Trauma therapy involves creating a safe and empathetic space for you to explore and understand the effects of trauma on your life. Our sessions will be focused on your unique needs, fostering a sense of security and support.

Trauma therapy is a collaborative process where we work together to build resilience and restore a sense of well-being. My goal is to empower you to reclaim control over your narrative and support you in the journey towards healing.

Here are some key aspects and approaches to trauma therapy:

  • Safety and Trust Building: Establishing a sense of safety and trust is a fundamental aspect of trauma therapy.
  • Psychoeducation: I provide psychoeducation about trauma, its effects on the mind and body, and common responses to traumatic experiences. Understanding the impact of trauma can empower individuals and normalize their reactions.
  • Emotional Regulation: Trauma can lead to difficulties in regulating emotions. I help individuals develop coping skills to manage intense emotions and stress. Techniques may include mindfulness, relaxation exercises, and emotional/self regulation strategies.
  • Processing Traumatic Memories: Trauma therapy often involves processing and making sense of traumatic memories. I use evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Bilateral Stimulation, to help individuals reprocess traumatic memories and reduce their emotional intensity.
  • Attachment and Relationship Building: Trauma can impact an individual’s ability to form and maintain healthy relationships. Trauma therapy may focus on rebuilding a sense of security and trust in relationships, both within the therapeutic relationship and in the individual’s broader social network.
  • Narrative Reconstruction: Helping individuals create a coherent narrative of their traumatic experiences can contribute to a sense of meaning-making and mastery over their own story. This process can reduce the emotional power of traumatic memories.
  • Sensorimotor Approaches: Trauma therapy can incorporate sensorimotor techniques, which address the connection between the body and mind. This can involve activities to help individuals release tension and process trauma through physical movement.
  • Integration of Trauma into Identity: Trauma therapy often involves integrating the experience of trauma into the individual’s overall identity, acknowledging its impact while promoting a sense of resilience and personal strength.
  • Collaborative and Empowering: Trauma therapy is a collaborative process, with the therapist working alongside the individual. Empowering individuals to take an active role in their healing process is a key aspect of trauma therapy.