Therapy for Trauma & CPTSD
Support for people whose nervous system rarely feels at ease, where tension lingers, trust feels uncertain, and relaxing never quite feels possible.
When Trauma Doesn’t Stay in the Past
Trauma can remain in the body and nervous system long after the experiences themselves have passed.
In my work as a therapist, many of the people I meet with are survivors of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, and I’ve seen how these experiences can continue to live in the body long after the events themselves have passed.
You may find yourself feeling anxious, numb, disconnected, or unsure of who you really are. These reactions are not signs that something is wrong with you. They are ways your mind and body learned to protect you.
Over time, this can shape how safe the world feels, how easily you trust others, and how you experience yourself.
Why These Reactions Might Happen
For many people, trauma happens in relationships. When safety is repeatedly disrupted, the nervous system adapts by staying alert.
The same responses that once helped you survive painful experiences may now create tension, distance, or difficulty relaxing.
Healing often involves helping the nervous system discover that new experiences of safety and connection are possible.
Because trauma often happens in relationships, healing can happen in relationships too.
A Deeper Approach to Healing
Supporting survivors of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse has been a significant part of my work as a therapist.
I approach this work with patience and respect for the pace that healing often requires.
At times this may include grounding tools or practical support when emotions feel overwhelming. We also pay attention to the level of intensity you’re experiencing so difficult memories can be explored without becoming too much.
My approach integrates several trauma-informed perspectives:
• Somatic & Mindfulness-Based Work – Trauma often lives in the body as tension, vigilance, or numbness. Sensorimotor-informed approaches help us gently notice and work with these patterns.
• Psychodynamic Therapy and Parts Work – Drawing from self psychology and Internal Family Systems (IFS), we explore the different “parts” of you that may carry pain, protection strategies, or memories, and how that makes you who you are now.
• Narrative Exploration – Talking about what arises in therapy can gradually help separate your identity from the trauma you experienced, allowing your life story to be reclaimed with greater strength and resilience.
What Sessions Might Be Like
Trauma therapy often unfolds slowly and with care.
Rather than pushing toward painful memories too quickly, we focus first on building safety and helping you stay grounded when difficult emotions arise.
Over time, many people find their nervous system begins to settle and new ways of relating to themselves and others become possible.
If you plan to use insurance, I am in-network with BlueCross BlueShield and Aetna (commercial plans), and we can confirm your coverage when we talk.
If You’re Ready
A consultation is a low-pressure way to start.
We can briefly talk about what you're going through and see if working together feels right for you.