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This is deep, gentle work. Rooted in safety, self-trust, and becoming who you were before the world told you to shrink.

Come home to the truest version of you.

Trauma may have written some pages, but you hold the pen now. Rewrite, heal, and fill your story with hope.

Your life is an anthology of resilience—

each chapter holds strength,

healing, and growth.

-Karla Storey

You’ve tried every self-help strategy out there, every trick that promised to bring clarity or peace. You’ve spent hours searching for the perfect solution, only to realize that no matter how many things you try, you can’t do this alone.

Maybe you’ve felt the weight of perfectionism pressing down on you - constantly striving to be enough, even though you never feel like you quite measure up. It’s exhausting, isn’t it? And even though you push through, the anxiety never seems to leave. Your mind races in a thousand different directions, making it nearly impossible to stay grounded, let alone finish what you start.

Deep down, you wish you could trust yourself - trust your decisions and stop second-guessing every move you make. But instead, you end up prioritizing everyone else’s needs before your own, until you’re left feeling completely drained, unsure of who you are when everything is stripped away.

You might have learned to keep people at arm’s length, thinking that if you relied on anyone, you’d only end up disappointed. And yet, there’s a part of you that longs for real connection, for someone to understand the weight you carry, without you having to explain every little thing.

It can feel like the only love you get is tied to your accomplishments - like your worth is measured by what you do, not by who you are when no one’s watching. Those childhood scars? They still echo through your life, shaping how you see yourself and the world around you.

If you’re reading this and thinking, “Damn, that’s me,” then know this:

I know the masks you’ve worn - I’ve worn them too.

You’re not lost. You’re not the only one walking this path. You’re here with intention.

I’m Karla Storey, licensed trauma therapist, EMDR specialist, and the human behind Anthology Collective.


I help high-achievers who were raised to be the strong ones - the fixers, the peacekeepers, the performers - reconnect with their emotions, their worth, and their nervous systems.


Whether you’re navigating burnout, people-pleasing, or childhood wounds you didn’t know you had, I offer real, compassionate therapy (with a little bit of humor and hard truth too).

Hi, I’m Karla!

Specializing in..

Complex and Relational Trauma

Helping you heal the deep-rooted patterns from childhood, emotionally immature parenting, and past relationships that still shape how you show up today.

High-Functioning Anxiety

You’re not “too much” — your nervous system’s just been on high alert for too long. I help you calm the chaos and actually feel safe in your body again.

Perfectionism

We’ll work on people-pleasing, burnout, softening the inner critic, releasing the pressure to prove yourself, and learning that rest and love aren’t things you have to earn.

Therapy Approaches

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Parts Work Therapy

  • Targeted inner healing
  • Access exiled parts
  • Release stuck patterns
  • Build self-trust
EMDR gilbert arizona childhood trauma therapist

EMDR

  • Targeted healing for unresolved trauma
  • Faster relief
  • Deeper progress
  • Extended Sessions
EMDR gilbert arizona childhood trauma therapist

Somatic Therapy

  • Mind/Body Integration
  • Somatic Awareness
  • Holistic Approach
  • Regulate Emotions
  • Build Resilience

Why “anthology”

EMDR gilbert arizona childhood trauma therapist 
"Anthology" is not just a name—it is a testament to the tapestry of your life, woven with threads of joy, pain, growth, and wisdom. Each chapter you carry holds weight and beauty, each page etched with experiences that have shaped you into the person you are today.
In the quiet spaces of reflection, we honor the fullness of your story, knowing that the past does not define you, but the power to rewrite the narrative always lies in your hands. Your journey is an anthology—an evolving collection of moments that reflect your deepest truths, your softest rebellions, and your most sacred transformations.
Here, we do not erase the chapters that hurt, but instead, we embrace them—so you can reclaim your story with love, courage, and authenticity. Healing is not a destination but a continuous unfolding, one page at a time, as you learn to honor and rewrite your own beautiful, ever-evolving story.

Ready To Get Started?!

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    1. Find Your Fit

    We start with a free 15-minute phone consult. No trauma dump required. Just a no-pressure convo to see if this feels like a good fit.

  • 2. Focus on You

    Pick what works: weekly sessions, every-other-week, or a deep-dive intensive. We’ll work through what’s driving the shutdown, the spirals, and the “why am I like this” moments.

  • 3. Feel Like Yourself Again

    Less emotional whiplash. More nervous system calm. You’ll build self-trust, name your needs, and stop shrinking to stay safe.

Schedule your free 15min consult! 
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