About Northlight Counseling
& Consulting, LLC

Online Therapy in Maine & New Hampshire for Women Recovering from Relationship Trauma

You keep thinking, “Why can’t I just get over this already?” You’re ready to stop over-apologizing, overthinking texts, and replaying conversations in your head—wondering what you said wrong, or what you should have done differently.

Maybe the relationship is over, or maybe you’re still in it. Either way, it’s hard to trust your own reactions. Your body stays on edge. Your mind stays busy. You’re constantly scanning for signals—tone changes, silences, shifts in mood—trying to prevent the next conflict, the next withdrawal, the next emotional blow.

This isn’t because you’re weak or “too sensitive.” It’s because your nervous system learned to survive in an environment where safety, consistency, or emotional care were unpredictable.

How Unhealthy Relationships Affect the Nervous System
Toxic and emotionally unhealthy relationships don’t just affect how you think—they affect the body. Relationship trauma can show up as chronic anxiety, hypervigilance, people-pleasing, self-doubt, difficulty setting boundaries, and trouble trusting yourself or others.

Even after the relationship ends, your nervous system may remain stuck in survival mode—braced for what might go wrong next. This can make it hard to relax, feel grounded, or feel confident in your decisions.

Healing requires more than insight or willpower. It requires helping the nervous system feel safe again.

Trauma-Informed Therapy for Relationship Trauma
With over 15 years of experience supporting women through trauma, abuse, and complex relationship dynamics, I help women heal from the emotional and nervous-system impact of toxic and unhealthy relationships.

My work is grounded in trauma-informed, mind-body therapy approaches that support nervous system regulation, reduce emotional overwhelm, and help you reconnect with your intuition and sense of self. Therapy focuses on helping you respond rather than react, set boundaries without guilt, and rebuild trust in yourself.

Triggers may still happen—but they no longer take over your entire day. You’re able to return to center faster, with more steadiness and self-respect.

About Beth O’Dell, LCPC, LCMHC, MLADC
I’m Beth O’Dell, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maine and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and Master Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (MLADC) in New Hampshire. I am certified in Perinatal Mental Health and as a Clinical Trauma Professional, and trained in EMDR.

I integrate evidence-based therapies with holistic practices, including yoga and Reiki, to support whole-person healing for women navigating relationship trauma, recovery, and life transitions.

My counseling style is warm, collaborative, and client-centered, balanced with compassionate directness. I strive to create a safe, inclusive space where women can heal, strengthen boundaries, and reconnect with their resilience and inner clarity.

While my specialty is supporting women recovering from toxic and unhealthy relationships, I also work with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, addiction/recovery, and major life transitions.