Barb Nasser-Gulch, MA, LPC

Have you ever wondered why it's so hard to change something you know isn't working? Maybe you're tired of second-guessing yourself, feeling responsible for everyone else's happiness, or ending up in relationships where your needs come last. You've tried to set boundaries, stop overthinking, or feel more confident. You know things need to change, but somehow you keep finding yourself in the same familiar place. I get why that's frustrating. And I don't think it means you're doing something wrong. I love being a therapist. I especially love those moments when someone begins to see themselves differently—when something they've blamed themselves for their whole life finally makes sense. When they realize they don't have to keep everyone happy. When they begin trusting themselves in situations that used to send them spiraling. Those moments don't happen because I have all the answers. They happen through the work we do together, getting curious about your story, understanding what shaped you, and finding new ways of responding to yourself and the people around you. One of the things I've learned over the years is that we have good reasons for being the way we are. Even the things we wish we could change. Sometimes the experiences that shape us aren't particularly dramatic. Maybe you grew up in a family where feelings weren't talked about, where you were expected to be the responsible one, or where keeping the peace mattered more than speaking up. Maybe nobody was particularly cruel, but nobody really noticed what was happening inside you, either. You learned to adapt. And those adaptations may have helped you get through life back then, but now they're making it harder to have the relationships, confidence, and peace of mind you want. I'm a trauma therapist, and I help people understand how their earlier experiences are still influencing the way they feel and respond today. We'll explore what's happening in your life now, connect the dots to what shaped you, and work on changing the patterns that keep getting in your way. But understanding is only part of the work. I want to help you actually feel different. My approach is relational, trauma-informed, and grounded in EMDR therapy. But I don't believe therapy should feel like talking into a void. I'm curious, engaged, and willing to ask the questions that help us get somewhere. Expect real conversations, honest observations, some laughter, and a therapist who's genuinely invested in helping you make meaningful changes. Most importantly, I want you to feel comfortable being yourself with me. You don't need to have a dramatic trauma story, know exactly what's wrong, or have the right words to explain it. We can figure that out together. I love helping people reach the point where they can say, "I don't do that anymore. I don't feel that way about myself anymore." That's the kind of change I want for you.

I'm the owner of Audacious & True Counseling, a private practice offering virtual trauma therapy and EMDR for adults throughout Michigan and Ohio. I offer both ongoing individual therapy and EMDR Intensives for people who want a more focused, extended approach to their work. **Individual Therapy and EMDR** I offer 55-minute individual sessions, typically meeting weekly. Depending on your needs and goals, our work may include EMDR, exploring relationship and attachment patterns, developing greater emotional awareness, and learning new ways of responding to situations that have felt difficult or overwhelming. **EMDR Intensives** I also offer EMDR Intensives for people who want dedicated time to work through a particular issue or experience. Intensives allow us to spend longer periods of focused time together rather than spreading the work across traditional weekly sessions. **Fees and Consultations** My fee is $225 for a 55-minute individual session. I work with private-pay clients and can provide a superbill for possible out-of-network reimbursement. EMDR Intensives are priced separately. I offer a free 15–30 minute video consultation so we can get to know each other a little, talk about what you're looking for, and see whether working together feels like a good fit. All sessions take place virtually through a secure video platform. I'm licensed to work with adults located anywhere in Michigan or Ohio.