I like to define trauma as “too much, too fast, too soon.” It’s anything that overwhelms your nervous system and leaves an imprint on how you function day to day. Trauma isn’t just about extreme events - it can be anything that felt too big to process at the time.

There are different types of trauma:

• “Little t” trauma includes things like ongoing criticism, emotional neglect, or relationship wounds.

• “Big T” trauma includes events like abuse, accidents, or life-threatening situations.

Trauma responses aren’t just flashbacks or nightmares. They can also look like avoiding certain situations, struggling with big emotions, or feeling constantly on edge. Sometimes, this shows up as emotional flashbacks - sudden waves of shame, fear, or panic that don’t seem connected to the present moment but are actually rooted in past experiences. You might not have a clear memory of what caused it, but your body remembers.

You might benefit from trauma therapy if you:

• Feel stuck in patterns of fear, anxiety, or shame.

• Have difficulty trusting others or feeling safe in relationships.

• Experience emotional flashbacks, nightmares, or intrusive thoughts.

• Struggle with self-worth, people-pleasing, or perfectionism.

• Have physical symptoms like chronic tension, fatigue, or digestive issues.

Traditional talk therapy focuses on insight and reflection, while trauma therapy is designed to help reprocess distressing memories, regulate the nervous system, and shift deeply ingrained emotional patterns. We don’t just talk about what happened- we work on how to release its hold on you.

No. Trauma therapy isn’t about reliving the past- it’s about healing in the present. We focus on helping you feel safe, regulated, and in control before processing difficult experiences. You’ll never be pushed to share more than you’re ready for.

That’s completely okay. Trauma can affect memory, but healing doesn’t require perfect recall. We work with what you do know- your emotions, body sensations, and present-day struggles- to help you move forward.

Yes. Many clients come to me after years of therapy that provided insight but didn’t fully address how trauma shows up in their body and emotions. If you feel like you intellectually understand your struggles but still feel triggered or overwhelmed, trauma therapy might help bridge that gap.

Simply put - it takes as long as it takes. There’s no set timeline. Healing is individual, and we go at your pace. Some clients feel relief after a few months, while others prefer long-term support. My goal is to equip you with the tools you need to heal and live more freely- however long that takes.

Absolutely. Trauma isn’t just about what happened- it’s about how it affected you. If you struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, or emotional overwhelm, your experiences are valid, and healing is possible.