Trauma Recovery
A storm just over the horizon…
Like dark clouds swirling out of control, your thoughts swirl…
“I can’t take this anymore!
“It’s too intense inside.”
“I must be doing something wrong.”
“Maybe I’m just bad?!”
“What’s the point… people don’t like me anyway.”
If you fail, you’re bad. If you succeed, you don’t deserve it. That belief sets up a world where there’s no point in trying.
It’s no wonder you’re overwhelmed.
Shame, guilt, fear, and insecurity gnaw at your sense of self. Rage simmers beneath the surface, accompanied by an anxiety that never quite goes away.
There’s a persistent dread that something will go wrong, leaving you feeling disempowered.
You fear abandonment, yet you crave intimacy.
You want to be with others, yet you push them away.
You want to succeed, but the thought of failure is unbearable.
Life becomes a constant tension – like standing at a fork in the road, paralyzed because you cannot decide which way to go.
Miserable as your world shrinks around you…
No aim for the future, no satisfaction in the present, and no respite from the flashbacks of the past…
Lashing out, overreacting, and retreating into escapism are unhealthy ways to relieve tension, but they don’t make life any easier.
But you hang in there and put on a brave face! You fake your way through life, people-pleasing and overextending yourself for others, often staying in unhealthy relationships because the alternative feels too daunting.
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 personally know how hard it can be.
You’ll meet with a therapist who has actually been there. Trauma is such an intense and specific experience; you just can’t describe it to someone who hasn’t lived it.
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.
It draws from ancient body-mind-spirit practices rooted in Buddhist and indigenous traditions, which the global majority has used for thousands of years.
We’ll also draw from the Western model of dissociation (numbing and avoiding) originally developed by Pierre Janet, a colleague of Freud.
Over the years, as trauma therapy has evolved, we’ve discovered that integrating experiential approaches and addressing dissociation can promote healing at the root level.
Simply talking about trauma isn’t the right approach. It can trigger emotional flashbacks, which is why talk therapy alone is not trauma-informed.
While discussing trauma is necessary for healing, it’s crucial to do so with an awareness of energy levels. When you talk about your trauma, do you feel intense anxiety, or do you feel flat and numb?
When you work with us, we assess and interpret your body’s responses for targeted healing.
You’ve lived in the shadows long enough.
It’s time to reclaim your life!
Take that first brave step toward getting the guidance and support you deserve.
We’ll help you feel empowered, connected, and at peace with who you are.
Reach out, and we’ll schedule a free consultation to discuss how we can help you heal.