Trauma Therapy

Understanding the Impact of Trauma

If you’ve been through something deeply upsetting—whether recently or long ago—and it still feels unresolved, you’re not alone. Trauma therapy can help you make sense of these experiences and begin to heal. Trauma affects more than just our memories. It can quietly shape how we feel, think, and relate to others. According to the American Psychological Association, trauma is a natural response to events that overwhelm our ability to cope. But it doesn’t always look the way people expect.

For some, trauma is loud and unmistakable—flashbacks, nightmares, panic, or feeling constantly on edge. For others, it’s quieter but just as painful: feeling anxious in everyday situations, struggling to say no, or constantly trying to keep the peace to avoid conflict or rejection.

You might notice that:

• You feel distant in relationships or have trouble trusting others.

• You often withdraw, even if you’re not sure why.

• You have difficulty sleeping or feel emotionally numb.

• You carry a sense of dread, tension, or confusion—despite everything looking “fine” on the outside.

These reactions are more common than you may think. Trauma can disconnect us from our emotions, our bodies, and even our sense of self. And while these experiences can feel exhausting and isolating, you don’t have to go through it alone.

How Trauma Connects to Other Struggles

Many people dealing with trauma also experience related challenges, like:

• Anxiety or burnout

• Low self-esteem

• Food anxiety or disordered eating

If you’re navigating any of these alongside unresolved trauma, it’s not a coincidence. Therapy can help you explore how past experiences may be influencing your present and support you in building new ways of coping and connecting.

Starting Therapy for Trauma: A Gentle, Supportive Approach

If you’re considering therapy for trauma, you’ve already taken an important first step. In our work together, we’ll gently explore how your past may be affecting your current thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. This process isn’t about reliving the pain—it’s about making space to understand it, so it can loosen its grip on your life.

How EMDR Supports Trauma Therapy and Emotional Healing

One approach I offer is EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a research-supported trauma therapy. EMDR helps your brain reprocess distressing memories so they lose their emotional charge. It’s especially helpful if you feel “stuck” in the past or constantly triggered by things that seem small but feel overwhelming. Many clients find that EMDR helps them feel calmer, less reactive, and more in control of their lives. Find out more about EMDR. 

“Time doesn’t heal you—you heal you.”
EMDR is one tool that helps you do just that.