Fairbank Counseling, PLLC

04/27/2026

If you’ve ever thought,
“Why can’t I just move on?” —

It’s not about willpower.

Trauma isn’t stored as a story.
It’s stored as sensation, emotion, and pattern.

Healing means working with the body and the nervous system — not just talking about the event.

04/24/2026

If your reactions feel bigger than the situation, your nervous system may still be living in the past.

Trauma teaches the body to stay alert.

Therapy helps your system learn:
This is now.
I am safe.
I have choices.

04/21/2026

Not all trauma looks dramatic.

Sometimes it looks like:
• Being overly independent
• Struggling to ask for help
• Staying calm while feeling disconnected inside
• Functioning well… but never fully relaxed

You can look successful and still carry unresolved trauma.

Healing isn’t about falling apart.
It’s about finally feeling safe enough to soften.

04/17/2026

If you’ve ever found yourself putting everyone else’s needs before your own… feeling responsible for fixing, rescuing, or keeping the peace… you’re not alone.

One book we often recommend in therapy is Codependent No More by Melody Beattie. It’s a classic for a reason. The book gently helps readers recognize patterns of over-giving, people-pleasing, and losing themselves in relationships—and offers practical steps toward healthier boundaries, self-trust, and emotional freedom.

Many people are surprised to learn that codependency isn’t about weakness—it often grows from being caring, empathetic, and deeply attuned to others. But when those strengths go too far without boundaries, they can leave us feeling exhausted, resentful, or disconnected from ourselves.

This book is a powerful starting point if you’re learning to:
• set healthier boundaries
• stop feeling responsible for other people’s emotions
• reconnect with your own needs and identity
• build more balanced relationships

Growth often starts with awareness, and sometimes a good book can open the door.

Have you read this one? What did you take away from it?

04/15/2026

If you’re navigating the aftermath of betrayal, Betrayal Recovery Transformation Podcast offers compassionate guidance and practical tools for healing.

Hosted by Dr. Debi Silber, this podcast explores what it really takes to move through betrayal—not just to survive it, but to rebuild and grow on the other side.

**Topics explored:**
• Healing after betrayal (infidelity, broken trust, emotional wounds)
• Trauma and its impact on the mind and body
• Rebuilding self-trust and personal identity
• Boundaries, resilience, and empowerment
• The stages of post-betrayal transformation

**Great for:**
• Anyone recovering from betrayal or relational trauma
• Clients working through trust and attachment wounds
• Those wanting a structured path toward healing
• Helpers, therapists, and coaches supporting others through betrayal

A powerful reminder that healing is possible—and transformation is within reach 💛

04/14/2026

If you’ve ever wondered what really happens behind the therapy room door, Maybe You Should Talk to Someone offers a refreshingly honest, human look at both sides of the couch.

Written by therapist Lori Gottlieb, this book blends real client stories with her own experience of being in therapy—showing that we’re all a little messy, a little stuck, and deeply capable of growth.

**Topics explored:**
• Relationships, heartbreak, and dating
• Grief, loss, and life transitions
• Anxiety, identity, and self-worth
• The therapist’s inner world (yes, therapists are human too!)
• What real change in therapy actually looks like

**Great for:**
• Anyone curious about starting therapy
• People navigating big life changes or emotional pain
• Those who enjoy real, relatable storytelling with depth and humor
• Helpers, healers, and fellow therapists

A reminder that seeking support isn’t weakness—it’s part of being human 🤍

04/10/2026

04/08/2026

Meet Coyote 🌿

Coyote specializes in working with adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, career concerns, stress management, and relationship challenges. He is licensed to provide therapy in Montana and Idaho.

He takes a client-centered, strengths-based approach, focusing on building a trusting therapeutic relationship and helping clients identify and work through the issues most important to them. His work is collaborative and grounded, with an emphasis on practical, evidence-based support.

Coyote brings a diverse clinical background, with experience in boarding and public schools, wilderness therapy programs, primary care clinics, and outpatient therapy settings. He has worked with individuals, groups, couples, and families, which informs his thoughtful, flexible understanding of relational and emotional dynamics.

Coyote is a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) through the Institute of Certified Anxiety Treatment Professionals. He provides evidence-based treatment for anxiety concerns including persistent worry, social anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, and trauma-related symptoms. Common experiences such as restlessness, difficulty concentrating, feeling on edge, and sleep difficulties are addressed with targeted, effective strategies.

Coyote offers a steady, supportive space for clients who are ready to better understand their anxiety, reduce overwhelm, and build lasting skills for emotional well-being.

04/05/2026

Meet Shaina 🌿

Do you feel overwhelmed? Maybe it’s stress at work or at home, challenges in parenting, or anxiety and depression that are making it hard to stay present in your life.

Shaina works exclusively with women, supporting them through life transitions, difficult changes, and new or ongoing stressors. Whether you’re hoping to change your current situation or learn how to feel more grounded in what life has placed in front of you, she is here to help you make sense of what you’re going through.
Shaina uses a strengths-based approach, helping women identify and build on the skills they already have to move toward their personal goals. She also incorporates cognitive behavioral techniques to explore thought patterns and how they influence emotions and behaviors.

She has been practicing since 2013 and brings experience working with children in school settings, older adults in primary care, and women navigating grief and end-of-life concerns in dialysis settings. This breadth of experience allows her to meet clients with compassion, perspective, and respect.

Asking for help can be difficult—but seeking support is a powerful first step. Shaina will walk alongside you as you explore your goals and move toward a more fulfilling life.

You deserve to live a life with joy.

04/02/2026

Meet Cassie 🌿

Cassie works with adults of all ages who are navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, and relationship challenges.

She has a deep interest in helping people understand the patterns in their lives—where they come from, how they show up in relationships, and how they may be keeping clients stuck. Many of the people Cassie works with struggle to trust themselves, often due to experiences of rejection, feeling left out, or going through painful or overwhelming life events.

Cassie takes a psychodynamic, depth-oriented approach to therapy. She isn’t afraid to dig deep and thoughtfully explore past experiences, early relationships, and difficult emotions. Her work may include reflecting on your younger self, increasing mindfulness, and tuning into the body to better understand emotional responses.

As this insight develops, clients often experience greater clarity, emotional relief, and a renewed sense of self-trust. If you’re ready to face challenging memories, understand yourself on a deeper level, and begin trusting your inner voice again, Cassie is here to support you through the process.

03/30/2026

Meet Maria 🌿

If you’re in a season of life where you’re thinking about change—or simply want life to feel more balanced, functional, and positive—you’re already taking a meaningful first step.

Maria specializes in working with adults navigating:
• Trauma & PTSD
• Anxiety & depression
• Grief and loss
• Confidence-building
• ADD/ADHD

Maria brings a trauma-informed approach to therapy, understanding how overwhelming or prolonged experiences can shape thoughts, emotions, and behaviors—and how healing is possible with the right support. She has experience working with diverse populations, including military members and their families, and brings a grounded, thoughtful presence to her work.

Her style is compassionate, collaborative, and rooted in emotional safety. Maria creates a welcoming space where clients can talk openly about difficult topics, and when appropriate, she uses humor to build connection and ease tension. She believes deeply in helping clients recognize their own strengths and capacity for meaningful change.

Whether you’re new to therapy or returning to it, Maria meets you where you are and works alongside you to process life’s challenges while building practical tools for a more fulfilling and intentional life.
Maria looks forward to being part of your journey toward healing and growth.

03/24/2026

Meet Danielle 🌿

We’re excited to introduce Danielle, one of our therapists who brings deep empathy, compassion, and honesty to her work.

Danielle specializes in working with adults navigating:
• Trauma & sexual trauma
• S*x and intimacy concerns
• Abuse & neglect
• Grief and loss
• Couples

Her style is warm, kind, and caring—but she won’t sugarcoat what needs to be said. Danielle believes healing happens through a corrective, safe therapeutic relationship, where clients feel supported while also being gently challenged to grow.

She works with people who:
• Struggle with confidence or using their voice
• Feel stuck in repeating patterns and want to break the cycle
• Want to better understand themselves and their needs
• Are tired of living in fear or waiting for the “next shoe to drop”

Danielle helps clients regulate their nervous systems, find their voice, and build the internal stability needed to stand on their own two feet—so they can live fuller, richer lives with more choice and less fear.

We’re so grateful to have her on our team!