Gwyn Trotter, M.S. 

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Life rarely moves in a straight line. Often, the challenges that bring us to counseling can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves and out of sync with our surroundings. Gwyn provides a steady anchor for individuals navigating times of upheaval, deep-seated trauma, or personal transitions. She believes that when the world feels overwhelming, therapy should offer a safe, relaxed space to process pain without judgment. Gwyn’s approach to counseling is collaborative, holistic, and affirming of all identities. Her goal is to provide compassionate, client-centered care to help clients move toward a place of empowerment and healing.

With a Master of Science in Neuroscience alongside her degree in Psychology, Gwyn integrates an understanding of physiology into her clinical practice. She views mental health through a fundamentally holistic lens, recognizing that trauma and chronic stress physically alter the nervous system. By weaving psychoeducation into sessions, she helps clients make sense of their body’s automatic stress responses, giving them practical tools to regulate their physical and emotional well-being.

Gwyn’s clinical background spans over a decade of crisis work and community advocacy. She has experience supporting survivors of intimate partner violence, at-risk youth, and individuals working through substance use recovery. Most recently, she has provided trauma-informed counseling at Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center in San Marcos.

Gwyn is deeply committed to systemic advocacy, offering LGBTQ+-affirming and culturally responsive care. She is particularly attuned to the ways societal pressures, historical marginalization, and religious trauma can complicate a person’s healing journey. She walks alongside diverse individuals who are reclaiming their voices after their boundaries, identities, or realities have been minimized.

Gwyn completed her B.A. in Psychology at the University of Hawaii and earned her M.S. in Neuroscience from the University of Sydney Medical School. She is currently completing her Masters in clinical mental health counseling through Adams State University.
Outside of the clinic, Gwyn is a woodworker and avid white-water kayaker. She finds immense fulfillment in breathing new life into old materials, working with her hands, and spending time immersed in nature.

Supervised by Sydney McQuade, LPC-S (Texas #76327)