Trauma therapy addresses your emotional response to deeply distressing or disturbing events that overwhelm your ability to cope. These events can lead to feelings of helplessness, a diminished sense of self, and difficulties in emotional regulation. Trauma can result from various experiences, such as abuse, accidents, natural disasters, or violence, often leaving long-lasting effects on your mental and physical health. Trauma can also stem from more minor incidents that affected you personally in a traumatic way, such as a humiliating experience at school or a sudden breakup. 

An integrative therapist I work with you to treat trauma by using a holistic approach that includes somatic body therapies. These therapies address the physical manifestations of trauma by focusing on your body's physiological responses to stress and trauma. This helps you release tension and process unresolved emotions stored in your body. By integrating these techniques with traditional talk therapy and mindfulness practices, I  aim to help you heal and restore a sense of safety and well-being.