Trauma Therapy

When I think about traumatic experiences, there are two particular aspects that are often especially impactful - helplessness and isolation.

Helplessness because we could not stop or undo the terrible events that occurred, particularly if they occurred more than once. And, isolation because traumatic experiences often lead to feeling like others just can’t understand what you’ve been through and how you feel now.

My hope for you is that through therapy and your healing outside of the therapy space, you can strengthen your sense of agency and connection with others.

How Therapy Can Help You Heal from Trauma

Healing from trauma is a deeply personal and transformative journey. Therapy provides a safe and supportive space to process painful memories, make sense of difficult emotions, and break free from the grips of trauma. Together, we’ll work to help you reclaim your sense of safety, self-worth, and emotional balance. With time, support, and the right tools, you can find healing and move toward a future that is no longer dictated by past experiences.

Therapeutic Approaches to Healing from Trauma

I’ve worked with literally hundreds of people who have had traumatic experiences. Over the years of my career, I’ve learned that what each person needs in their recover is unique. I don’t subscribe to a one-size fits all approach. Instead, I draw from my years of training and experience to integrate various techniques that fit each individual’s specific needs.

When working with trauma, I draw from a range of approaches that help you make sense of what you’ve been through and begin to heal at your own pace. Our work together will be shaped by your needs, with an emphasis on safety, trust, and restoring a sense of connection to yourself.

Psychodynamic therapy allows us to explore how past experiences—especially those that were overwhelming or unresolved—continue to shape your emotions, relationships, and sense of self. Gaining insight into these patterns can be an important part of healing from the inside out.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help you identify and shift the negative thought patterns or beliefs that often follow trauma. We’ll work together to build new ways of thinking and coping that feel more supportive and grounded.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers concrete tools for managing intense emotions and staying regulated during moments of distress. These skills can help you feel more in control and better able to respond rather than react.

With acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), we’ll focus on making room for painful memories and emotions—without being overwhelmed by them—while reconnecting to your values and sense of purpose.

Mindfulness practices are also woven into the work. These help you stay present, interrupt cycles of hypervigilance or avoidance, and begin to rebuild a sense of safety in your body and in the world around you.

Getting Started

Schedule a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation so we can start the conversation and talk through how we might work together.