TrANSFORMING PAIN INTO HEALING
Therapy for trauma for women in Alamo, Danville and San Ramon
Online across CA
The pain you carry from your past still shapes your present…
You’ve experienced something painful and thought you have worked through it or can simply push it aside hoping it will go away. Instead, it keeps showing up in your closest relationships, responses and day to day life.
You find yourself...
Having flashbacks, distressing memories and try to avoid reminders of your past
Working hard to please others and avoid disappointing those close to you, at the expense of your own wellbeing
Struggling to trust yourself and others, building a wall around you for protection, leaving you isolated and disconnected
Reacting with strong emotions that are disproportionate to most situations
Repeating unhealthy relational patterns and struggling with poor boundaries
Those difficult parts of your story still have a strong grip on your life and show up in the most unexpected ways. Your emotions, reactions and thoughts are out of control and you don’t understand why you’re making the choices you’re making.
You gravitate towards hurtful relationships, repeating the same patterns you’re trying to avoid . You’re overall dissatisfied with many interpersonal connections.
Additionally, you're experiencing strong physical reactions when triggered by past memories. Trauma has impacted your closest relationships, your work, your body and your ability to show up in life in a fulfilling and authentic way.
Your story of pain doesn’t have to define your future. Life can look different.
How therapy works
You’re In The Right Place. You can begin rewriting the narrative!
Although it may feel out of your reach, regaining control and healing from painful experiences is possible. Recovering from trauma allows you to find relief so you can start approaching life with a sense of safety, trust and empowerment.
Therapy for trauma can help you…
Process and work through your traumatic experience and understand how it impacts you today
Develop effective coping skills to resolve emotional and physical trauma symptoms
Create fulfilling relationships that are not defined by your past
Move forward in your life with improved self-worth and confidence
UNDERSTAND: We’ll move at a pace that feels safe for you as we explore the mental and physical impact of trauma, how it shapes your beliefs, responses and the way you experience the world. You will develop insight into how your past shows up today in obvious, and not so obvious ways.
REBUILD: using modalities like DBT, Narrative Therapy and Somatic work, you’ll learn practical tools to manage triggers and overwhelming emotions effectively so you can feel more control. We’ll replace unhealthy patterns with adaptive ones, and tap into your strengths for a greater sense of self-worth.
HEAL: having the necessary tools will allow you to REWRITE YOUR STORY in a way that feels empowering and whole. You will experience the freedom of breaking away from the weight of trauma, reclaiming your life and stepping into a future that reflects who you truly are.
What we’ll work on…
HEALING FROM TRAUMA IS POSSIBLE.
CHANGE STARTS HERE.
questions about trauma therapy
FAQs
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Many people only think of “Big T trauma” when they refer to events like abuse, accidents, combat or being exposed to violence. However, ongoing and persistent painful experiences of “Little T Trauma” like toxic relationships, abandonment or unresolved family conflict, can be equally damaging. Regardless of the expression, there is no measure for how “big” trauma is, as all pain is the same. If you have experienced something that still feels painful and impacts you today, you are likely struggling with trauma.
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I can help you work through a variety of traumatic experiences such as past abuse, toxic family environments, witnessing violence, being a victim of crime, traumatic loss/death or workplace harassment. There are usually a variety of other traumatic experiences that bring clients to therapy.
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You should not feel retraumatized in therapy. Retelling traumatic events is not a requirement for treatment. We will only work at a pace and level that feels safe and comfortable to you. I will follow your lead on how to approach this. Many clients wish to not retell painful parts of their story, while others feel it is helpful for their healing and when ready to do so, benefit from the support and guidance I offer them.
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There are various complex factors that go into the healing process since each individual experience is different. There isn’t a definitive answer, but variables that affect the process include the extent/severity of the trauma, the level of impact on your life, barriers to overcome during this journey, ability to use skills effectively and the pace you’re comfortable working with. We will routinely review and adjust goals as we go to ensure you reach your desired outcomes.
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Simply contact me here or schedule a free consultation to find out if trauma therapy can help you.