THERAPY FOR TRAUMA & PTSD
Heal the wounds you cannot see.
PTSD & Trauma Therapy
Trauma changes the way your nervous system experiences the world. Even long after an event has passed, your body may still be bracing—on guard, tense, shut down, or constantly scanning for danger. You might feel disconnected from yourself or others, easily overwhelmed, or unable to fully relax or feel safe.
Trauma doesn’t live only in memory.
It lives in the body.
And healing doesn’t come from forcing yourself to “move on” or think differently—it comes from gently restoring safety, regulation, and trust within your nervous system.
What Trauma Can Look Like
Trauma can take many forms, and its impact is deeply individual. Some experiences are sudden and overwhelming; others are quieter but accumulate over time.
Trauma may come from:
Abuse, assault, or violence
Medical trauma or invasive procedures
Loss, grief, or sudden life changes
Chronic emotional neglect or invalidation
Relationship trauma or betrayal
Racial, cultural, or identity-based trauma
Ongoing stress without adequate support
There is no hierarchy of trauma. What matters is how your system experienced it.
What Is PTSD?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening or deeply distressing event. Symptoms may include:
Intrusive memories, flashbacks, or nightmares
Avoidance of reminders, places, or people
Hypervigilance or feeling constantly “on edge”
Difficulty sleeping or concentrating
Strong emotional reactions, irritability, or numbness
Persistent guilt, shame, or negative beliefs about yourself
Feeling disconnected from others or from your body
Not everyone who experiences trauma develops PTSD. Your nervous system’s response is shaped by many factors, including prior experiences, support, safety, and available resources.
Who This Work Is For
You may benefit from trauma therapy if you:
Feel stuck in survival mode
Experience hypervigilance, shutdown, or reactivity
Carry old pain that still affects your present life
Struggle with trust, boundaries, or connection
Want a somatic, compassionate approach to healing
Are ready to move at a pace your body can trust
If your system learned to survive, it can also learn to settle. You may wonder if you should be able to heal on your own. And while some people do find relief naturally, many trauma responses persist because the nervous system never had the support it needed to fully recover.
Seeking help isn’t a failure. It’s a wise and compassionate response to what you’ve lived through.
As a trauma-informed therapist, I’m here to walk alongside you—helping you understand your system, regain a sense of safety, and gently move toward a life that feels more open, grounded, and yours.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Trauma isn’t defined by how extreme something looks from the outside — it’s defined by how your nervous system experienced it. Trauma can include single events, ongoing stress, relationship wounds, medical experiences, losses, or moments where you felt unsafe, unseen, or overwhelmed. Both “big T” and “small t” experiences can have a lasting impact.
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No. You never have to share details you’re not ready to share. Trauma healing can happen without retelling or reliving events. Our work focuses on restoring safety in your nervous system, building regulation, and helping your body feel less stuck in survival mode — always at your pace.
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Trauma can show up in many ways, including hypervigilance, intrusive thoughts or memories, emotional numbness, difficulty sleeping, irritability, feeling disconnected from yourself or others, panic, or a constant sense of being “on edge.” Not everyone experiences trauma the same way.
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Healing is possible. Trauma doesn’t disappear overnight, but with the right support, your nervous system can learn that the danger has passed. Many people experience significant relief, greater emotional capacity, and a renewed sense of safety over time.
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Some people notice shifts or increased awareness early on, but therapy should never feel retraumatizing. We move slowly, check in often, and adjust as needed so your system feels supported rather than pushed.
