Trauma is an emotional response to a distressing or life-threatening event that overwhelms your ability to cope. It can result from experiences such as accidents, natural disasters, abuse, or loss. Trauma may lead to symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, and emotional numbness. These symptoms can interfere with your daily life, relationships, and overall well-being, making it important to seek professional help.
Trauma doesn't always affect people in the same way or on the same timeline. You might notice lingering anxiety, difficulty trusting others, feeling emotionally disconnected, or reacting strongly to situations that remind you of past experiences. If these patterns continue to interfere with your daily life, therapy can provide a supportive space to better understand what you're experiencing and begin moving toward healing.
Dr. Kristin and her team offer trauma-informed therapy designed to create a safe and supportive environment for healing. We use evidence-based approaches such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) to help you process and integrate traumatic memories. These therapies aim to reduce the distress associated with trauma and foster a sense of empowerment.
Our approach is empathetic and non-judgmental, providing a space where you can explore your experiences and emotions at your own pace. We work collaboratively with you to develop coping strategies that enhance resilience and promote healing. By addressing the root causes of trauma, we help you regain control over your life and build a foundation for recovery.
Therapy for trauma is vital because it addresses the long-lasting effects of traumatic experiences, facilitating healing and recovery. Without intervention, trauma can lead to chronic mental health issues, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, or anxiety. Therapy provides tools and strategies to process trauma, reduce symptoms, and improve your quality of life.
Engaging in therapy offers the opportunity to reclaim your life, build resilience, and foster emotional well-being. If trauma is affecting your life, consider reaching out for support. Book an appointment with us and take the first step towards healing and empowerment. Together, we can work towards a future free from the constraints of trauma.
You don’t have to experience a single major event for trauma therapy to be helpful. If past experiences continue to affect your relationships, emotions, sense of safety, or daily life, therapy may provide support. If you’re still unsure, our article on how to know if trauma therapy could help explores some of the signs that it may be time to reach out.
Your therapist will first focus on building trust and understanding your experiences before working through traumatic memories. Therapy moves at a pace that feels safe and manageable for you.
No. Trauma therapy is never about forcing you to revisit painful experiences before you’re ready. Together, you’ll decide when and how to explore difficult memories.
The length of therapy depends on your experiences, goals, and the approach that’s right for you. Some people benefit from short-term therapy, while others choose longer-term support.
Yes. Trauma can continue to affect your thoughts, emotions, and relationships long after an event has passed. Therapy can help you process those experiences and reduce their impact over time. If you’ve been thinking about reaching out but aren’t sure what to expect, our guide to starting therapy as an adult can help you feel more prepared for your first sessions.
Not everyone who experiences trauma develops PTSD. A therapist can help you understand your symptoms and recommend an approach that fits your needs. If you’d like to learn more about how trauma can affect people over time, including the signs of Complex PTSD, read our article on complex PTSD in adults.
Yes. Therapy is confidential, with a few legal exceptions related to safety that your therapist will explain during your first appointment.
If anxiety is making it difficult to enjoy your daily life, maintain relationships, concentrate at work, or feel like yourself, it may be helpful to speak with a therapist. You don’t need to wait until your symptoms become overwhelming to seek support.
Your first sessions focus on understanding your experiences, identifying the situations or thoughts contributing to your anxiety, and discussing your goals for therapy. Together, you’ll develop an approach that feels supportive and tailored to your needs.
Treatment depends on your unique experiences and concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based approaches, and psychodynamic therapy can all be effective in helping people better understand and manage anxiety.
Everyone’s experience is different. Some people begin noticing positive changes within a few months, while others benefit from longer-term therapy to explore deeper patterns and build lasting coping strategies.
Yes. Even if anxiety has been part of your life for a long time, therapy can help you better understand your patterns, develop new coping skills, and create meaningful changes over time. Many people feel uncertain about beginning therapy, even when they know they want support. Our guide to starting therapy as an adult can help you understand what to expect.
No. Many people begin therapy because they recognize persistent worry, stress, or physical symptoms that are affecting their lives. A formal diagnosis isn’t required to begin exploring whether therapy could help.
Yes. For some people, therapy and medication work well together. If medication may be beneficial, your therapist can discuss your options and coordinate care with your healthcare provider when appropriate.