Trauma Therapy

Trauma changes the brain and body, but healing is possible. I specialize in evidence-based trauma therapy that helps you process difficult experiences and reclaim your life.

Understanding Trauma

Trauma isn’t just about what happened to you—it’s about how your nervous system responded and continues to respond. Whether you experienced a single overwhelming event or ongoing difficult circumstances, trauma can leave lasting imprints on your mind and body.

Common signs that trauma is affecting your life include:

• Intrusive memories or flashbacks
• Nightmares or sleep difficulties
• Feeling on edge or easily startled
• Avoiding reminders of the experience
• Emotional numbness or disconnection
• Difficulty trusting others
• Shame, guilt, or self-blame

My Approach to Trauma Therapy

I use neuroscience-informed, body-based approaches that work with how trauma is actually stored in the brain. Rather than just talking about what happened, we work to help your nervous system complete its natural healing process.

My trauma therapy toolkit includes:

• EMDR Therapy - Evidence-based treatment for PTSD
• Brainspotting - Deep brain-body processing
• Somatic Experiencing - Working with body sensations
• Internal Family Systems (IFS) - Understanding and healing internal parts

Types of Trauma I Work With

• Single-incident trauma (accidents, assaults, natural disasters)
• Complex/developmental trauma (childhood abuse or neglect)
• Relational trauma
• Medical trauma
• Grief and loss
• Secondary/vicarious trauma (for helpers and healers)

A Safe Space for Healing

Trauma therapy requires trust and safety. I work at your pace, respecting your boundaries and building resources before processing difficult material. My practice is LGBTQ+-affirming and welcomes all backgrounds and identities.