Trauma is not just what happened to you
It’s also what your system had to do to survive it.
If you grew up or lived in environments where you weren’t believed, were blamed, or didn’t feel safe, it makes sense that your mind and body adapted in ways that helped you get through it.
Those adaptations can still show up today as:
- Intrusive memories, flashbacks, or nightmares
- Emotional overwhelm or strong reactions that feel hard to control
- Overthinking, self-doubt, or negative beliefs about yourself
- Feeling constantly on edge or hypervigilant
- Anger, shutdown, or pulling away from others
- Difficulty concentrating or staying present
- Physical symptoms that feel intense or hard to explain
These are not signs that something is wrong with you.
They are signs that your nervous system learned how to protect you.
My Approach to Trauma Therapy
I offer trauma-informed therapy that is compassionate, paced, and tailored to your needs.
This may include:
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
- Attachment-based therapy
- Practical strategies to support nervous system regulation and reduce overwhelm
Together, we work to:
- Understand the patterns that developed in response to your experiences
- Process trauma in a supported way (mind and body)
- Help you respond differently in the present, not just cope with the past
What Matters in Trauma Therapy
Healing doesn’t happen through pressure. It happens through safety, trust, and consistency.
In our work together, this means:
- Being believed and taken seriously
- Having a therapist who is present and responsive
- Not feeling rushed, pushed, or overwhelmed
- Moving at a pace that respects your readiness
- Having space to speak openly about your experience
- Being able to give feedback about what is or isn’t working
Phases of Trauma Therapy
Trauma therapy is often a process. We move at your pace, but it can help to understand the general flow:
1. Safety and Stabilization
We focus on grounding skills, emotional regulation, and building a sense of safety in your body and daily life.
2. Processing Trauma
When you feel ready, we begin working through past experiences in a supported and structured way.
3. Integration and Growth
We focus on strengthening your sense of self, improving relationships, and supporting long-term stability and clarity.
Types of Trauma I Work With
Trauma can take many forms. Much of my work focuses on the impact of unsafe or invalidating relationships.
Betrayal trauma
When trust is broken in a significant relationship, leading to confusion, self-doubt, or difficulty trusting again.
Single-event trauma
A specific overwhelming experience such as an accident, loss, or assault.
Complex trauma
Ongoing or repeated experiences that shaped how you learned to cope, relate, and stay safe.
Developmental (childhood) trauma
Growing up without consistent emotional or physical safety, including neglect, instability, or abuse.
Relational (adult) trauma
Experiences in adult relationships involving manipulation, control, gaslighting, chronic invalidation, or trauma bonds where connection feels confusing or hard to leave.
Traumatic grief
Grief that feels overwhelming, prolonged, or difficult to integrate into daily life.