Transforming Traumas
Child & Teen Therapy in Olympia, WA
In Person Ages 5-18
Transforming Trauma provides therapy for children ages 5–18 in a welcoming waterfront office in downtown Olympia, Washington.
Telehealth 10-18yrs
In many cases therapy for children ages 10–18 is available via Telehealth. See if your child qualifies.
Autism + ADHD +Trauma
Specializing in kids overwhelmed by emotions, withdrawing from school, navigating the challenges of Autism or ADHD, or trying to make sense of painful experiences
Helping children understand themselves, build emotional resilience, and find their voice.
At Transforming Trauma, therapy is a place where children don't have to have all the answers. They are met with patience, curiosity, and compassion while learning practical skills to better understand themselves and navigate life's challenges, big and small.
Children aren't miniature adults.
One of the greatest misconceptions about childhood is expecting children to process emotions like adults.
Children are still developing the skills to identify feelings, communicate needs, solve problems, and regulate big emotions. When we expect more than their brains are ready for, frustration often replaces understanding.
Naomi believes meaningful change begins by meeting children where they are—not where we wish they were.
By helping children understand how their brains work, process difficult experiences, and develop practical emotional skills, therapy becomes more than talking. It becomes a place where children gain confidence, resilience, and the ability to navigate life with greater independence.
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Naomi helps children process difficult experiences at their own pace, creating a safe environment where healing can happen without pressure or judgment.
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Naomi helps verbal children with Autism better understand how their brains work while building emotional awareness, self-advocacy, and practical coping skills for everyday life.
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Naomi works with children and teens with ADHD to strengthen emotional regulation, build confidence, and develop strategies that support success at home, school, and in relationships.
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Naomi partners with children and parents to understand the underlying causes of school refusal and create realistic, step-by-step plans that help children return to learning with greater confidence.
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Naomi provides a supportive space where children can process the emotions that come with divorce, family changes, and other major life transitions while building resilience and a sense of stability.
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Naomi teaches children to recognize, understand, and express their emotions in healthy ways, giving them practical tools to respond thoughtfully instead of reacting impulsively.
Area’s of Focus
What Therapy Looks Like
Some sessions involve talking through difficult experiences.
Others involve drawing, games, creative activities, or learning practical strategies for handling situations they'll face during the coming week.
Children learn to:
Understand their emotions
Recognize how Autism, ADHD, or trauma affects the brain
Prepare for stressful situations before they happen
Develop healthy coping strategies
Build confidence in expressing themselves
Practice solving real-life challenges
Rather than simply reacting to difficult moments, children begin developing the skills to navigate them with confidence.
Every child is different.
Children make the greatest progress when parents feel supported too.
For children under 13, sessions begin with a brief parent check-in to discuss recent successes, concerns, and goals. Parents are also welcome to email updates between sessions, allowing therapy to stay connected to the challenges children are facing at home.
While Naomi does not participate in legal proceedings or custody evaluations, she is happy to collaborate with families by providing referrals for additional therapeutic services when needed.
Parents Matter.
A Safe Place to Grow
Located in beautiful downtown Olympia, the Transforming Trauma office offers a calm, professional environment overlooking the waterfront—a peaceful space designed to help children and teens feel comfortable from the moment they arrive.
Begin with a Free Consultation
Finding the right therapist matters.
If you're wondering whether Transforming Trauma is the right fit for your child, schedule a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation with Naomi Huffman.
Now accepting new clients
In-Person: Ages 5–18
Telehealth (Washington): Ages 10–18
Private Pay: $150 per session
A wide variety of insurance plans are accepted.
