Trauma Therapy
Healing from trauma…
You may have been told, “Time heals all wounds,” but if you’ve experienced trauma, you might be wondering: When will time finally heal mine?
The truth is — with trauma, time alone isn’t always enough to fully heal the internal impact of trauma.
After experiencing trauma, what we need is to feel safe, secure, and stable again.
This is where therapy can comes into play and provides the “psychological first aid” that is needed when overcoming trauma.
My approach centers on the nervous system, because when trauma occurs, it disrupts the body’s natural sense of safety and regulation.
As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I use a neurobiological approach that supports healing at the nervous system level. That’s because when trauma occurs, it disrupts the body’s natural sense of safety and regulation — our nervous system.
After trauma, your nervous system may shift into a constant state of defense. You may find yourself feeling on edge, hyper-aware of danger, shut down, anxious, numb, or emotionally flooded — even in situations that may not make sense. This isn’t a personal flaw — it’s your body doing what it believes it must to protect you.
When the nervous system becomes dysregulated, it can trap you in cycles of:
Anxiety and overthinking
Disconnection from yourself or others
Emotional numbness or hopelessness
Chronic stress or overwhelm
Fight, flight, freeze, or fawn responses — our body’s threat responses
Trauma Treatment…
Healing requires intention, safety, and care. In therapy, we gently work through the effects of trauma at a pace that feels manageable and comfortable. Together, we’ll move through three core phases of trauma recovery:
1
Stabilization
We start by creating safety — both internally and externally. This includes building coping tools, learning how to regulate your nervous system, and identifying relationships or practices that support your sense of security. This foundation allows us to move toward deeper work without overwhelming your nervous system.
2
Processing
Once safety is established, we begin exploring how your trauma has shaped your emotions, beliefs, and sense of self. This might include processing memories, honoring complex feelings, and recognizing patterns that no longer serve you. We work together to help you make meaning of your experiences — without being defined by them.
3
Re-Integration
In this final stage, we begin weaving your healing into daily life. You’ll start to reconnect with yourself and others in new, healthier ways — rooted in safety, clarity, and empowerment. This is where transformation happens — not by erasing the past, but by reclaiming your present.