Traumatic Experiences
& Relationships
I work with people who struggle to feel good. Sometimes difficult experiences—from stressful childhood or familial experiences to disruptive relationships—affect us and shape our lives in an unwanted way. You’ve probably heard about trauma—it’s a ubiquitous term these days. But rather than focusing on the label, I’d like to share some symptoms that bring people to work with me:
—panic attacks, anxiety
—feeling hypervigilant
—general mistrust in others
—nightmares and flashbacks
—feelings of hopelessness
—feeling overwhelmed
—few or no memories of childhood
—feeling you are not enough
—difficulty within relationships
—trouble trusting yourself
—negative, critical thoughts
—insomnia
—chronic pain, headaches, fatigue
—self-destructive behavior (usually to
manage painful feelings)
—lost sense of identity and self
—loss of interest in life and
—trouble finding joy
I can help you through these feelings and struggles.
What Makes Me Different?
It’s important to work with a therapist who can provide safety, trust, and collaboration throughout therapy sessions, especially when working through symptoms like those listed above. It’s also helpful to work with a therapist who has training around symptoms that can come from traumatic events or difficult relationships. This is called trauma-informed therapy.
I use evidence-based techniques that can help you process and address your struggles and concerns. Together we will work at your pace to help you become more empowered and improve your quality of life.