Trauma Therapy

Have You Noticed Negative Patterns Repeating In Your Relationships?

Maybe you’ve been dealing with recurring conflicts with your partner, friends, or family. 

Are you experiencing emotional outbursts, persistent anxiety, or a feeling of disconnection from your body and surroundings?

Perhaps there are certain smells, sensations, or interactions that bring back painful memories.

You might have noticed that frequent conflict with your loved ones has pushed you away from close relationships. Intimacy or sexual connection may feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Part of you wants to bridge the emotional distance, but another part feels like keeping your guard up is the only way to stay safe.

Triggers That Remind You Of The Past Can Affect Your Whole Day

Trauma doesn’t just linger in the past. It can also show up in your daily life. 

Some days might feel manageable, while others are filled with overwhelming triggers that bring on flashbacks. You might be plagued by distressing dreams, poor sleep, or unexplained physical symptoms, like headaches or digestive problems.

Maybe you frequently feel nervous, irritable, or hypervigilant. You’re always on high alert, attuned to potential threats in your environment. Even when your day is going well, you’re burdened by a persistent sense of unease or a feeling that the worst is about to happen.

It’s possible that you might not remember your trauma. Some people experience so many traumatic events at a young age that they have no memory of what happened, or the events happened before they could even talk or understand language. But you may now find yourself feeling trapped in an exhausting cycle, without knowing how to change course. In therapy, you can begin to foster healthier relationships, navigate life without the burden of trauma triggers, and feel comfortable in your own skin.

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In Counseling, You Can Address The Roots And Symptoms Of Complex Trauma And PTSD

In my practice, I see folks from a variety of racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, as well as from diverse religious and spiritual communities. I have experience working with clients who are recent immigrants, second-generation immigrants, and those who speak English non-natively. I am an LGBTQ-affirming, queer therapist who is committed to providing nonjudgmental support to all my clients, rooted in deep respect for every individual’s lived experiences.

If you’ve been silently carrying your trauma since childhood, it’s natural to feel a bit hesitant about seeking therapy. Before we begin working together, I offer a free video consultation to ensure that we’re a good fit, and you’ll have the opportunity to share some initial details about your background and what you hope to work on in therapy.

What To Expect In Trauma Therapy Sessions

In trauma counseling, we can both treat your symptoms and explore underlying patterns and beliefs that may have formed through your childhood, adolescent, and adult relationships and past experiences. You never have to recount your experiences in detail to heal, and we’ll move at a pace that feels comfortable for you.

During your first session, we’ll discuss your major concerns in the present and explore what you would like to change. Additionally, if you’ve been to therapy before, we’ll talk about approaches that worked for you, as well as techniques you didn’t find helpful. Together, we’ll examine present and past dynamics to identify recurring themes, core beliefs about the self, and perceived or experienced threats that inform the way you move through the world.

Treatment Approaches To Trauma Recovery And PTSD Therapy

In my practice, treatment is centered around psychodynamic therapy, which can uncover valuable insights regarding the root causes of suffering. With enhanced awareness, you can alleviate your symptoms, cultivate supportive relationships, and handle stressful situations with greater ease. I also integrate mindfulness practices like grounding exercises, meditation, and deep breathing to help you reconnect with your body.

We’ll focus on patterns in your relationships, not to assign blame, but to guide you in making more fulfilling choices about future romantic partners and friends. Certain dynamics might feel familiar, which can influence attraction, but that doesn’t mean they’re good for you or make you happy. You’ll practice tuning in and listening to your body’s signals that clue you in on whether you’re emotionally safe.

Living through trauma can affect the way you show up in relationships and social groups. In therapy, we can work towards setting reasonable boundaries, advocating for yourself with clarity, and navigating conflicts with mutual empathy.

Trauma often influences relational intimacy, sexual wellbeing, and body image. Together, we can develop a deeper understanding of how trauma manifests physically and emotionally, particularly regarding intimate experiences. Over time, therapy can empower you to reclaim agency over your body and sexual expression.

You do not have to live your life with trauma at the forefront of your mind. Imagine a future where your symptoms are not driving your decisions, your emotions, or your health. With support, you can identify and break away from the patterns that have kept you from feeling sovereign, happy, and free. Therapy can be the first step towards recovering from complex trauma and creating the life you’ve always wanted.