Healing from Trauma
Humans work hard to adapt.
Experiences shape us, and sometimes the take-away is a place of joy and growth. However, sometimes, it’s not as positive.
Our emotions are parts of our bodies, determining physical responses such as shaking, pounding heart, and shortness of breath.
When emotionally loaded events happen, we store the response in the body. Sometimes it gets stuck there, and letting go feels too frightening.
The proper support helps you examine and release that which you do not need.
You know what works and doesn’t work for you. In your heart, you have intrinsic, deep-seated wisdom that will turn your life toward abundance and away from scarcity.
Our work together is fine-tuning the antenna that seeks out that call to abundance.
Sometimes, to hear that call requires figuring out a way to reduce the noisy interference from substance use. But that’s OK – you won’t have to do it alone! Every element of my training as a psychotherapist is rooted in the importance of trauma in the human experience. Whether it’s working on finding better coping, witnessing your story, using art, inner child work, or somatics, I have a depth and bredth of experience that can help you trust in your healing.
Therapy helps you find answers to your questions.
“Why am I so ‘stuck’ on this? It’s been so long!”
The short answer: trauma doesn’t grow. That’s why sometimes when you’re feeling activated, you may respond emotionally as someone much younger. Until you have a chance to process the pain and find new coping, that old coping will stick around as your best defense against hard feelings.
“But it wasn’t even a big deal!”
It certainly may feel that way, but there is a reason you’re still carrying it. I’m with you in a judgment-free place to explore more. Together, we can keep what you need and let go of the things that no longer serve.
Reach out today, and start feeling better.
There’s no need to keep carrying old solutions to a life you no longer want. Reach out today, we can find a place to begin.