Trauma Informed Therapy

Many people come to therapy carrying more than just the symptoms they’re experiencing—anxiety, depression, burnout, low self-worth, or relationship struggles. Often, these symptoms are connected to deeper wounds from past experiences: trauma, difficult relationships, chronic stress, or simply feeling unseen or unheard for too long. My approach is trauma-informed, meaning I always take into account how your past may be affecting your present, without pathologizing your responses. I focus on creating a safe, supportive space where you don’t have to explain why something hurts—you just get to be real about what you're feeling and where you want to go.

I primarily use Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TI-CBT) to help you identify and shift thought patterns that may be keeping you stuck, while staying sensitive to your history and emotional needs. I also integrate DBT skills—like emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness—to help you build coping tools that actually work in your day-to-day life. And with a Solution-Focused lens, we’ll tap into your strengths and look toward the future, focusing on what’s possible rather than just what’s painful.

This work is collaborative, at your pace, and grounded in respect. Whether you’ve been through something clearly traumatic or you’re dealing with the kind of pain that’s hard to name, therapy can be a place to reconnect with yourself, feel more empowered, and start to heal in a way that lasts.