Therapy for Trauma & PTSD

Trauma isn’t always about what happened — it’s often about how it left you feeling.
You might not always have the words for it, but you feel it in your body, your relationships, and your sense of safety. Trauma can come from one overwhelming event or from smaller moments that built up over time. You may find yourself constantly on edge, shutting down, avoiding reminders of the past, or feeling numb even when you want to feel connected.

You’re not “too sensitive” — your nervous system has just been working overtime trying to keep you safe. Healing doesn’t mean forgetting or pretending it didn’t matter. It means finally being able to breathe again, to feel grounded, and to trust that you're not broken — you're human.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is what can happen when trauma lingers in the body and mind long after the danger has passed.
You may know logically that you're safe now, but your body might not believe it. Flashbacks, nightmares, panic, or even feeling disconnected from yourself or the world — these are all ways PTSD shows up. You might avoid places, people, or situations that remind you of what you went through, or you might feel like you're reliving it over and over again.

PTSD isn’t a sign of weakness — it’s your system trying to protect you from something it still doesn’t know is over. The good news? With the right support, it can get better. You don’t have to keep surviving — you deserve to start living again.

 "It happened fast, but it changed everything."
Acute trauma comes from a single overwhelming event — like a car accident, assault, or medical emergency. Even if it’s “over,” you may still feel stuck in the fear, shock, or helplessness it caused. You might be jumpy, replay the moment in your head, or avoid anything that reminds you of it. 

 "It wasn’t just one thing — it was years of never feeling safe."
Complex trauma often comes from repeated harm, especially during childhood — emotional neglect, abuse, or growing up in chaos. It can leave you feeling like you don’t know who you are, struggling to trust, or always waiting for the other shoe to drop. 

 "The people who were supposed to care for me were the ones who hurt me."
When connection itself doesn’t feel safe, it’s often because you were hurt in your closest relationships. Whether it was a parent, partner, or caregiver, relational trauma can lead to deep struggles with trust, boundaries, or feeling worthy of love and care. 

 "I’m carrying pain that didn’t start with me — but it’s still weighing me down."
You might feel the echoes of trauma that your parents, grandparents, or community lived through — even if no one talked about it. This kind of trauma can show up as anxiety, shame, or feeling like you’re always in survival mode, without knowing why. 

 "I didn’t just lose someone — I lost a part of myself."
Grief becomes traumatic when the loss is sudden, violent, or deeply complicated. You may feel stuck, disconnected, or like you’re reliving the moment over and over. Even time doesn’t soften the edges when your body and heart still feel the impact. 

 "I didn’t live through it — but I carry it with me like I did."
If you’re a caregiver, therapist, first responder, or support someone who’s been through trauma, you might find yourself feeling drained, on edge, or even hopeless. This is more than burnout — it’s the emotional toll of holding others’ pain for too long without support.