Trauma Informed Care
Not all trauma is caused by a single event. Many people experience emotional abuse in childhood or as adults, in intimate relationships. Over time, this trauma affects your identity, boundaries, and self-worth.
I have personally done the hard work of healing from childhood adversity and relational harm. Because of this, I understand how difficult it is to work on these issues. I approach my clients with empathy, and a deep respect for what it takes to face this kind of healing.
I work with people who have struggled with feeling unseen, criticized, controlled, or emotionally unsafe — and who want to work to rebuild their lives.
I help people work through the experiences and effects of childhood and relationship trauma, including:
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Long-term childhood invalidation
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Emotional and psychological abuse
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Abusive relationships (coercive control and narcissistic abuse)
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Chronic relational trauma
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Loss of identity
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Deep, persistent shame
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A harsh inner critic
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Hypervigilance
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People-pleasing
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Emotional shutdown
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Difficulty trusting themselves
Many of struggles go by unnoticed, but internally, they can cause long-term damage to your self-esteem, boundaries, and nervous system regulation.
Much of our work may focus on:
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Understanding your trauma responses
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Rebuilding self-esteem after relational trauma
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Learning self-validation
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Strengthening boundaries
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Restoring self-trust
My approach is trauma-informed, empathetic, and relational, and I work at a pace your nervous system can tolerate. I focus on rebuilding self-trust, strengthening boundaries, and helping you understand your trauma responses and coping mechanisms without shame.
If this resonates with you, you’re welcome to reach out. You don’t need to be certain, have the right words, or know exactly what you want to work on. Questions are always welcome.
I offer a brief, no-pressure meet and greet by phone or video so you can get a sense of how I work and whether it feels like a good fit. You can email me directly, and we can begin there.