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Attachment-Focused and Trauma Therapy for Adults in Pennsylvania

You’re here because you’re exhausted—not just tired, but worn down by anxiety that never shuts off, perfectionism that keeps moving the goalposts, and masking so well that no one sees how much you’re struggling.

You’re the reliable one

The competent one

The one who holds everything together, yet you’re never the priority

Hyper-independence kept you safe once, but now you’re burned out, overwhelmed, and lonely. Past pain—trauma, grief, breakups, family conflict—still lives in your body and shows up in your relationships. You crave connection but feel guarded and unsure how to feel safe with others.

You’ve tried coping skills, insight, and pushing through, and it hasn’t worked.

Because this pain isn’t just in your thoughts—it’s in your nervous system.

Real healing comes from slowing down, listening deeply, and working with the root of what’s keeping you stuck so lasting change is finally possible.

Same sky, different light. Navigate your path toward healing, one step at a time.

At Illuminated Pathways, therapy is about more than managing symptoms. It’s about healing at the root, reconnecting with your authentic self, and creating meaningful, lasting change.

Dr. Katrina Carroll-Haskins, Licensed Art Therapist and EMDR trauma specialist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania smiling and welcoming clients in her therapy office.

Meet Katrina Carroll-Haskins, PhD ATR-BC

EMDR-Trained Trauma Therapist and Board Certified Art Therapist

My work blends evidence-based trauma therapies with creative, body-based, and attachment-focused approaches. Grounded in a deep understanding of attachment and the nervous system, I help adults heal from complex trauma and emotional pain. With a background in both art and psychology, I provide a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can safely explore your story and illuminate your unique pathway to healing.

Therapeutic Services

I offer integrative trauma therapy for adults through a combination of:

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Attachment-
Focused Therapy

Heal relational wounds and rebuild trust.

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EMDR Therapy

Reprocess traumatic memories and restore emotional balance.

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Art Therapy

Explore your emotions through drawing, painting, or collage.

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Somatic & Parts Work Approaches

Listen to your body’s wisdom and nurture all parts of yourself.

Therapeutic Specialties

You may be seeking therapy for the first time or maybe you’ve already tried therapy and self-help strategies but still feel something deeper needs healing. I’m here to support you in finding out if I am the right fit for you.

I provide trauma-informed, relational therapy for adults who:

  • Feel stuck in anxiety, perfectionism, or emotional overwhelm

  • Carry unresolved trauma

  • Struggle with self-esteem, shame, or relational difficulties

  • Identify as cycle-breakers healing family-of-origin wounds

  • Are navigating major life transitions

  • Want therapy that goes deeper than surface-level coping

Ready to get started?

Phone consultations are a no-pressure opportunity to connect and ask questions to see if I’m the right fit for you. I’m looking forward to meeting you and seeing how I can best support you!

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