Healing Trauma, Nurturing Connection, Honoring Self
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Trauma
Trauma can leave lasting imprints on our body, mind, and spirit. You might feel stuck, on edge, or disconnected from yourself and others. Together, we’ll work gently and at your pace to explore these wounds, understand their impact, and recreate a sense of safety in yourself and with others.
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Relationships with Others
Our early experiences shape how we connect today. Old wounds may lead to repeating patterns in our romantic relationships, friendships, or with family that leave us feeling unseen or hurt. In therapy, we can trace these patterns back to their roots, while also nurturing new ways of relating that feel safer and more fulfilling.
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Relationship to Self
When we’ve been hurt, it can become hard to feel at home within ourselves. Trauma can give rise to self-criticism, shame, or disconnection from who we are. Our work together supports you in softening these inner wounds, building self-compassion, and reclaiming a more trusting and kind relationship with yourself.
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Mood and Anxiety
Feelings of depression, anxiety, or irritability often emerge as the body’s response to unresolved trauma. These emotions can be signals pointing to deeper pain or unmet needs. In therapy, we honor these symptoms as part of your story, while working to bring relief and create more space for balance and clarity.
How We’ll Work Together
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EMDR
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helps the brain and body release the impact of difficult or traumatic experiences. Together, we’ll work with these memories in a safe and contained way, so they feel less overwhelming and no longer define your daily life. This process can create space for greater calm, clarity, and self-trust.
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Relational Psychotherapy
Relationships shape who we are, from our earliest bonds to the connections we form now. Relational therapy focuses on how these patterns show up between us in the therapeutic space, offering a chance to understand them in real time and practice new ways of relating that feel safe, supportive, and more aligned with who you want to be.
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Insight-Oriented Psychotherapy
Sometimes, we repeat patterns without fully realizing why. Insight-oriented therapy helps uncover the deeper meanings behind your feelings, choices, and struggles. By exploring the basis of your experiences, we can create space for greater self-understanding and meaningful change.
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Feminist Psychotherapy
Feminist therapy recognizes that our struggles don’t exist in isolation; they’re shaped by culture, power, and identity. This approach invites us to explore how societal expectations impact your story, while also centering your voice, strengths, and agency in the healing process.