Cara Czarnecki

I’m Cara Czarnecki, a trauma specialist based in Denver with over 16 years of experience treating Complex PTSD and Dissociative Disorders. Originally from Chicago, I earned my Master’s in Counseling and Art Therapy from Adler School of Professional Psychology and have worked in inpatient hospital settings before founding two private practices, beginning in Illinois.

I specialize in Complex PTSD, Dissociative Disorders (including DID), OCD, Borderline Personality Disorder, and dual diagnosis presentations. My work integrates EMDR, parts work (ego states), Art Therapy, and I-CBT to target the root of trauma responses, entrenched belief systems, attachment wounds, and relational patterns. My approach is holistic, trauma-informed, and affirming of neurodiversity and LGBTQIA+ identities, recognizing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit in sustainable healing.

In addition to direct clinical services, I provide EMDR consultation for therapists working with complex trauma, dissociation, OCD, BPD, and DID. I offer certification-track consultation as well as specialized case consultation for clinicians navigating high-complexity presentations, stuck processing, structural dissociation, attachment trauma, and comorbid personality dynamics. I also provide presentations and trainings for group practices and agencies on working effectively and ethically with Borderline Personality Disorder and Dissociative Identity Disorder, helping teams build clarity, confidence, and clinical skill with these nuanced populations.

I am also the owner of Sage & Soul Healing Collective, a supportive community of trauma therapists and holistic healers committed to connection, empowerment, and transformation. Sage & Soul is designed as both a healing space for clients and a collaborative community for practitioners. We guide individuals on their healing journeys while nurturing one another as professionals through shared learning, consultation, and integrative care.

Through Sage & Soul, I collaborate with therapists and holistic healers to expand treatment options beyond traditional talk therapy. This includes thoughtfully integrating alternative healing modalities alongside clinical work when appropriate. Our collective offers complementary services such as energy work and other holistic approaches that support nervous system regulation, embodiment, and spiritual integration. This collaborative model allows clients to receive well-rounded, multidisciplinary support while maintaining ethical, trauma-informed coordination of care.

Through an integrative, relational, and depth-oriented lens, I support both clients and clinicians in navigating the complexities of trauma—facilitating healing that is not only symptom-focused, but deeply transformative.