Trauma Recovery

Inner turmoil doesn’t have to define your life.

If this is how you feel, you’re not alone. Many people feel trapped by past trauma, unable to break the patterns holding them back. We know how hard it can be.

We often hear from clients, “I wish people knew how hard I’m trying.”

We’re here to help you understand these thoughts and feelings so you can reclaim your sense of self.

We know how hard it can be.

You’ll meet with a therapist who can empathize with you. Trauma is such an intense and specific experience; we get how hard it can be to feel seen and understood.

We work holistically, addressing your trauma from every angle.

Our experience and knowledge make us effective collaborators, helping you determine the best direction for your next steps.

Trauma therapy is different.

A little history…

Trauma therapy draws inspiration from ancient body-mind-spirit practices. Mindfulness comes from Buddhist traditions. Many indigenous healing systems use holistic approaches. Cultures from around the globe have used these practices for thousands of years. They emphasize the interconnectedness of the body, mind, and spirit in healing.

Trauma therapy also integrates insights from Western psychology. We can draw the emphasis on the nervous system back to Jean-Martin Charcot, a neurologist at the Salpêtrière Hospital in Paris in the mid to late 1800s. The concept of dissociation—feelings of disconnection or numbing—are particularly important. Dissociation was first studied by a colleague of Charcot named Pierre Janet. Janet’s groundbreaking work on dissociation shapes our understanding of how trauma impacts the mind and body to this day.

Where are we now?

Trauma therapy has evolved. It has become clear that experiential approaches—those that actively engage the body and nervous system—are essential for addressing trauma at its roots. These methods help resolve the physical and emotional imprints of trauma that talking alone cannot fully reach.

In fact, simply talking about trauma without careful guidance can sometimes be counterproductive. Doing so can trigger emotional flashbacks or leave clients overwhelmed. That’s why talk therapy alone is often insufficient for trauma healing.

Discussing trauma is an important part of the healing process. But, we must approach it with care and awareness. Think: when you talk about your trauma, do you feel intense anxiety or emotional flooding? Or do you feel flat and disconnected, as if the words aren’t yours? These body responses offer crucial information about where healing needs to begin.

At our practice, we work with you to understand these responses and guide the healing process. By addressing both the mind and body, we aim to create a safe and effective path toward lasting recovery.

When you work with us, we assess and interpret your body’s responses for targeted healing.