Counseling Services
Trauma Therapy & Complex Trauma Treatment
Healing from Complex Stress & Relationship Trauma
Are you struggling with the lasting effects of difficult relationships or childhood experiences? Whether you’re dealing with past relationship trauma, complex stress, or the impacts of emotional neglect, there is hope and healing available. Our trauma-informed therapy approach provides a safe, supportive environment where you can begin your journey toward recovery and stronger relationships.
Understanding Relationship Trauma and Complex Stress
Relationship trauma and complex stress can manifest in many ways:
- Difficulty trusting others or maintaining healthy relationships
- Feelings of abandonment or fear of rejection
- Persistent anxiety or emotional numbness
- Challenges with self-worth and personal boundaries
- Recurring patterns in relationships that cause distress
- Struggling to process emotions or express needs
- Hypervigilance and difficulty feeling safe with others
If you recognize these patterns in your life, you’re not alone. These responses are natural adaptations to past experiences, and with support, you can develop new patterns of relating to yourself and others.
Our Trauma-Informed Approach
We specialize in evidence-based trauma therapy that addresses:
Complex Trauma also known as CPTSD
Complex trauma, often stemming from prolonged exposure to interpersonal trauma or childhood experiences, requires a nuanced therapeutic approach. We help you understand your experiences and develop tools for managing symptoms while working toward deeper healing.
Relationship Trauma Recovery
Whether from past romantic relationships, family dynamics, or friendship experiences, relationship trauma can impact your ability to form and maintain healthy connections. Our therapy provides a framework for processing these experiences and building relationship skills.
Healing from Emotional Neglect
Childhood emotional neglect can leave lasting impacts on adult relationships and self-worth. We work together to identify and heal these invisible wounds, helping you develop a stronger sense of self and emotional awareness.
What to Expect in Trauma Therapy
Your healing journey is unique, and we tailor our approach to meet your specific needs. Our trauma therapy process typically includes:
- Safety and Stabilization
- Creating a secure therapeutic relationship
- Learning grounding and emotional regulation techniques
- Developing coping strategies for managing trauma responses
- Processing and Integration
- Understanding your trauma narrative at your own pace
- Identifying patterns and triggers
- Processing difficult emotions in a supported way
- Growth and Empowerment
- Building healthy relationship skills
- Developing stronger boundaries
- Reconnecting with your authentic self
- Creating new patterns for the future
Signs You Might Benefit from Trauma Therapy
Consider seeking support if you experience:
- Difficulty maintaining close relationships
- Trust issues that affect your daily life
- Overwhelming emotional responses
- Persistent feelings of shame or unworthiness
- Challenges setting boundaries
- Recurring relationship patterns that cause distress
- Anxiety about emotional intimacy
- Difficulty processing or expressing emotions
Our Therapeutic Methods
We integrate several evidence-based approaches for trauma treatment:
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Addressing relationship patterns and building secure connections
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Developing new thought patterns and coping skills
Begin Your Healing Journey
Taking the first step toward healing can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate this path alone. Our trauma-informed therapy provides a safe, supportive environment where you can:
- Process past experiences at your own pace
- Develop healthy coping strategies
- Build stronger relationships
- Reconnect with your authentic self
- Create new patterns for the future
Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn more about how trauma therapy can support your healing journey. We offer both in-person and telehealth options to meet your needs.
My Therapy Style
Evidence-Based Methods
Using research-backed techniques that create real change. Integration of multiple proven therapy models (CBT, attachment focus, etc)
Non-Judgmental
& Open-Minded
Our therapy sessions are a private, confidential spaces where you can talk freely and candidly without fear of repercussion
Hands-On &
Collaborative
Expect talk therapy as well as written exercises, role play and acting out real/hypothetical situations
Areas of Specialty
In my therapy practice, I deal with a wide variety of topic, including:
- Love-life counseling
- Depression/Anxiety
- Life transitions
- Stress management
- Career exploration
- Parental emotional neglect
- Self-worth and self-esteem
- World concerns
- Problems related to decision-making
- Navigating parenthood
- And more!
What I Don’t Treat
The practice is not able to support individuals who struggle with sexual trauma, psychosis, active domestic violence, and substance use disorder. These areas require specialized therapeutic approaches and resources. However, I understand the importance of finding the right help and I am more than willing to assist in locating appropriate resources or referrals for these issues.