Do you struggle to come to terms with things that happened in the past?
Maybe you…
Experience chronic people pleasing, avoid conflict, or struggle with rigid perfectionism.
Always feel anxious or agitated.
Are overwhelmed by your emotions.
Struggle to form healthy relationships, or feel like you can’t get close to anyone.
Feel like you’re stuck in the past.
Regardless of what has led you to seek support, you know that you need a therapist who…
understands that trauma's impact extends far beyond the original event.
will truly see you and the complexities of your experience.
Recognizes and supports your whole person.
You can identify the tools you need to break free from unhealthy behaviors and overwhelming emotions so you can find peace.
How I can help:
Some trauma therapists might solely focus on processing traumatic events, emphasizing exposure or reliving painful memories. While this can be helpful, it can also be overwhelming or re-traumatizing. Other approaches may not fully acknowledge the body's role in holding onto trauma, potentially missing crucial aspects of healing.
My treatment approach is different because it focuses on the ways trauma prevents you from feeling present, connected, and safe in your own body and in your relationships. I emphasize reconnecting you with your internal wisdom so you can understand your emotions, feel grounded, and live life on your terms. I’ll help you through this process, tailoring each step to your unique needs and circumstances.
My approach to trauma therapy is rooted in empowerment: supporting you to listen to your body so you can tune into its internal wisdom and finally feel safe again. I believe you can find the root cause of how trauma has impacted you and face it head-on, moving towards lasting healing.
Frequently Asked Questions
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There is no one threshold for trauma. Trauma is any event or series of events that overwhelms your nervous system. This experience can affect different people differently. If you identify something in your past as traumatic, then it was traumatic.
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Yes! Sometimes trauma is one identifiable event. Other times trauma is a series of events. There is also trauma that happens because of a relationship or trauma that occurs due to oppression. You also experience trauma inter-generationally through the behaviors and genetics in your family.
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Yes. Our brains and bodies have many ways of protecting us from things that feel too overwhelming. Even if you don’t consciously remember trauma, you can still feel reactions to it in your body. In some cases, memories become more pronounced in treatment and sometimes they don’t. It is important that you feel safe to explore past experiences, and we will not do so until you are ready.