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The Bellevue Trauma Recovery Center

Therapy practice specializing in intensive healing for betrayal trauma and infidelity recovery.

09/01/2025

Much like your body knows how to mend a wound, your brain is naturally equipped to heal from trauma. This is what we call inner healing intelligence.

BTRC therapist Mary-Frances centers her work around this concept, to which she believes the brain is equipped with the tools and resilience needed to heal from traumatic events. She believes clients can access their inner healing intelligence and achieve self-determined healing with support and a safe container.

If you’d like to know more about Mary-Frances and see how she can support you on your healing journey, visit https://thebtrc.com/therapists/mary-frances-moore/

08/29/2025

Raising a teen can be challenging. And sometimes, those challenges can feel overwhelming not just for teens, but also for the parents and caregivers who love them.

You might start to notice signs that your teen could use extra support:
- mood swings that don’t seem to pass
- frequent arguments at home
- risky choices
- sudden changes in school performance
- struggles with friendships
- or even signs of past trauma.

Teens may also wrestle with questions about identity, self-worth, or feeling “different” from their peers.

These struggles aren’t just a phase. When left unaddressed, they can affect relationships, confidence, and overall well-being. That’s where family therapy can make a difference.

At BTRC, we create a safe, compassionate space where teens and families can talk openly, understand each other better, and work together toward healthier communication and stronger connections. 💙

www.thebtrc.com

08/27/2025

Postpartum depression is real and it’s more common than many people realize. Motherhood comes with incredible joys, but also challenges and ups and downs that are completely normal. If you (or someone you know) feel overwhelmed, sad, or disconnected after having a baby, please know: this is not your fault.

Our therapist Abby specializes in postpartum mental health and is here to help you navigate this journey with understanding and compassionate care.

www.thebtrc.com

08/26/2025

🌸 A 3-Day Intensive for Women Healing from Trauma and Betrayal 🌸

Using evidence-based techniques like Emotional Transformation Therapy, alongside alternative healing methods such as hypnotherapy, sound baths, and meditation, the Resilience Through Betrayal Program is designed to help you build resilience to adapt, cope, and thrive amidst adversity.

Our skilled professionals will equip you with the tools, strategies, and resources needed to strengthen your resilience.

Building resilience empowers you to confront triggers and challenges directly, allowing you to navigate the ups and downs of recovery with self-compassion. Resilience becomes your shield, helping you overcome doubts and giving you the confidence to tackle life’s challenges.

For more information and to find out the next Intensive dates, click this link: https://thebtrc.com/services/

08/25/2025

We’re so happy to share that Abby Carey, MA, LMHC, LPC, CMHS, NCC is back from her leave and now offering virtual Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT) intensives.

Abby offers deeply compassionate support for those navigating:
▶️ Reproductive challenges
▶️ Perinatal loss and fertility struggles
▶️ Pregnancy termination and postpartum challenges
▶️ Perinatal mood disorders
▶️ The emotional toll of abortion bans and institutional betrayal

If you're looking for gentle, affirming support during any of these experiences, Abby is here to help. 🙂

To learn more, visit www.thebtrc.com.

08/22/2025

Barbara Steffens Scholarship Program! 📝 ✨

In honor of Dr. Barbara Steffens—founding APSATS President and pioneer of the Multidimensional Partner Trauma Model (MPTM)—APSATS created the Barbara Steffens Scholarship to support those working with betrayed partners.

This scholarship helps make MPTM training accessible to individuals facing financial barriers, including single parents, graduate students, diverse communities, and those serving underserved populations.

👉 Swipe through for details on the criteria and how to apply!

🗓 Applications for the Scholarship program are due August 25!
✨ Fun fact: Our very own BTRC therapist, Elizabeth, is on the Scholarship Committee!

📩 For questions regarding the program, contact info@apsats.org or click here for more details: https://apsats.org/pages/scholarship

08/21/2025

Addiction taps into the brain’s reward system, especially a chemical called dopamine, which makes us crave that feel-good “high” again and again.

Over time, the brain starts to rely on the substance or behavior just to feel normal. Triggers like stress, trauma, or loneliness make the cycle even stronger.

But the brain can heal. With the right support, including trauma-informed therapy, recovery is possible.

Struggling with urges or patterns you can’t break? Talk to one of our therapists. We’re here to help. 😊

08/20/2025

It's time to speak about something a lot of people struggle with but rarely say out loud... Uncontrollable sexual behavior.

If it feels like s*xual urges or certain behaviors have become a way to escape, numb out, or feel something - it’s not because someone wants to act that way. It’s because, in that moment, it feels like they have to. Like it is out of their control.

This kind of behavior often stems from deeper pain: past trauma, anxiety, loneliness, or unmet emotional needs. It can become a coping mechanism, and over time, the brain starts chasing the short-term relief, even when it leads to guilt or shame.

It’s not about willpower. It’s about understanding what’s underneath.

Therapy can help. So can support groups, healthy boundaries, and learning how to ride the wave of urges instead of being pulled under.

At BTRC, our trauma-informed therapists are here to help.

08/19/2025

🌿 The BTRC is Hiring! 🌿

Are you passionate about helping others heal from trauma? At the Bellevue Trauma Recovery Center, we’re building a team of compassionate, skilled professionals who believe in the power of trauma-informed care.

Whether you're a therapist, administrator, or operations staff member, your work here makes a difference - not just for clients, but for the community as a whole. ❤️ ✨

Ready to be part of something meaningful? Join us!
👉 Send your CV and cover letter to: hello@thebtrc.com
or visit our website www.thebtrc.com for more info.

08/18/2025

Get to know our story and meet the trauma-informed therapists at The Bellevue Trauma Recovery Center, located in Washington.

We provide support for children, adolescents, adults, and couples across Washington, Texas, and Colorado. To get in touch, email us at hello@thebtrc.com or visit our website at www.thebtrc.com.

We honor your journey towards resilience.

08/15/2025

Menopause causes major shifts in estrogen and progesterone, hormones that play big roles in mood and brain chemistry.

▶️ Estrogen helps produce serotonin, the brain’s “feel-good” chemical. When estrogen drops, serotonin can dip too, leading to anxiety, depression, irritability, and mood swings.

▶️ Progesterone supports the calming neurotransmitter GABA, so lower levels can mean restlessness, insomnia, and emotional sensitivity.

These changes disrupt the brain’s balance, making mood and stress harder to manage during menopause.

Recognizing this helps us honor these feelings and seek the right support (whether through therapy, lifestyle changes, or hormone therapy) to nurture mental health in this transition.

08/14/2025

Attachment wounds often shape how we connect, sometimes without us even realizing it. These early emotional injuries, formed in childhood through inconsistent or unavailable caregivers, can show up like these. Though these patterns aren’t flaws, they’re survival strategies shaped by your earliest experiences. Healing them means learning to recognize these old wounds and gently rewrite how you relate to yourself and others.

Have you noticed any of these patterns in your relationships?

Address

16301 NE 8TH Street, 200
Bellevue, WA
98008

Telephone

+14256161261

Website

http://www.thebtrc.com/

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