Trauma & Complex PTSD (CPTSD) Therapy
Trauma can change how you see yourself, others, and the world. Whether your experiences were a single overwhelming event or years of emotional neglect, abuse, or chronic stress, therapy can help you move beyond survival mode and create a life that feels safer and more connected.
Trauma is not defined by what happened but how your mind and body responded to an experience…
Trauma may result from:
Childhood abuse or neglect
Emotional abuse or manipulation
Domestic violence
Sexual assault
Medical trauma
Military service
Accidents
Sudden loss or grief
Racism, ableism, sexism, discrimination, or community violence
Chronic stress or repeated adverse experiences
Complex PTSD (CPTSD)
Complex PTSD often develops after prolonged or repeated trauma, particularly during childhood or within relationships where safety and trust were consistently disrupted.
In addition to traditional PTSD symptoms, individuals with CPTSD may experience:
Persistent feelings of shame or guilt
Difficulty trusting others
Fear of abandonment
Emotional numbness or intense emotional reactions
Chronic anxiety
Difficulty setting healthy boundaries
Negative self-beliefs
Relationship challenges
Feeling disconnected from yourself or others
Many people spend years believing these reactions are part of their personality when the patterns of responses and experiences that develop in response are intelligent, protective responses to trauma.
Our Approach to Trauma Therapy
Healing from trauma is not about forcing yourself to relive painful experiences. We don’t have to retell, or even remember, the story to heal from it.
Our approach emphasizes creating safety first. Together, we work to:
Understand how trauma affects your nervous system
Develop grounding and coping skills
Strengthen emotional regulation
Build healthy boundaries
Process traumatic experiences at a pace that feels manageable
Reduce shame and self-criticism
Improve relationships and communication
Reconnect with your values and strengths
Therapy is a collaborative process of healing that supports you to move beyond survival, restore trust in yourself and others, and create a life rooted in safety, connection, and possibility.