Therapy for trauma
Healing from trauma takes time
You don’t have to go through it alone. Therapy offers a safe space to process and heal.
How trauma can affect you
Trauma isn’t just about what happened - it’s about how it affects you now. You might:
Feel anxious, on edge, or constantly alert
Struggle to trust others or feel emotionally connected
Experience flashbacks, nightmares, or intrusive thoughts
Blame yourself or find it hard to set boundaries
Avoid thinking or talking about what happened
You don’t have to relive your trauma to heal from it.
Therapy is about helping you move forward, step by step.
How therapy can help
Trauma can make the world feel unsafe, but healing is possible. Therapy helps by:
Creating a safe space: no pressure, no expectations—just a place where you’re heard.
Regaining a sense of control: helping you feel more grounded in your body and emotions.
Understanding trauma’s impact: exploring how past experiences shape present reactions.
Building healthy coping strategies: learning tools to manage triggers and emotional overwhelm.
Why work with me?
With over 20 years of experience, I’ve supported people through trauma recovery, helping them process what happened and move toward healing. My approach is:
Compassionate: no pressure to share more than you’re ready to.
Trauma-informed: focused on safety, stability, and self-trust.
Practical: tools for managing triggers and emotional overwhelm.
LGBTQI+ friendly: an inclusive, non-judgmental space for all.
What to expect in therapy
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Here’s what you can expect:
1. Book a free call
A short, no-pressure chat to see if working together feels like a good fit.
2. Our first session
A space to talk, reflect, and explore what’s been happening.
3. Ongoing support
We'll work together to meet your goals for therapy - at your pace.
FAQs
Find answers to common questions about trauma and how we might work together.
Sessions are 50 minutes long. This is your time and space — and we’ll move at a pace that feels manageable for you.
Yes, I offer secure online sessions if you’d prefer to talk from home. Many people find this helps them feel more at ease.
We’ll talk about what’s brought you to therapy and what kind of support you’re looking for. You don’t have to go into your trauma right away — or at all, unless and until you’re ready.
That’s completely okay. Therapy can include silence, grounding, or simply starting with what’s happening in the moment. There’s no pressure to explain everything.
Therapy can help you feel safer in your body and your life. It offers space to process what’s happened and develop tools to manage triggers, emotions, and daily stress.
No. You are always in control of what you share. Trauma therapy isn’t about retelling painful events - it’s about feeling more stable and supported in the present.
You might notice things like flashbacks, anxiety, numbness, difficulty sleeping, or feeling disconnected. These are common responses to trauma, and therapy can help you work through them.
I draw on trauma-informed approaches tailored to your needs - including grounding, body awareness, and talk-based methods. We’ll find what feels most supportive for you.
Take the next step, at your pace
Therapy offers a space to explore what feels difficult, with care and without pressure. There’s no need to go into everything at once - we can take it one step at a time.
If you’re curious about starting, we can begin with a free 15-minute chat.
