Complex trauma and dissociation
For experiences that repeated over time, often since childhood or within close relationships, and that leave you feeling on alert, disconnected or unable to trust.
Therapy for adults, online, in English and Spanish · Complex trauma, dissociation and difficult experiences
Even after what was hard, it is possible to build a life with more well-being, safety and connection.
I'm Sue Whetten, a clinical therapist. I work with people who have been through traumatic experiences, stress or emotional moments that weigh on them, so they can recognize their inner strength and regain confidence in themselves. At your pace, in a safe space.
The first 15-minute call is free and there is no commitment. It is a chance to meet and see if we are a good fit.
Maybe you are here because something has felt heavy for a while
You don't need a name for what you feel. These are some of the things people bring when they start therapy with me.
- You went through something that marked you, recently or years ago, and it keeps showing up in your body, your dreams or your reactions.
- You find it hard to trust yourself, feel like you are not enough, or feel you lost the person you used to be.
- Some days you disconnect: you feel far from everything, as if you were watching your life from the outside.
- Stress overwhelms you and affects how you relate to yourself and to others.
- You already tried to "move on" on your own and feel you need support.
If any of this sounds familiar, we can talk. Message me on WhatsApp and we'll set up a free 15-minute call.
How I work
I integrate different approaches to understand and process what you lived through, strengthen your emotional resources, and support a recovery that respects your needs and your pace.
EMDR
A therapy with strong evidence for processing memories that still hurt, so they lose their charge and stop steering the present.
Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy
Concrete tools to understand how what you lived through shaped your thoughts and reactions, and to build new ways of responding.
Creating a therapeutic space that is safe, respectful and free of judgment, where each person can feel heard, understood and accompanied, is vital to keep healing and growing. Sue Whetten
Two ways to work with me
I always work online and only with adults. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I can offer psychotherapy only to people who live in the states where I am licensed. For everyone else, I offer coaching with clear boundaries. Tell me where you live and I'll tell you which one applies.
Psychotherapy
Available if you live in Washington, Utah, Idaho or Montana.
Clinical treatment for complex trauma, dissociation and the aftermath of difficult experiences.
- Assessment and treatment plan
- EMDR and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy
- Processing of traumatic memories
- Work with dissociation and emotional regulation
Coaching
Available from anywhere.
A space for support and personal growth, informed by my experience with trauma, to build safety, resources and confidence.
- Psychoeducation about trauma, stress and the nervous system
- Emotional regulation and grounding tools
- Personal goals and self-care habits
- Support to rebuild trust in yourself
Coaching is not psychotherapy: it does not include diagnosis, treatment of mental health conditions, or trauma processing with EMDR. If you need treatment, I'll help you find a professional in your area.
What happens when you reach out
Taking the first step is usually the hardest part. That's why the first call is free: 15 minutes to meet and see if we are a good team.
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You message me
By WhatsApp or email, in your own words. Tell me where you're writing from and I'll reply personally to schedule the call.
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We talk for 15 minutes, free
A short video call where you tell me what brings you, we go over your questions and see if we fit. We also confirm whether we'll work in psychotherapy or coaching. No commitment.
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We start at your pace
If you decide to continue, we schedule the first session and design the process together: first strengthening your resources and sense of safety, then processing what needs to be processed.
About Sue
I'm a clinical therapist, and my passion is walking alongside people on their path to emotional healing: helping them recognize their inner strength, regain confidence in themselves, and discover that, even after difficult experiences, it is possible to build a life with greater well-being, safety and personal connection.
I live in Utah and work online, always with adults. I have experience treating complex trauma and supporting people who have been through traumatic experiences, stressful situations and emotional moments that affect their well-being and the way they relate to themselves and to others.
Free resources, in my own voice
Every week I share short videos on Instagram and TikTok, and on Mondays an hour of conversation on the radio. They're free and you can go through them at your own pace. And if something you hear resonates, the 15-minute call is free too. Most of this content is in Spanish.
Consultorio Abierto, every Monday on the radio
At 8:00 pm Central Standard Time (Mexico City, UTC-6) I host Consultorio Abierto ("Open Clinic") on Proyecto Radio MX, together with Astro Rex (@astrorex72). One hour of conversation, in Spanish, about psychology, relationships and personal growth from two angles: the psychological one, which I bring, and the spiritual one, which he brings.
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Astro RexConsultorio AbiertoPsychology and spiritualityMondays · 8:00 pm CST (UTC-6) · Proyecto Radio MX
Latest episodes
Streamed live on Proyecto Radio MX's Facebook and YouTube. Episodes stay available on YouTube and Spotify.
Did something here resonate? Let's talk about what's going on for you in a short, free call.
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Online workshop in Spanish · Coming soon
Improve Your Relationships
From attachment to conscious love
A 90-minute workshop to recognize the patterns that repeat in your relationships, practice saying what you need and setting boundaries, and rehearse new ways to respond when something hurts. I teach it with Astro Rex: psychology and astrology in one conversation. For people with or without a partner. The workshop is held in Spanish.
- Sunday, October 25, 2026
- 5:00 pm Central · 3:00 pm Pacific · 6:00 pm Eastern
- 90 minutes · Zoom
- Pay what you can, from $1 USD
- Digital workbook "Mi mapa venusino" with self-discovery exercises
- A 7-day challenge to apply what you learn
- Take part in the chat or just listen. Sharing is voluntary.
An educational and reflective experience. It is not therapy and does not replace it.
Consultorio Abierto presentsOnline workshop
Improve Your Relationships
From attachment to conscious love
Astrology + Psychology · In Spanish
Sunday, October 255:00 pm CT · 3:00 pm PT · 6:00 pm ETZoom · Pay what you can
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if what I went through "counts" as trauma?
There is no minimum bar. If something you lived through still affects how you feel, how you sleep, how you relate to others or how you see yourself, it deserves attention. In therapy you never have to justify your pain; we explore it together.
What is complex trauma?
We talk about complex trauma when difficult experiences were repeated or prolonged over time, often in close relationships or in childhood. It tends to leave its mark on trust, on the way we regulate emotions and on our sense of safety. It is treatable, and the work is done carefully and in stages.
What is EMDR and how does a session work?
EMDR is a structured therapy for processing memories that still cause distress. While you recall them in a guided way, bilateral stimulation (for example, eye movements) helps the memory lose its emotional charge. Processing never begins before we have built stabilization resources.
Is the first call free?
Yes. I offer an initial 15-minute video call at no cost and with no commitment. It's a chance to meet, for you to tell me briefly what you're looking for, and to decide together whether it makes sense to start. If I'm not the right person, I'll point you toward other options.
What happens in the first session?
We get to know each other. You tell me what brings you, in as much detail as you feel comfortable with, and we talk about what you expect from the process. I explain how I work and we agree on how to continue. You don't have to tell your whole story on the first day.
Are sessions online or in person?
Always online, by video call, in English or Spanish. You only need a private place where you feel comfortable and a stable connection.
What is the difference between psychotherapy and coaching?
Psychotherapy is clinical treatment: assessment, diagnosis when appropriate, EMDR and trauma processing. By law, I can offer it only to people who live in Washington, Utah, Idaho or Montana, where I am licensed. Coaching is a support space focused on psychoeducation, regulation tools and personal goals. It is not psychotherapy and does not replace it, and if at any point you need treatment, I'll help you find it.
What if I live outside the U.S. or in a state where you're not licensed?
We can work together through coaching from anywhere. In your first message, tell me where you live and I'll explain which option applies and how it works.
Do you see children or teenagers?
No. I work only with adults, 18 and older. If you're looking for help for a minor, message me anyway and I'll point you in the right direction.
How do I book?
Send me a WhatsApp message or an email at hello@suewhealinglab.com and we'll schedule the free 15-minute call. Then, if you decide to continue, we'll find a time for the first session.
The first step is 15 minutes, free.
You don't need to have it all figured out to reach out. Tell me in your own words what's going on, we'll schedule a short call, and from there we'll see together how to continue.
Email:
hello@suewhealinglab.com