Somatic Therapy, PTSD Treatment, Eating Disorder Therapy, Pain Management, & Trauma Therapy in Denver, Fort Collins, & Boulder, Colorado
for high-functioning, high-achieving people healing from hard things
Helping you reclaim your voice, prevent burnout, regulate your nervous system, reduce chronic pain and eating disorder behaviors, and finally feel at home in your skin.
Offering online (no in-person) somatic therapy in Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, and throughout Colorado for high-achieving perfectionists recovering from trauma, including complex and relational trauma (CPTSD), childhood trauma, sexual abuse, and sexual assault, as well as therapy for eating disorders and chronic pain management.
I know what you’re going through…
On the outside, you look like you have it handled. You’re capable, driven, and people rely on you. You’ve built an impressive life for yourself. But internally, it’s exhausting.
Your mind rarely turns off. You replay conversations, anticipate problems, and overthink decisions long after everyone else has moved on.
You say yes because it’s easier than disappointing someone — even when your calendar is full and your body is begging for a break.
Your body stays tight. Your jaw clenches. Your shoulders brace. The stress shows up as chronic pain, tension, or relentless fatigue.
And sometimes, food becomes the only place you let your guard down — the one moment you stop performing.
You’re high functioning, but you’re tired of functioning at the cost of yourself.
You’re ready to find sweet sweet relief, and I can help.
Hi, I’m Martha Carter, LCSW, and I’m here for you.
I’m a somatic pain and trauma therapist in Denver, fellow trauma survivor, and imperfect human. I help high-achievers say no and reconnect with their authentic selves, just as I’ve learned to do myself.
You don’t need to try harder, do more, or have more willpower — you just need the right support that helps your body actually feel safe. These patterns didn’t come out of nowhere: you’ve been conditioned to believe you need to earn your worth, be agreeable, stay quiet, and keep your needs tucked away, because that was safer than being authentic.
But you aren’t stuck like this, I promise. By working with your nervous system, you’ll no longer need to earn your worth through performance — and you’ll stop organizing your entire life around preventing disappointment.
A little bit about how I work: I’m not the kind of therapist who just nods and smiles; I give feedback, ask challenging questions, and gently interrupt when it feels important to guide the process forward. I work best with people who don’t expect a quick fix but want real change, not just a buddy they pay to talk to.
Imagine…
not feeling burnt out because you’re only saying yes when you really mean it
feeling comfortable being yourself, even if that disappoints others
figuring out what you really want, and saying it with ease
having less pain and tension in your body, and being confident you can manage it if you have a flare up
feeling at ease and in control around food
and effortlessly confronting conflict…
With my help, that’s what life could look like.
NO MORE defaulting to what others want to keep the peace.
NO MORE freezing up and giving in to keep things moving along.
NO MORE measuring your decisions against what others think you should do.
NO MORE overcommitting and secretly resenting the weight of it.
NO MORE relying on food or control to cope with a life that’s high-performing but high-pressure.
NO MORE chasing the next solution for pain without addressing the stress driving it.
With my support, you’ll be more present and at ease, speaking up in ways you never thought possible, and feeling free to be yourself without a filter… all without losing your drive and ambition.
Want to have a path forward instead of going down late night rabbit holes on Reddit, and trying to figure it all out on your own?
If you want to get a feel for how I talk, take a gander at this podcast I was featured on. I talk about somatic therapy and what nervous system regulation actually means (episode 13).
My Specialties
relational/attachment trauma
childhood abuse or neglect
sexual trauma
emotional abuse
chronic pain management
eating disorders
somatic therapy
adult children of emotionally immature parents
including parents who struggle with codependency, addiction, borderline personality disorder, or narcissistic personality disorder
people-pleasing
Ways to Work with Me
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Therapy Immersives
If you feel stuck or don’t have time for long-term therapy but you want to create meaningful change quickly, therapy immersives offer a focused way to dive deep into what’s holding you back. These sessions are designed to help you break through long-standing challenges, gain clarity, and leave with tools you can immediately apply to your life — all in a shorter amount of time than traditional therapy.
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PTSD and Trauma Therapy
You hesitate to label it trauma because no one physically hurt you, but you feel stuck in patterns of overthinking, people-pleasing, or shutting down, no matter how much you try to change. The weight of past experiences has left you feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure of who you really are, and you’re ready to not freak out every time you receive a punctuation-less text.
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Chronic Pain Therapy
You’ve tried everything—medications, doctor visits, massage, you name it—but nothing brings lasting relief. Chronic pain can feel isolating and overwhelming, especially when tied to past trauma. Using somatic techniques, I help clients gently uncover the root causes of their pain, finding relief from within and reconnecting with ease in their bodies. You don’t have to do this alone—there’s hope.
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Self-Esteem Therapy
Other people would say they’re impressed by you and you get regular praise from your boss for going “above and beyond”, yet it never feels like enough. You want to walk into a room without immediately retreating to the back corner, and to not hide behind your constantly slouched shoulders. Learn how to let go of self-doubt, tap into your self-worth, and start embracing who you truly are.
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Eating Disorder Meal Support
You’ve spent years in eating disorder therapy or programs but still feel stuck at mealtimes—freezing up, overwhelmed by guilt or fear, or overthinking every bite. In these immersive sessions, we’ll go beyond talking about food to practicing it together. You’ll have support to navigate tough moments, and make meals feel less like a battle and more like care. This is your space to create real, lasting change.
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Somatic Therapy Approach
You’ve tried talk therapy, and understand your problems, but still feel like they’re running your life. That’s where somatic therapy with me can make a difference. Instead of just talking, we’ll work with your body to release the patterns of stress and tension that keep you stuck. Using gentle techniques like breathwork and grounding, we’ll help you feel safer, more connected, and ready to heal from the inside out.
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Eating Disorder Therapy
You hesitate to call it an eating disorder because you’ve managed to “hold it together,” but food still takes up too much space in your mind, no matter how hard you try to control it. The weight of constant preoccupation leaves you feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or ashamed of your body, and you’re ready to not spiral every time you eat something off-plan.
Virtual (no in-person) sessions for PTSD treatment in Denver.
Therapy, but make it cozy & convenient
At the moment, my practice offers exclusively online therapy. Online therapy provides a comfortable, flexible way to do deep, effective somatic work without sacrificing quality or connection. You can meet from a space where your body already feels more at ease—home, a quiet room, or another private setting—which often supports faster nervous system settling and deeper awareness. Somatic therapy translates seamlessly online because it’s guided by presence, pacing, and attention to your internal experience, not physical proximity. With secure, confidential sessions and an approach that adapts well to the virtual space, online therapy provides a grounded, supportive container for meaningful, lasting change.
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Ready to get started?
Here’s what to expect.
Step 1: Consult call
If you think we’d be a good fit, you can schedule a 20-minute consultation with me to ask any questions you may still have.
Step 2: Therapy
In sessions, we will work together to challenge old patterns and help you reclaim your life.
Step 3: Transform the hard stuff into growth
Feel more connected to yourself, and discover a renewed sense of autonomy and agency in your life.