverse clients, from preteens and teens to adults and elders, guiding them through parenting, marital issues, trauma, and life's developmental transitions. His extensive training in AEDP, EMDR, and somatic therapies equips him to address trauma's impact on emotional balance and resilience. With a knack for connecting with both the youthful spirits and the profound commitments of adult relationships, he utilizes his expertise in family systems to help couples uncover primary wounds, transforming repeating conflicts into opportunities for healing and connection. Since the onset of COVID-19, Nate recognizes the trauma of loss and isolation many have faced, viewing such experiences as potential catalysts for new beginnings. His certification in EMDR allows him to work effectively with dissociative disorders, while his comprehensive knowledge extends to substance abuse and LGBTQ+ needs, making him a compassionate ally for those navigating their therapeutic journeys.