Trauma

PTSD & Trauma Recovery

You are not broken.

Trauma doesn’t always come from one major event—it can build over time from experiences of grief, neglect, abuse, or ongoing stress. You may notice yourself feeling constantly on edge, emotionally numb, easily overwhelmed, or stuck in past memories you can't seem to shake.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can show up in both loud and quiet ways, but its impact is real. You deserve a space to process your experiences with care and without judgment.

Many of us will experience trauma at least once in our lifetime, whether it’s abuse or neglect, the sudden death of a loved one, a violent criminal act, a car accident, exposure to the violence of war, a natural disaster, witnessing someone else experience violence, or a wide variety of other experiences.

While some people are resilient and can recover from trauma over time with the love and support of family and friends, others may experience the effects of lasting trauma, which can cause a person to live with deep emotional pain, fear, confusion, anger, and other intense emotions long after the traumatic event has passed.

Symptoms of trauma can include:

• Avoiding specific people, locations, sights, situations, and sounds, that serve as reminders of the traumatic event
• Fear, sadness, numbness, and guilt
• Intrusive thoughts, nightmares or flashbacks
• Guilt and shame
• Anger and irritability
• Hypervigilance or often being watchful or on guard
• Self-harming behavior (e.g., cutting)
• Sleep disturbances
• Loss of interest in activities that were once considered enjoyable
• Difficulty remembering details of the distressing event

If you've experienced a traumatic situation, the support, guidance, and assistance of a therapist is fundamental to healing from trauma. Research has proven that psychotherapy is the most effective form of treatment for trauma. 

How I Work with Trauma

With over two decades of experience, I specialize in helping clients gently unpack and heal from trauma in a way that feels safe and manageable for them. In trauma therapy, there is no “rushing” or pressure to share more than you are ready for—your comfort and sense of safety come first. We move entirely at your pace, honoring your boundaries and allowing you to explore your experiences only when you feel ready. My role is to create a compassionate, supportive space where you feel in control of the process, knowing that each step forward is taken when the time is right for you.  

We’ll work together to:

• _{Understand how trauma affects your body, mind, and relationships}
• _{Reduce symptoms like anxiety, flashbacks, irritability, guilt, shame, sleep issues, anger, and others}
• _{Reclaim your sense of safety, agency, and connection}
• _{Explore tools to regulate your nervous system and soothe overwhelm}

I incorporate trauma-informed techniques, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), to support deeper healing—always grounded in trust, collaboration, and compassion.

You Don’t Have to Carry This Alone

You’ve likely spent a long time holding it all together. Therapy offers a space where you can finally put the weight down and begin to heal.

I’ll meet you with warmth and respect, no matter what your story holds. You are not too much. You are not too late.

Reach out to schedule a free phone consultation if you're ready to begin. I offer therapy for clients impacted by trauma and PTSD via telehealth in North Carolina and Florida.