TRAUMA & PTSD

Almost everyone has experienced some degree of trauma in their lives. It can be helpful to view trauma as any stressful event or circumstance that overwhelms an ability to cope.  This can be an incredibly frightening event, such as an event of relational abuse, a sudden death, witnessing a tragic accident, natural disaster, or a near-death experience.  Trauma can also result from more chronic forms of stress, such as repetitive emotional neglect, shame, bullying, even unstable or inconsistent living environments. Even harmful patterns of how we were treated in our families growing up can cumulatively impact our nervous systems and color our view of life.  

 

All forms of unresolved trauma are important to address.  In response to trauma, it is common to experience either too much arousal (anxiety, vigilance or constantly rushing) or too little arousal (depression, numbness, or lethargy). Therapy can provide a safe place to navigate intense emotions, sensations and memories with someone who remains grounded and trained to assist you face and manage those complex responses.  

​

Trauma informed therapy can empower you with the tools necessary to ground yourself, reduce stress, and establish an inner sense of safety.  Therapy can be used to bring you sense of calm and vitality that trauma steals away. 

​

Resolving trauma is a powerful way to transform one’s life. We consider it a true honor to provide you with a a safe context and relationship in which you can explore, understand, and heal the experiences that keep your trapped in the past.