I Specialty
TRAUMA
what is TRAUMA?
common types of trauma
Trauma is a deeply distressing or disturbing event, but its effects can vary widely depending on the individual, the severity of the experience, and the support available. These are some of the common forms of trauma and its psychological effects that I can help with:
post traumatic stress
A condition that develops after exposure to a traumatic event, leading to intrusive memories, avoidance behaviors, negative mood changes, and heightened arousal.
Social & Peer Trauma
School or workplace: The lasting impact of bullying, social rejection, or feeling like you never truly belonged, leading to anxiety and self-esteem struggles.
ADJUSTMENT DISORDER
Emotional or behavioral distress in response to a major life stressor, such as divorce, job loss, or a significant change, lasting up to six months after the stressor.
childhood trauma
Unresolved emotional wounds from early experiences, including neglect, rejection, or inconsistent caregiving, leading to difficulties in self-worth and relationships.
Family trauma
Generational trauma. Patterns of emotional pain passed down through families, influencing self-worth, relationships, and coping mechanisms.
BETRAYAL & attachment
The emotional pain of being deceived, abandoned, or let down by those you trusted, making it difficult to form safe, secure relationships.
Does This sound familiar?
You feel on edge, like danger is always just around the corner, even when you know you're safe. Certain places, sounds, or even random moments trigger a flood of emotions or memories you wish you could escape. You struggle to relax—your body stays tense, your mind races, and sleep never feels restful. Maybe you grew up in a home where you had to be on guard, where love felt unpredictable, or where your feelings weren’t safe to express. Now, even as an adult, you find yourself reacting to things in ways you don’t fully understand—shutting down, people-pleasing, or feeling like you’re never enough. You might avoid people, places, or conversations that remind you of what happened, but no matter how much you push it away, the past still lingers. Maybe you blame yourself, feel disconnected from others, or wonder if you’ll ever feel “normal” again. Trauma isn’t just something that happened—it’s something you carry, shaping the way you see yourself, others, and the world. And some days, it feels impossibly heavy.
You don’t have to carry this alone. Healing is possible, and you deserve support. If this resonates with you, reach out—let’s talk, process, and find a way forward together. You are not broken, and you are not alone.
How therapy can help
Imagine a life where you see actual changes from the way you feel right now?
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This approach addresss deep-rooted effects of trauma on both the brain and body. It recognizes that trauma is not just a psychological experience but also a neurobiological one, affecting brain function, nervous system regulation, and overall emotional well-being.
It focuses on rewiring neural pathways that have been shaped by traumatic experiences, using therapies that promote neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to change and heal. It incorporates somatic and interoceptive work, which helps individuals reconnect with their bodies, process stored trauma, and regulate their nervous systems. By engaging both the cognitive (thought-based) and somatic (body-based) systems, neuropsychotherapy provides a holistic path to healing, fostering resilience and restoring a sense of safety and self-regulation.
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Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)This is an evidence-based therapy specifically designed to help individuals recover from trauma and PTSD by addressing the unhelpful thought patterns that keep them stuck in distress. It is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles and focuses on changing how a person interprets and processes their traumatic experiences.
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Exposure therapy is a highly effective, evidence-based treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and trauma-related anxiety. It helps individuals process and reduce their emotional distress by gradually confronting memories, thoughts, emotions, and situations related to their traumatic experience in a safe and controlled way.
it’s time to release the weight.
I know how heavy this feels—the exhaustion of carrying it all on your own, the fear that no one will truly understand, and the doubt that things could ever be different. Maybe you’ve told yourself that you should be able to handle it alone, or that your pain isn’t “bad enough” to ask for help. But the truth is, trauma doesn’t just go away with time, and healing isn’t something you have to figure out by yourself. The weight you’ve been carrying—the memories, the fear, the self-doubt—was never meant to be yours alone. You don’t have to keep pushing through in silence. Your pain is real, and so is your strength. And no matter what you've been through, you are not broken.
If you’re ready, or even just thinking about it, reach out. You don’t have to have all the answers before you take the first step. Choose a time that works for you and start with a free, confidential consultation here.