Trauma can leave lasting imprints on our lives including how we see ourselves, how we relate to others, and how safe we feel in the world. Whether stemming from a single overwhelming event or from the cumulative experiences over time, trauma often continues to shape our present experience long after the original events have passed. My work with trauma survivors is grounded in the understanding that healing is possible, and that the symptoms that may feel overwhelming or confusing are actually the mind and body’s attempt to protect and survive.

In our work together, I strive to create a safe and compassionate space where you can begin to process those experiences at your own pace. Trauma work involves building the internal resources and safety needed in order to gradually integrate what has happened. This means honoring your resilience and the ways you adapted while also gently addressing the patterns of behavior and thought that no longer serve you.

I utilize EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) as one of the tools in supporting the healing from trauma. EMDR is based on the idea that our minds have a natural capacity to move towards healing and wholeness. When a traumatic event occurs, it can sometimes overwhelm our brain’s normal information-processing system. If the memory isn’t fully processed, it can get “stuck” with the original emotions, images, and negative beliefs about ourselves. This can manifest as intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, nightmares, and other symptoms of PTSD.

Through EMDR, these “frozen” memories can be gently processed and integrated. Clients often come to both understand and feel that the event is in the past. The aim is to reclaim your sense of self, rebuild trust in yourself and others, and discover that you can feel safe and present in your own life. It is about moving from a sense of surviving to living more fully. Throughout this process, we will work collaboratively, and your pace and wisdom will be respected.

“Every human being has a true genuine authentic self. The trauma is the disconnection from it. The healing is the reconnection with it.”

Gabor Mate