Trauma & Complex PTSD
Some life experiences are so painful that healing can feel impossible.
After months or years, the intense horror or heartbreak can remain shockingly vivid. For people living with traumatic pasts or post-traumatic stress syndrome, the path to feeling whole again can be grueling — because those memories can carry immense fear, shame, or guilt. The burden of reliving past agonies combined with the weight of dark emotions can cause you to withdraw from fully living in the here and now.
Over the past several years, I've worked with numerous individuals who've struggled with traumatic pasts or PTSD, which originated in childhood abuse, sexual abuse, emotional neglect, or heart-wrenching loss. They came with hopes of shedding the darkness so light and love can become a part of their life again.
I believe it's possible for everyone to reclaim meaning and joy, even in the wake of extreme trauma and tragedy. As your therapist, you don't have to pretend like everything is OK. Trauma and PTSD aren't injuries you can just "walk" or "shake" off. Healing requires time, reflection, and proper support — a space where you feel heard, seen, and understood. It's my job to create that for you.
Healing occurs in togetherness, not in isolation. In our sessions together, we'll face those past pains and gradually loosen their grip on you. The past doesn't have to keep sabotaging your future, and through effective therapy, an enriching and fulfilling life with healthy relationships (with yourself and with others) is achievable. So, if you are ready to start your path back to wholeness and happiness, I'm here for you.
