Trauma is a reaction that individuals have in response to an event that they perceive as overwhelming. Responses to trauma can be so overwhelming that completing daily tasks, such as going to work, or getting out of bed, may be a struggle. A significant symptom of trauma is feeling as if the traumatic event is still happening, sometimes, even years after the event occurred.
In therapy, we go through various stages of trauma work that help regain safety and wellbeing. As a certified Emotionally Focused Individual Therapist and Supervisor (EFIT-certified) I provide a supportive space for you to connect with the younger parts of yourself that once needed support and healing but did not receive it. Using the EFT model I gently guide you through painful experiences from the past that have profoundly shaped who you are today. Together, we navigate these moments of feeling stuck and alone, allowing for deeper emotional processing and healing. Over time this process helps you to nurture the parts of yourself that felt stuck and hopeless, creating space for new possibilities, self-compassion and meaningful long-lasting change. A fundamental component of the EFT model in relation to trauma is helping you re-tell your story in a safe and nonjudgmental environment that promotes healing. I also offer multiple techniques that alleviate anxiety and help "put the brakes on" in case trauma work becomes too overwhelming.
Once you have the tools to navigate trauma symptoms, such as sadness, anger, and/or dissociation, it often becomes possible to experience renewed hope for the future. Additionally, I offer insights into how trauma and the brain are connected, helping to make sense of emotional patterns and responses.
