Trauma Therapy

Trauma's Impact

The impact of trauma doesn’t end when the event is over—it often lives in the patterns we repeat, the stories we tell ourselves, and the ways we try to stay safe. It can shape how you see yourself, how you love, and how you trust. Sometimes trauma is unmistakable—abuse, loss, or a life-altering event. Other times, it’s quieter but no less real: growing up where love felt conditional, emotions were dismissed, or your needs went unseen.

Even when the past feels far away, unresolved pain can quietly steer your life. The anxiety that won’t settle, the tendency to over-give, the fear of being “too much,” or the walls you build to avoid being hurt again—these are often old survival strategies still doing their best to protect you.

You might notice this in:

• Overwhelming emotions or emotional numbness
• Difficulty trusting others, or not letting yourself rely on anyone
• A strong need for control 
• Trouble slowing down, resting, or receiving care
• Self-destructive or self-sabotaging behaviors
• Challenges with boundaries or intimacy
• Feelings of shame, guilt, self-blame, or unworthiness
• Moments of disconnection, zoning out, or reliving past pain
   

These patterns developed for a reason—they helped you get through situations that were painful, confusing, or overwhelming. But what once helped you survive may now be getting in the way of feeling present, connected, and fully alive.

In therapy, we’ll work toward restoring a sense of safety in your body, emotions, and relationships. We’ll help you reconnect with choice, trust, and a steadier sense of yourself. Over time, the pain you’ve been carrying doesn’t have to take over every time something familiar gets triggered. You can learn to respond differently, and life can begin to feel more open, grounded, and supportive.

Walking the Path Together

I would be honored to walk with you in this process. We’ll move at a pace that feels safe and manageable, making room for the parts of you that learned to protect and help you get through. With time, therapy can help loosen patterns that no longer serve you and support you in reclaiming what matters most—safety, self-trust, and the ability to love and be loved with more ease and authenticity.