Mara B. Edmunds, LMFT
Hope Harbor Founder

Hello, I’m Mara

Certified Trauma Therapist for Adults & Couples in Texas

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At age 17, I packed two bags and took a solo train ride across the country—leaving behind a life that didn’t feel like mine. That journey taught me something important: sometimes, the first step toward healing is choosing a different path, even when it's hard.

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Maybe you know that feeling—like you’re living a life that was never truly yours. If so, welcome. I’m really glad you’re here.

No literal train rides today (unless metaphorical ones count), but the journey we’ll take together in therapy? It might be the most important one yet.

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As a Board Licensed Psychotherapist in Texas, I offer in-person therapy as well as online trauma therapy across Texas. Whether you're seeking help for complex PTSD, childhood trauma, relationship pain, or addiction recovery, you deserve a place to land, process, and begin again.

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Trauma Therapy That Honors Your Story

Helping Adults (18+) Heal from Trauma, Anxiety, and Emotional Pain

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I specialize in trauma-informed therapy for adults and couples—particularly those navigating the lasting impact of developmental trauma, emotional neglect, chronic anxiety, and attachment wounds. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, shut down, dysregulated, or quietly unraveling, I offer a grounded, compassionate space to explore the painful places with safety and intention.

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My therapeutic approach is warm, nonjudgmental, and gently direct. I draw from a blend of evidence-based modalities, including:

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• EMDR therapy (in person & online)
   

• Somatic therapy
   

• Attachment-focused work
   

• Parts work (inner child, protector roles, and more)
   

• Nervous system regulation tools based in neuroscience
   

These methods support deep, lasting healing—not just symptom relief. We’ll work together to restore safety in your body, clarity in your mind, and movement in your life.

Therapy with me isn’t just about talking—it’s about real transformation. Clients often describe our sessions as insightful, validating, practical, and at times, hilarious. (Yes, we can laugh in therapy. Sometimes that’s part of the medicine.) If you encounter obstacles, we will explore new strategies to keep progressing toward your treatment goals. 

 

What I Help With

• ✔️ Complex Trauma & PTSD
   

• ✔️ Anxiety, Overwhelm, and Hypervigilance
   

• ✔️ Emotional Neglect & Attachment Wounds
   

• ✔️ Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families

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• ✔️ Addiction Recovery & Smartphone Overuse
   

• ✔️ Faith-Based Trauma Recovery (available upon request)

 

• ✔️ Couples Struggling After Betrayal or Disconnection

 

My Services

• In-person sessions in Texas & online trauma therapy for Texas residents

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• EMDR Therapy (including attachment-focused and virtual or in person EMDR)
   

• Somatic & Nervous System-Based Modalities
   

• Trauma Therapy for Childhood Emotional Neglect
   

• Addiction Counseling for Adults in Recovery
   

• Couples Therapy 

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• Christian Counseling for Trauma Recovery (by request)
   

 

Ready to Begin?

Your story is worthy of care. You are not too far gone, too broken, or too late. I’d be honored to walk with you as you begin this next chapter of your life.

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Call, email, or message to schedule your first session—because this time, the journey is for you
and you are more than worth it.