For the People who say, “I’m fine,” while Trying to Hold it all together.

I work with helpers/first responders, high achievers and adult children of alcoholics who have been carrying more than anyone realizes. Through EMDR, I help you release what’s been weighing you down — so you can stop just getting through the day and start actually living your life.

Kellyn McCullough, LMFT, Certified EMDR therapist

Issaquah, WA

Hey — I’m Kellyn. (like “Hellen” with a K)

Maybe this feels familiar: your boss wants to talk, your partner looks disappointed, or someone’s tone shifts just slightly — and suddenly your stomach drops. Your heart races, your chest tightens, and your mind spirals into self-blame. “I must have messed up.” “I’m not good enough.”

You weren’t born thinking this way. You learned these reactions from your experiences—moments that shaped how you see yourself and how safe you feel in the world. They still show up in your day-to-day life, often without your permission.

Our work together is about understanding where those messages came from and helping your brain and body finally release them. As a certified EMDR therapist, I use your brain’s natural healing process to gently shift painful memories and the beliefs attached to them.

The best part? You can’t do this wrong. You can’t mess this up. EMDR is different from traditional talk therapy—and it’s effective. If you’ve been browsing therapist websites, you’ve seen the familiar lines about “supporting your journey.” Truth is, we can all start to sound alike. And with all the acronyms—EMDR, ACT, CBT—it’s tough to know what any of it really means for you.

And sure, those things matter. Training matters. Approach matters. But the single most important thing? Finding a therapist you actually connect with. If something here resonates, let’s talk. We can set up a consultation and see if it feels like a fit. I offer individual therapy and EMDR intensives, both virtually and in-person at my office in Issaquah, Washington.