Understanding trauma and treatment
Trauma can leave you feeling isolated, like no one truly understands what you've been through. Its effects aren’t always predictable—it can surface in ways that feel confusing, even long after the event has passed. Therapy offers a supportive space to process your experience, reconnect with yourself, and move forward in a way that feels right for you.
How Trauma May Be Showing Up For You
Hypervigilance & Anxiety – Feeling constantly on edge, overwhelmed, or easily startled.
Emotional Numbness – Disconnection from yourself, others, or feeling emotionally shut down.
Flashbacks & Intrusive Thoughts – Unwanted memories or re-experiencing past events.
Self-Criticism & Shame – Feeling like you "should" be over it or blaming yourself.
Avoidance & Isolation – Pulling away from certain people, places, or emotions to feel safe.
Difficulties with Trust & Relationships – Struggles with intimacy, closeness, or feeling safe with others.
If any of this resonates, you’re not alone. Trauma can leave you feeling stuck, but healing is possible, and you don’t have to figure it out on your own.
A Gold-Standard, Three-Phase Approach to Trauma Therapy
Healing from trauma isn’t just about revisiting the past—it’s about helping you feel safe in the present while building a future that feels meaningful. I use a structured, evidence-based approach that provides a clear yet flexible path to healing:
Safety & Stability – We begin by building emotional and psychological safety, helping you regulate your nervous system and develop grounding skills.
Processing – When you’re ready, we will use EMDR, ACT, and CFT, to explore past experiences in a way that helps them feel less overwhelming—so they no longer disrupt your life or keep you stuck.
Reconnection & Integration – We focus on resilience, relationships, and meaning, so you can move forward with confidence and clarity.
Trauma Expertise You Can Trust
With specialized training from Stanford, the VA medical system, and leadership experience in trauma-focused care, I bring advanced expertise in evidence-based trauma treatments, including EMDR, ACT, CBT, and CFT. My approach is not just about symptom reduction—it’s about helping you reconnect with yourself and build a meaningful life.