Hi, I’m Eva Whitmer.

I am a licensed trauma therapist and the founder and owner of The Rising Sol and Rise Collective.

This work isn’t just a business—it’s a reflection of what I believe in.

My approach is both professional and deeply human. As a licensed professional counselor specializing in trauma therapy, I integrate evidence-based approaches with a holistic understanding of how trauma impacts the mind, body, and nervous system.

I also bring lived experience navigating the complexities of healing, which allows me to understand how heavy and isolating carrying unresolved pain can feel.

Therapy at The Rising Sol is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in the belief that meaningful change becomes possible when people feel safe enough to explore their experiences with honesty and curiosity.

Healing is not about fixing what is broken.

It is about reconnecting with the parts of yourself that had to go quiet in order to survive — and allowing them space to come back into the light.

I believe healing happens through safe, authentic connection. Many of our deepest wounds happen in relationship—through experiences where we felt unseen, unheard, unsafe, or alone. It makes sense that healing also happens through relationship.

Therapy is not just about learning new coping skills or understanding your past. It is about experiencing what it feels like to be truly seen, supported, and accepted while you reconnect with the parts of yourself that may have been hidden, protected, or wounded.

Together, we create a space where your nervous system can begin to experience safety, your story can be honored, and meaningful change can unfold.

Testimonials

“I’ve tried talk therapy many times, but this is the first time I have felt the progress so deep in my bones.”

“If you are ready to grow beyond the current struggles that are holding you back, she will ask you the hard questions to get you past them.”

“She is different from other therapists I have before seen. She has a no nonsense approach to counseling I have not experienced.”

“Eva takes therapy to a whole new level. You know upon meeting her that she has a genuine compassion for you. She teaches you how to look within yourself and heal from within.”