Therapy for Trauma
Finding relief from trauma's grip and reconnecting with safety, peace, and yourself
You might be considering therapy for trauma because…
You've experienced a traumatic event—whether recently or years ago—and you're longing to be free from the pain that floods your system when memories surface.
Certain triggers bring back overwhelming feelings, images, or sensations, and your usual coping strategies aren't working anymore.
You find yourself on high alert, constantly scanning for danger, struggling to relax or feel safe even in familiar places.
You're experiencing flashbacks, nightmares, or intrusive thoughts that make it hard to be present in your daily life.
You've been avoiding people, places, or activities that remind you of what happened, and your world has become smaller as a result.
You feel disconnected from yourself, others, or your surroundings—like you're watching life happen from a distance.
The emotional and physical toll is affecting your sleep, concentration, relationships, and ability to function in ways that used to feel manageable.
You're struggling with shame, guilt, or self-blame about what happened, even though logically you know it wasn't your fault.
You're ready to process what happened and reclaim a sense of safety, control, and peace in your life.
Trauma can leave deep marks, but healing is possible. You don't have to carry this weight alone. Read on to see if my approach to trauma therapy might help you.
Trauma affects more than just your mind
Trauma isn't just about what happened—it's about how your nervous system responded and continues to respond. You may notice that your body reacts before your mind can catch up: your heart races, your muscles tense, or you feel frozen or numb.
These reactions aren't a sign of weakness—they're your body's attempt to protect you. But when your nervous system stays in survival mode long after the danger has passed, it can feel impossible to find relief.
Trauma can stem from many experiences: accidents, violence, loss, medical events, childhood adversity, or ongoing relational harm. Whatever the source, your experience is valid and deserving of care.
Move toward healing and reclaim your sense of safety
Through trauma-focused, evidence-based therapy—including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)—I help you process traumatic memories in a way that reduces their emotional intensity and allows you to move forward.
We'll work at a pace that feels safe for you, building skills to manage difficult emotions and sensations before diving into the harder work. You'll learn to recognize when your nervous system is activated and how to help it return to a state of calm.
Together, we'll explore what the trauma means to you and how it's shaped your view of yourself, others, and the world. We'll challenge unhelpful beliefs that may have taken root and reconnect you with your inherent resilience and strength.
As you process what happened, you'll find that memories lose their power to hijack your present. You'll begin to feel more grounded, more in control, and more like yourself again.
Throughout our work together, I collaborate with you on your care to ensure it aligns with your goals and desired outcomes. Engagement, compassion, and acceptance are at the heart of how I believe people change and build fulfilling, resilient lives.