Trauma Life Consulting, LLC

02/05/2026

Book with Cassie before she fills up… because she WILL! Fast!

Wellness Wednesday 🤍

If you’ve ever thought, “Why am I like this?” — here’s a gentle reframe:

You’re not broken. Your nervous system is responding to what it’s carrying.

Stress, hormones, life transitions, relationships, lack of rest — they all leave fingerprints on our emotional world. Anxiety, irritability, numbness, overwhelm… these are signals, not character flaws.

In therapy, we don’t just talk about what’s wrong — we slow things down, get curious, and help your body and mind feel safe enough to regulate again.

Healing doesn’t mean eliminating stress.
It means learning how to respond to it with compassion and skill.

✨ Wellness isn’t perfection — it’s regulation, awareness, and support.

Ready to start on your own wellness journey? Reach out today to schedule your free 15-minute call to see if this might be the right fit for you.

📍In person and virtual sessions available | Self-pay, Medicaid (no HMOs), and The Alliance accepted.

Cassie Mortensen, LPC-IT
(608)413-3312 | somaandsage@outlook.com

02/04/2026

🌟 We are incredibly honored to be nominated for Orchid Award AND Chamber Member of the Year! 🌟

If you believe in the mission and impact of Trauma Life Consulting, we would be so grateful for your vote! 💙

👉 Cast your vote here:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/hVwdVQQ/ChamberAwardVote

Thank you for supporting healing, growth, and community! 🙌✨

02/04/2026

🌱 Meet Our Newest Therapist at Trauma Life Consulting — John Binkley! 🌱
Now Accepting New Referrals!

We’re excited to welcome John Binkley to the Trauma Life Consulting Collective! John works with teens and adults who are ready for deeper growth, self-understanding, and more intentional ways of living and relating. His approach is collaborative, grounded, and practical, focusing on understanding long-term patterns instead of just treating symptoms in isolation.

✨ Unique Offerings
• Optional outdoor therapy sessions
• Movement-based therapeutic work

💬 Areas of Focus
• Emotional Access
• Men’s Issues
• Identity & Personal Growth
• Life Transitions
• Divorce Support
• Relationship Counseling
• S*x & Intimacy
• Outdoor & Movement-Based Therapy

He is getting paneled and credentialed with insurances now, but open immediately for private pay!!! $150/hour for individual and $200 for couples!

📍 In-person in Waunakee + Telehealth options available
📲 Now scheduling new clients — reach out today!
Call/Text: 608-285-2131
Email: traumalifeconsulting@outlook.com

01/30/2026

Young therapists bring energy and excitement! Schedule now before they get old and burnt out ;) hahaha! 😝

01/29/2026

Schedule with Cassie TODAY!!!

Our moods are not “random.” They’re responsive.
Seasons shift. Hormones fluctuate. Life happens.

From menstruation and pregnancy to postpartum changes, perimenopause, and daily stressors like work, relationships, and caregiving—our emotional landscape is constantly adapting to what’s happening inside and around us.

Emotional regulation isn’t about controlling feelings—it’s about understanding them. Therapy offers tools to help balance physical, emotional, and mental stressors so your nervous system can feel supported instead of overwhelmed.

When we care for the whole body—mind included—we create space for steadiness, resilience, and self-compassion.

Reach out today to start your journey to finding balance and time for you. I offer free 15-minute consultations and have openings for in person or virtual sessions now. Stay warm, friends ✨🌿

01/21/2026

Did you know your pelvic floor is deeply connected to your mental health?

During stress or crisis, these muscles learn to hold — tightening to protect and create stability. Over time, many bodies forget how to fully relax, leading to pain, tension, bladder or bowel issues, and feeling “stuck.”

This isn’t just physical.
It’s learned survival in the nervous system.

And yes — there are pelvic floor physical therapists who specialize only in helping these muscles relearn safety, coordination, and release.

Your body isn’t failing you.
It’s been doing its best.

01/20/2026

🌟 We’re Honored to Be Recognized by America’s Best In Medicine! 🌟

When you choose Trauma Life Consulting, you’re choosing more than a therapy practice — you’re choosing a collective of trauma-informed clinicians committed to growth, excellence, and intentional healing.

✨ Multiple providers available
✨ More clinicians currently onboarding
✨ Open availability — now scheduling!

Choose care with purpose. Choose connection. Choose TLC.
📲 Reach out today to get matched with the right therapist for YOU.

01/16/2026

During conflict or crisis, men and women often process information differently — and that’s not about who’s “right” or “wrong.”

Research suggests the corpus callosum (the bridge between brain hemispheres) is often more active in female brains, allowing for greater integration of emotion, context, memory, and language. This can look like multitasking, gathering more details, and tracking patterns over time.

Male brains often show stronger localized processing, meaning focus narrows quickly to problem-solving, action, and immediate threat reduction. This can look like prioritizing efficiency, facts, and solutions.

Different wiring.
Different survival strategies.
Understanding this can reduce conflict and increase compassion — especially in high-stress moments.

01/14/2026

If you wake up in the middle of the night and can’t fall back asleep… you’re not broken.

Sleep happens in cycles. And when the nervous system has learned to stay alert because of stress or trauma, it often checks for safety between cycles. That can look like waking at 2–4am, lighter sleep, or restless nights.

A dysregulated nervous system doesn’t “shut off” easily — it’s protecting you.
Healing sleep isn’t about forcing rest.
It’s about helping the body feel safe enough to stay there.



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01/12/2026

Ever wonder why we keep reaching for the same things even when they stop feeling good?

The Pleasure Scale from Pleasure Unwoven explains how our brain chemicals (dopamine, serotonin, endorphins) get hijacked by stress, trauma, and addiction. Over time, our baseline drops — meaning we need more of the thing just to feel “normal.”

This isn’t weakness.
It’s neurobiology.
And healing means teaching the nervous system how to feel safe and satisfied again — without the crash.

01/09/2026

Sitting in a big cafeteria waiting for sports — if you know, you know.
When parents ask how my kids become so brave, the answer is simple:
I let them explore. Even get lost.
That’s how kids learn to trust themselves — by knowing they’re allowed to try, stumble, and figure it out.

01/08/2026

Couldn’t be happier than to be adding more incredible clinicians to this space! Welcome Soma & Sage Psychotherapy!!!