Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Trauma Hits Us At Our Core, it disrupts our world, shakes the floor under our feet. Traumatic events can trigger feelings of rage, heartbreak, irritability, confusion, nervousness, just to name a few. You may feel emotionally numb and wonder, Why me? Even though trauma is one of the most difficult experiences a human being can endure, there is hope in knowing that you don’t need to be alone during this process. Effective psychotherapy has consistently been shown to provide relief from trauma.

PTSD is treatable disorder and recovery is possible. In trauma therapy, we will work on enhancing coping skills, processing the traumatic experiences and working towards addressing symptoms, such as avoidance, anxiety, emotional numbness, irritability, and lack of motivation. We will utilize evidence based therapies like Prolonged Exposure (PE) or Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to improve your quality of life.

Though I am trained in Somatic Experiencing (SE), Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and Trauma-Focused CBT, I address trauma as organically as possible, always respecting where my client is, and what he/she/they may need. If appropriate and consented, I will also employ transpersonal psychology tools such as shamanic healing inspired therapy, embodied spirituality, and active energy work to clear emotional and psychic blocks.

I also work with folks who are dealing with the effects of trauma, including those with complex PTSD and developmental trauma. My approach recognizes the lasting impact of trauma interpersonally, as well as in both the mind and body of the afflicted persons. I support clients in navigating triggers, emotional dysregulation, and feelings of shame or guilt, while helping them reclaim a sense of safety and control.

PTSD is something that has touched most of our lives. Trauma certainly has touched nearly all of our lives. Shutting it away only makes the concerns even greater. Facing it is difficult but immensely rewarding as we can free ourselves from the burdens weighting us down. My process is to never jump into the traumas, but to develop trust and provide resources to manage what is to come as we work together to heal your neural network.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be caused by a number of adverse experiences including, but not limited to, abuse, natural disasters, assault, and war. I have training in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to help manage symptoms of trauma. Trauma symptoms can include insomnia, recurring thoughts related to the trauma, trouble trusting others, feelings of shame and guilt, and irritability.

Trauma is hell on earth. Trauma resolved is a gift from the gods. -Peter Levine Trauma can be overwhelming, but alongside trauma is resilience, our natural drive toward healing, wholeness and meaning. To support this, I use the Trauma Resiliency Model, which focuses on the gentle release and reprocessing of traumatic experiences, and teaches simple wellness skills that help you learn to re-set your own nervous system and deepen your resilience, thereby restoring balance to mind, body and spirit.

We all have our stories to share. I am so honored to be able to witness and sort through the strengths brought on by a person's darkest tales. I will create a space that helps you feel safe and supported to explore experiences that are painful to recall. Sharing your story with another empathic person can help free up emotional space to find meaning in the hurt and build room for new joys.

PTSD and trauma have a significant impact on our day to day lives. I have had the pleasure of supporting individuals living with PTSD and/or having past trauma develop a safe space to be vulnerable and utilize EFT to create healthier tools to live with our past experiences in a healthier way in the present.

When we experience something stressful or traumatic, our bodies might start to be more reactive to our environment. Therapy is tailored in the context of any trauma history. We’ll consider your specific needs when developing goals. We’ll also explore how your history has impacted your sense of safety, control, power, relationships, behaviors and emotions.

It is not until we feel our trauma that it can transform from something that feels like an immediate threat in our bodies to something that happened. This is possible. I am trained in both sensorimotor psychotherapy and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), which are both somatic approaches to treating trauma. This means that we go beyond the trauma narrative to where it has rooted in our body.

I have extensive experience working with individuals living with PTSD, particularly those who have experienced complex trauma or generational trauma. Using therapies like EMDR and Brainspotting, I help clients safely process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional impact. My approach is trauma-sensitive, creating a safe, supportive space for clients to explore their past at their own pace while working toward healing and long-term recovery.

I have advanced training in the treatment of trauma as well as training in evidence-based trauma treatments including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Trauma-focused CBT.

Chronic Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can take a very serious toll on your mind and body. Living in a hyper-aroused state is associated with more illness and a poorer quality of life. So, is there any good news? Yes! Trauma-related struggles are some of the most treatable mental health conditions with the right therapy. I am trained in an approach called EMDR , which helps you recall disturbing experiences, reprocess them, and overcome their adverse effects.

PTSD is the label for an array of symptoms that often follow a traumatic event. They may include various levels and derivatives of anxiety and depression, including distressing recollections of the event; flashbacks; nightmares; sleep problems; emotional numbness; avoidance of places, people, and activities that are reminders of the trauma; feeling jumpy; and being easily irritated and angered; difficulties concentrating; low self-esteem; and self-blame, among others.

If you’re living with the effects of trauma, PTSD can make it hard to feel safe or at peace. I provide trauma-informed care to help you process painful memories and experiences in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. Using evidence-based therapies like CBT and DBT, we’ll work at your pace to heal from trauma, regain a sense of safety, and rebuild trust in yourself and the world around you.

When we experience trauma of any kind, parts of us step in to protect us. In the moment, we need those parts and they may even be crucial to our survival. Once we’re through the trauma, those protective parts might start getting in the way. They might feel like anxiety, self-criticism, depression, or the need to be perfect, and they might interfere with our ability to form connections with others. Therapy can help us honor those former survival strategies and help us get unstuck.

Over 12 years of helping those heal who have experienced physical/emotional/sexual/psychological trauma/abuse. I have been trained in evidence-based treatments specifically for the treatment of PTSD.