“Pain is only bearable if we know it will end, not if we deny it exists”
- Viktor Frankl
The gold standard in trauma treatment is EMDR therapy. I offer this, in addition to other evidenced based therapies, to give my clients the greatest chance for symptom relief. Learn more here.
How do you define trauma?
There’s no single way to define trauma; the way I view it is an extremely distressing event, or events, that change the way one sees themselves, others, or the world. Trauma also compounds, so left untreated - the more trauma we experience the more ingrained the negative beliefs become.
What is Complex Trauma?
Complex PTSD, or C-PTSD, occurs when a person experiences traumatic events that are truly, or perceived as, inescapable such as those in abusive relationships or children experiencing abuse or neglect. The primary differences between PTSD and C-PTSD are those with C-PTSD tend to have higher experiences of dissociation and interpersonal difficulties. Those with C-PTSD are more likely to have an insecure attachment style.
How is treating trauma different than other concerns?
I specialize in PTSD, specifically C-PTSD stemming from relational and attachment wounds (e.g. domestic and sexual violence, child abuse/ neglect, religious trauma, etc). I do this work with more vulnerability by sharing about my own lived experiences with trauma, promoting self- compassion, enhancing feelings of safety, and strengthening positive relationship dynamics. The most important part of therapy is having a strong therapeutic alliance with your therapist, this is especially true when there is a history of relational trauma.