Cailee Eisel

We are human first

At Rooted In Wellness, we provide evidence-based, trauma-informed therapy tailored to your unique needs and goals. I have advanced training in trauma-informed care and integrate a variety of therapeutic approaches to meet each client's unique needs. Rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, I tailor therapy to your goals, experiences, and strengths.

My areas of focus include trauma and PTSD, anxiety, burnout, women's mental health, perinatal mental health, perfectionism, self-esteem, life transitions, emotional regulation, and relationship concerns. I incorporate approaches such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Polyvagal Theory, mindfulness, somatic and nervous system regulation, and attachment-based interventions to support lasting healing.

My goal is to help you not only manage symptoms but also understand the "why" behind your experiences, strengthen your connection with yourself, and create meaningful, sustainable change that extends beyond the therapy room.

Specialties

  • Anxiety and chronic stress can impact every area of life, such as relationships and sleep to focus, confidence, and overall wellbeing. Many people find themselves constantly overthinking, feeling emotionally overwhelmed, struggling to relax, or living in a constant state of pressure and exhaustion. At Rooted in Wellness, therapy provides a supportive space to better understand these patterns, regulate the nervous system, develop healthy coping tools, and create a greater sense of balance, calm, and emotional resilience.

  • Burnout and perfectionism often go hand in hand, leaving people feeling emotionally drained, constantly pressured, and never “good enough” despite their accomplishments. Many high-achieving individuals struggle with slowing down, setting boundaries, or feeling worthy without productivity. A therapist can support clients to explore the underlying patterns driving burnout and perfectionism while building healthier coping strategies, self-compassion, balance, and a more sustainable way of living.

  • Healthy communication is an important part of building meaningful relationships and feeling understood by others. Many people struggle with expressing their needs, setting boundaries, managing conflict, or feeling truly heard in personal or professional relationships. Therapy provides a supportive space to strengthen communication skills, improve emotional awareness, build healthier relationship patterns, and create more authentic and connected interactions with others.

  • Depression can affect how you think, feel, and experience everyday life. It may show up as persistent sadness, emotional numbness, low motivation, exhaustion, feelings of hopelessness, or a loss of interest in things you once enjoyed. Therapy offers a compassionate and supportive space to process difficult emotions, better understand underlying challenges, develop healthy coping strategies, and reconnect with a greater sense of purpose, balance, and hope.

  • Family relationships can deeply impact emotional wellbeing, self-esteem, communication patterns, and the way we navigate relationships throughout life. Difficult family dynamics may involve conflict, boundary issues, unresolved trauma, people-pleasing, or feeling misunderstood or emotionally overwhelmed. Therapy can help individuals better understand these patterns, process past experiences, strengthen boundaries, improve communication, and build healthier, more supportive relationships.

  • Major life changes (whether expected or unexpected) can bring uncertainty, stress, and emotional overwhelm. Transitions such as career changes, relationship shifts, motherhood, moving, loss, or changes in identity can leave individuals feeling ungrounded or unsure of their next steps. Therapy provides support during these periods of change by helping clients process emotions, build resilience, gain clarity, and navigate transitions with greater confidence and self-understanding.

  • Mindfulness involves learning how to slow down, stay present, and reconnect with yourself in the midst of stress and overwhelm. Many people spend so much time in “survival mode” that they become disconnected from their thoughts, emotions, and physical needs. Therapy can help clients build mindfulness skills, increase emotional awareness, regulate the nervous system, and develop grounding practices that support greater balance, calm, and overall wellbeing.

  • Mood and personality disorders can impact emotions, relationships, self-image, and daily functioning in deeply challenging ways. Individuals may experience intense emotional highs and lows, difficulty managing emotions, unstable relationships, feelings of emptiness, impulsive behaviors, or ongoing struggles with self-worth and identity. Therapy provides a supportive, nonjudgmental space to better understand these patterns, strengthen emotional regulation skills, improve relationships, build healthier coping strategies, and support long-term healing and stability.

    Examples of mood and personality disorders may include:

    Mood Disorders

    • Depression

    • Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)

    • Bipolar Disorder

    • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

    • Mood instability related to anxiety or chronic stress

    Personality Disorders

    • Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

    • Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)

    • Avoidant Personality Disorder

    • Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)

    • Dependent Personality Disorder

    Therapy can help individuals better understand their experiences, strengthen coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and build healthier relationships and patterns over time.

  • Holistic wellness recognizes that mental health is deeply connected to the body, nervous system, lifestyle, relationships, and overall wellbeing. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, a holistic approach looks at the full picture of a person’s experiences and how different areas of life may be impacting emotional health.

    Therapy from a holistic perspective may include exploring stress patterns, emotional regulation, self-care, mindfulness, nervous system health, boundaries, and the mind-body connection. The goal is to support healing in a way that feels balanced, sustainable, and aligned — helping individuals feel more connected to themselves both mentally and physically.

  • Nervous system regulation refers to the ability to move through stress, emotions, and life experiences without becoming overwhelmed or shut down. When the nervous system is dysregulated, individuals may feel constantly on edge, anxious, emotionally reactive, numb, or stuck in patterns of burnout and exhaustion. These responses are often the body’s way of adapting to stress, trauma, or prolonged pressure.

    Therapy focused on nervous system regulation helps clients understand these patterns and gently work toward greater balance and safety in the body. This may include learning grounding techniques, breathwork, mindfulness practices, and somatic awareness skills that support the body in shifting out of survival states and into calmer, more connected ones.

    Over time, clients can develop a stronger sense of emotional stability, resilience, and the ability to respond to stress with greater ease and self-awareness rather than overwhelm.

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, such as abuse, violence, accidents, medical trauma, or other overwhelming life experiences. Symptoms may include intrusive memories or flashbacks, nightmares, heightened anxiety, emotional numbness, avoidance of reminders, irritability, or feeling constantly on edge.

    Therapy for PTSD focuses on creating safety, stabilizing the nervous system, and gently processing traumatic experiences at a pace that feels manageable. Treatment may include trauma-informed approaches such as EMDR, somatic work, and skills for grounding and emotional regulation. The goal is not to erase the past, but to help reduce its emotional intensity and support a greater sense of safety, presence, and control in daily life.

  • Perinatal mental health focuses on emotional wellbeing during pregnancy and the postpartum period. This time of transition can bring a wide range of emotions, including joy, anxiety, overwhelm, sadness, identity shifts, and uncertainty. Many individuals also experience challenges such as postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or difficulty adjusting to changes in body, relationships, and daily life.

    Therapy provides a supportive and nonjudgmental space to process these experiences, strengthen coping skills, and navigate the physical, emotional, and relational changes that come with pregnancy and early parenthood. The goal is to help individuals feel more supported, grounded, and emotionally balanced as they move through this significant life stage.

  • Relationships play a central role in emotional wellbeing, shaping how we connect, communicate, and experience support in our lives. Many people struggle with patterns such as difficulty setting boundaries, fear of conflict, people-pleasing, trust issues, or feeling misunderstood in relationships.

    Therapy can help individuals better understand their relational patterns, strengthen communication skills, and build healthier ways of connecting with others. This includes learning how to express needs clearly, navigate conflict more effectively, set and maintain boundaries, and develop more secure, authentic, and fulfilling relationships.

  • Self-esteem and body image deeply influence how we see ourselves, our worth, and how confidently we move through the world. Many individuals struggle with self-criticism, comparison, perfectionism, or feeling disconnected from their bodies due to societal pressures, past experiences, or internalized beliefs.

    Therapy provides a supportive space to explore these patterns, challenge unhelpful thought cycles, and develop a more compassionate and grounded sense of self. The focus is on building self-acceptance, strengthening inner confidence, and fostering a healthier, more connected relationship with both mind and body.

  • Suicidal thoughts and self-harming behaviors are often signs of deep emotional pain, overwhelm, or difficulty coping with distressing experiences. These symptoms can feel isolating and frightening, but they are also treatable with the right support and care.

    Therapy provides a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to talk openly about these experiences, understand underlying triggers, and build safer, more effective ways of coping with intense emotions. The focus is on stabilization, emotional regulation, strengthening support systems, and developing skills that increase safety, resilience, and hope over time.

    If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or in crisis, call or text 988 in the U.S. to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or seek emergency services right away.

  • Shame has a way of convincing us that we are the problem rather than recognizing that we are struggling with a problem. It often sounds like, "I'm not good enough," "Something is wrong with me," or "I should be able to handle this better." Over time, these beliefs can impact self-esteem, relationships, confidence, and overall well-being.

    In therapy, we work to identify the roots of shame, challenge the stories it has created, and cultivate self-compassion. Together, we can explore how past experiences, trauma, family dynamics, or societal expectations may have shaped the way you view yourself. Healing from shame is not about becoming someone different—it's about reconnecting with your inherent worth and learning to see yourself through a more compassionate lens.

    At Rooted in Wellness Therapy Services, I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can explore difficult emotions, develop healthier beliefs about yourself, and build a stronger sense of self-worth. You deserve to experience life free from the weight of shame and with greater confidence, authenticity, and self-acceptance.

  • Trauma refers to the emotional, psychological, and physiological impact of distressing or overwhelming experiences that exceed a person’s ability to cope. This can result from a single event or ongoing experiences such as abuse, neglect, loss, accidents, or chronic stress. Trauma may show up as anxiety, emotional numbness, difficulty trusting others, intrusive memories, hypervigilance, or feeling disconnected from oneself or the body.

    Therapy for trauma focuses on creating safety, building emotional regulation skills, and gently processing experiences at a pace that feels manageable. Trauma-informed care recognizes the impact of the nervous system and emphasizes stabilization, grounding, and resourcing before deeper processing work. Over time, clients can experience greater emotional balance, a stronger sense of safety, and a more connected relationship with themselves and others.

  • Women’s mental health can be shaped by a wide range of biological, emotional, relational, and societal factors. Many women experience unique stressors related to identity, caregiving roles, relationships, work-life balance, hormonal changes, reproductive health, and cultural expectations. These pressures can contribute to anxiety, burnout, self-doubt, perfectionism, and difficulty prioritizing personal needs.

    Therapy provides a supportive space to explore these experiences, strengthen self-awareness, and reconnect with personal values and identity. The focus is on helping individuals build boundaries, increase self-compassion, navigate life transitions, and develop a more grounded and empowered sense of self within the contexts they live in.