Healing.
Healing from trauma is a complex and non-linear path that requires immense courage, vulnerability, and trust. It is a journey that is neither easy nor predictable, as each individual's experience with trauma is distinct and deeply personal.
However, amidst this diversity, a shared element emerges—a remarkable beauty that unfolds as clients embark on their healing process. Witnessing this transformation, I have repeatedly observed clients rediscovering themselves, unearthing depths of strength and resilience they had yet to realize existed within them.
This process of self-discovery within the context of trauma healing is a profound and awe-inspiring aspect of my work. It is a testament to the resiliency of each client, as they navigate their way back to a sense of wholeness and empowerment. My role is to provide guidance, support, and a safe space where this inner journey can unfold, helping clients tap into their innate strength and reclaim their authentic selves.
Healing from trauma is a complex and non-linear path that requires immense courage, vulnerability, and trust. It is a journey that is neither easy nor predictable, as each individual's experience with trauma is distinct and deeply personal.
However, amidst this diversity, a shared element emerges—a remarkable beauty that unfolds as clients embark on their healing process. Witnessing this transformation, I have repeatedly observed clients rediscovering themselves, unearthing depths of strength and resilience they had yet to realize existed within them.
This process of self-discovery within the context of trauma healing is a profound and awe-inspiring aspect of my work. It is a testament to the resiliency of each client, as they navigate their way back to a sense of wholeness and empowerment. My role is to provide guidance, support, and a safe space where this inner journey can unfold, helping clients tap into their innate strength and reclaim their authentic selves.
My Approach.
I firmly believe that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy, recognizing that each client's needs and experiences are unique. Consequently, I prioritize tailoring my therapeutic style to match the individual I am working with. At the onset of therapy, I invest time in getting to know you, actively listening to your past experiences of healing and discerning what has been effective or ineffective in your journey thus far.
Together, we collaborate to establish treatment goals, and we brainstorm therapeutic approaches that hold the potential to support your progress in achieving these objectives. To inform my conceptualization and address distress, I draw upon feminist, ecological, and multicultural frameworks. It is essential to acknowledge that coping mechanisms developed during traumatic experiences may have been adaptive and necessary at the time but can subsequently contribute to internal and relational distress as you evolve and heal.
To guide our therapeutic process, I integrate interventions from a variety of modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic approaches, as well as Somatic Experiencing and Mindfulness practices. Our journey begins with active listening and validating the ways in which trauma impacts your life. Psycho-education plays a crucial role in normalizing and making sense of the brain and body's response to trauma. Additionally, we utilize coping strategies and grounding techniques to help stabilize anxiety, manage flashbacks, or nightmares. Together, we embark on the path of processing and finding meaning in your experiences of trauma.
As an expert in trauma, my primary goal is to support you in navigating these symptoms and guiding you towards a place where you no longer feel defined or confined by your trauma. Through our collaborative work, we aim to foster healing, growth, and a sense of empowerment that transcends the impact of trauma on your life.
I firmly believe that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy, recognizing that each client's needs and experiences are unique. Consequently, I prioritize tailoring my therapeutic style to match the individual I am working with. At the onset of therapy, I invest time in getting to know you, actively listening to your past experiences of healing and discerning what has been effective or ineffective in your journey thus far.
Together, we collaborate to establish treatment goals, and we brainstorm therapeutic approaches that hold the potential to support your progress in achieving these objectives. To inform my conceptualization and address distress, I draw upon feminist, ecological, and multicultural frameworks. It is essential to acknowledge that coping mechanisms developed during traumatic experiences may have been adaptive and necessary at the time but can subsequently contribute to internal and relational distress as you evolve and heal.
To guide our therapeutic process, I integrate interventions from a variety of modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic approaches, as well as Somatic Experiencing and Mindfulness practices. Our journey begins with active listening and validating the ways in which trauma impacts your life. Psycho-education plays a crucial role in normalizing and making sense of the brain and body's response to trauma. Additionally, we utilize coping strategies and grounding techniques to help stabilize anxiety, manage flashbacks, or nightmares. Together, we embark on the path of processing and finding meaning in your experiences of trauma.
As an expert in trauma, my primary goal is to support you in navigating these symptoms and guiding you towards a place where you no longer feel defined or confined by your trauma. Through our collaborative work, we aim to foster healing, growth, and a sense of empowerment that transcends the impact of trauma on your life.
My Clients.
I have extensive experience working with teenagers and adults across various age groups. Throughout my early career, I dedicated my focus to supporting individuals in early adulthood. I also have valuable experience collaborating with parents and families to address the trauma their young-adult child may have encountered.
In my practice, I am deeply attentive to the intersectionality of identities that my clients bring, recognizing the significance of marginalized or systemically oppressed aspects of themselves. I understand that these marginalized identities can contribute to complex experiences of trauma. It is crucial to acknowledge that the betrayal experienced from others, including systems within our society, subsequent to the initial trauma can be as challenging as the original traumatic event itself.
Many of the individuals I work with have endured multiple, intersecting, and complex traumas throughout their lives. In the aftermath of betrayal trauma, my clients commonly express symptoms such as mood swings, disruptions in sleep and eating patterns, increased isolation or heightened dependence on others, difficulties with focus or concentration, escalated substance use, and an altered sense of self or disrupted meaning-making in their lives.
By fostering a safe and non-judgmental space, I aim to help clients navigate these symptoms and the complex dynamics of betrayal trauma. Together, we address the emotional, cognitive, and behavioral impacts of these experiences, working towards healing, resilience, and the restoration of a meaningful and authentic sense of self.
I have extensive experience working with teenagers and adults across various age groups. Throughout my early career, I dedicated my focus to supporting individuals in early adulthood. I also have valuable experience collaborating with parents and families to address the trauma their young-adult child may have encountered.
In my practice, I am deeply attentive to the intersectionality of identities that my clients bring, recognizing the significance of marginalized or systemically oppressed aspects of themselves. I understand that these marginalized identities can contribute to complex experiences of trauma. It is crucial to acknowledge that the betrayal experienced from others, including systems within our society, subsequent to the initial trauma can be as challenging as the original traumatic event itself.
Many of the individuals I work with have endured multiple, intersecting, and complex traumas throughout their lives. In the aftermath of betrayal trauma, my clients commonly express symptoms such as mood swings, disruptions in sleep and eating patterns, increased isolation or heightened dependence on others, difficulties with focus or concentration, escalated substance use, and an altered sense of self or disrupted meaning-making in their lives.
By fostering a safe and non-judgmental space, I aim to help clients navigate these symptoms and the complex dynamics of betrayal trauma. Together, we address the emotional, cognitive, and behavioral impacts of these experiences, working towards healing, resilience, and the restoration of a meaningful and authentic sense of self.
I have extensive experience working with teenagers and adults across various age groups. Throughout my early career, I dedicated my focus to supporting individuals in early adulthood. I also have valuable experience collaborating with parents and families to address the trauma their young-adult child may have encountered.
In my practice, I am deeply attentive to the intersectionality of identities that my clients bring, recognizing the significance of marginalized or systemically oppressed aspects of themselves. I understand that these marginalized identities can contribute to complex experiences of trauma. It is crucial to acknowledge that the betrayal experienced from others, including systems within our society, subsequent to the initial trauma can be as challenging as the original traumatic event itself.
Many of the individuals I work with have endured multiple, intersecting, and complex traumas throughout their lives. In the aftermath of betrayal trauma, my clients commonly express symptoms such as mood swings, disruptions in sleep and eating patterns, increased isolation or heightened dependence on others, difficulties with focus or concentration, escalated substance use, and an altered sense of self or disrupted meaning-making in their lives.
By fostering a safe and non-judgmental space, I aim to help clients navigate these symptoms and the complex dynamics of betrayal trauma. Together, we address the emotional, cognitive, and behavioral impacts of these experiences, working towards healing, resilience, and the restoration of a meaningful and authentic sense of self.
I have extensive experience working with teenagers and adults across various age groups. Throughout my early career, I dedicated my focus to supporting individuals in early adulthood. I also have valuable experience collaborating with parents and families to address the trauma their young-adult child may have encountered.
In my practice, I am deeply attentive to the intersectionality of identities that my clients bring, recognizing the significance of marginalized or systemically oppressed aspects of themselves. I understand that these marginalized identities can contribute to complex experiences of trauma. It is crucial to acknowledge that the betrayal experienced from others, including systems within our society, subsequent to the initial trauma can be as challenging as the original traumatic event itself.
Many of the individuals I work with have endured multiple, intersecting, and complex traumas throughout their lives. In the aftermath of betrayal trauma, my clients commonly express symptoms such as mood swings, disruptions in sleep and eating patterns, increased isolation or heightened dependence on others, difficulties with focus or concentration, escalated substance use, and an altered sense of self or disrupted meaning-making in their lives.
By fostering a safe and non-judgmental space, I aim to help clients navigate these symptoms and the complex dynamics of betrayal trauma. Together, we address the emotional, cognitive, and behavioral impacts of these experiences, working towards healing, resilience, and the restoration of a meaningful and authentic sense of self.
I have extensive experience working with teenagers and adults across various age groups. Throughout my early career, I dedicated my focus to supporting individuals in early adulthood. I also have valuable experience collaborating with parents and families to address the trauma their young-adult child may have encountered.
In my practice, I am deeply attentive to the intersectionality of identities that my clients bring, recognizing the significance of marginalized or systemically oppressed aspects of themselves. I understand that these marginalized identities can contribute to complex experiences of trauma. It is crucial to acknowledge that the betrayal experienced from others, including systems within our society, subsequent to the initial trauma can be as challenging as the original traumatic event itself.
Many of the individuals I work with have endured multiple, intersecting, and complex traumas throughout their lives. In the aftermath of betrayal trauma, my clients commonly express symptoms such as mood swings, disruptions in sleep and eating patterns, increased isolation or heightened dependence on others, difficulties with focus or concentration, escalated substance use, and an altered sense of self or disrupted meaning-making in their lives.
By fostering a safe and non-judgmental space, I aim to help clients navigate these symptoms and the complex dynamics of betrayal trauma. Together, we address the emotional, cognitive, and behavioral impacts of these experiences, working towards healing, resilience, and the restoration of a meaningful and authentic sense of self.
I have extensive experience working with teenagers and adults across various age groups. Throughout my early career, I dedicated my focus to supporting individuals in early adulthood. I also have valuable experience collaborating with parents and families to address the trauma their young-adult child may have encountered.
In my practice, I am deeply attentive to the intersectionality of identities that my clients bring, recognizing the significance of marginalized or systemically oppressed aspects of themselves. I understand that these marginalized identities can contribute to complex experiences of trauma. It is crucial to acknowledge that the betrayal experienced from others, including systems within our society, subsequent to the initial trauma can be as challenging as the original traumatic event itself.
Many of the individuals I work with have endured multiple, intersecting, and complex traumas throughout their lives. In the aftermath of betrayal trauma, my clients commonly express symptoms such as mood swings, disruptions in sleep and eating patterns, increased isolation or heightened dependence on others, difficulties with focus or concentration, escalated substance use, and an altered sense of self or disrupted meaning-making in their lives.
By fostering a safe and non-judgmental space, I aim to help clients navigate these symptoms and the complex dynamics of betrayal trauma. Together, we address the emotional, cognitive, and behavioral impacts of these experiences, working towards healing, resilience, and the restoration of a meaningful and authentic sense of self.
I have extensive experience working with teenagers and adults across various age groups. Throughout my early career, I dedicated my focus to supporting individuals in early adulthood. I also have valuable experience collaborating with parents and families to address the trauma their young-adult child may have encountered.
In my practice, I am deeply attentive to the intersectionality of identities that my clients bring, recognizing the significance of marginalized or systemically oppressed aspects of themselves. I understand that these marginalized identities can contribute to complex experiences of trauma. It is crucial to acknowledge that the betrayal experienced from others, including systems within our society, subsequent to the initial trauma can be as challenging as the original traumatic event itself.
Many of the individuals I work with have endured multiple, intersecting, and complex traumas throughout their lives. In the aftermath of betrayal trauma, my clients commonly express symptoms such as mood swings, disruptions in sleep and eating patterns, increased isolation or heightened dependence on others, difficulties with focus or concentration, escalated substance use, and an altered sense of self or disrupted meaning-making in their lives.
By fostering a safe and non-judgmental space, I aim to help clients navigate these symptoms and the complex dynamics of betrayal trauma. Together, we address the emotional, cognitive, and behavioral impacts of these experiences, working towards healing, resilience, and the restoration of a meaningful and authentic sense of self.
I have extensive experience working with teenagers and adults across various age groups. Throughout my early career, I dedicated my focus to supporting individuals in early adulthood. I also have valuable experience collaborating with parents and families to address the trauma their young-adult child may have encountered.
In my practice, I am deeply attentive to the intersectionality of identities that my clients bring, recognizing the significance of marginalized or systemically oppressed aspects of themselves. I understand that these marginalized identities can contribute to complex experiences of trauma. It is crucial to acknowledge that the betrayal experienced from others, including systems within our society, subsequent to the initial trauma can be as challenging as the original traumatic event itself.
Many of the individuals I work with have endured multiple, intersecting, and complex traumas throughout their lives. In the aftermath of betrayal trauma, my clients commonly express symptoms such as mood swings, disruptions in sleep and eating patterns, increased isolation or heightened dependence on others, difficulties with focus or concentration, escalated substance use, and an altered sense of self or disrupted meaning-making in their lives.
By fostering a safe and non-judgmental space, I aim to help clients navigate these symptoms and the complex dynamics of betrayal trauma. Together, we address the emotional, cognitive, and behavioral impacts of these experiences, working towards healing, resilience, and the restoration of a meaningful and authentic sense of self.
