WHO WE SERVE

At Pelfrey Counseling, Inc., we provide compassionate, evidence-based, and trauma-informed care for children (ages 5+), adolescents, adults, and families. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, identities, and life experiences. Our goal is to create a safe, grounded space where healing can begin at any stage of life.
Children (Ages 5–11)
We support children who are experiencing:
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Anxiety, worries, or fears
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Behavioral or emotional dysregulation
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Trouble identifying or expressing feelings
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Grief and loss
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Trauma exposure or stressful life events
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School challenges or social difficulties
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Somatic symptoms connected to stress
Our work with children incorporates play-based strategies, grounding tools, emotional language development, and parent involvement to support healthier regulation and communication.
TEENS (Ages 12–18)
We help teens navigate:
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Anxiety, panic, and social fears
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Emotional overwhelm and big feelings
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Identity development and self-esteem challenges
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Peer conflict or social pressure
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Family conflict or communication breakdowns
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Trauma histories
We blend validation, nervous-system-informed work, and skill-building to support healthy development.
Young Adults & College Students
We support young adults facing:
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Academic pressure and transitions
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Identity exploration
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Anxiety, depression, and emotional dysregulation
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Relationship stress
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Perfectionism and burnout
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Trauma processing and healing
Our work helps young adults build confidence, clarity, and resilience.
Adults
We work with adults navigating:
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Trauma (recent or long-standing)
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Anxiety, depression, and chronic stress
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Family-of-origin wounds and attachment issues
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Parenting and caregiver strain
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Grief and reproductive trauma
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Relationship stress
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Feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or “stuck”
We combine body-based and cognitive therapies to support deep and sustainable healing.
Parents & Caregivers
We help parents who are:
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Supporting a struggling child or teen
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Feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or alone
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Managing conflict or co-parenting challenges
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Trying to understand their child’s needs
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Navigating a child’s anxiety, trauma, or behavioral issues
We help parents regulate themselves so they can better support their children.
Individuals Healing from Trauma
We are especially well-suited for those healing from:
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Childhood trauma or emotional neglect
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Attachment injuries
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Sexual assault or reproductive trauma
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Medical trauma
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Intergenerational patterns
We integrate Somatic Experiencing, Gentle Reprocessing, and trauma-informed methods to support safety, pacing, and attuned healing.
People Seeking Nervous-System-Focused Therapy
We support individuals who want:
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A body-based or somatic approach
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Relief from chronic overwhelm
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A deeper understanding of nervous system patterns
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Alternatives to traditional talk therapy
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A path to reconnect with safety and regulation
Our work gently supports nervous system healing and integration.