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Trauma Informed Therapy in Virginia Beach

I understand how deep and constant the pain of trauma can be. It can cloud your mind, wear down your body, and make every step feel heavy. You might find yourself stuck in habits like overworking or feeling lost and disconnected, as if you're in a never-ending storm.


But you don't have to face this alone. We go beyond traditional methods and offer personalized healing that gently and effectively helps you through your trauma. Together, we will move towards a future where you can find peace and strength.

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A Holistic and Natural Approach to Healing

What is Trauma?

We all have them, those deep, dark, parts of our lives that ache to our core.

-Maybe you’ve tried wishing them away, bargaining with the universe or your higher power, ignoring them, pretending they aren’t there, hoping they will just disappear one day.

-Maybe for you it looks like one too many glasses of wine, one too many nights a week.

-Maybe you are a high achiever, pouring into everyone and everything but yourself, hoping no one notices that you feel like you’re falling apart on the inside.


-Maybe it manifests in your body with chronic pain, chronic illness, or fatigue.

-Maybe you feel like you are in a constant fog, unable to think clearly, and like you’re just going through the motions.


-Maybe it is powerful and feels all consuming in flashbacks, nightmares, and intrusive memories you just can’t make go away.

Whatever it looks like or feels like for you, it’s there, maybe ever present, or maybe popping up from time to time, but it’s there, lurking beneath the surface. 

Increased Emotion Regulation

Therapy helps you handle emotions like fear or deep sadness better, making you feel less overwhelmed.

Understanding Yourself More

I help you see how your past affects your present, giving you insights into your actions and thoughts so that you can grow personally.

Improved Relationships

You learn to communicate better and build trust, leading to a stronger connection with yourself and others.

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About Trauma Therapy

Beyond Trauma, Towards Tranquility

It doesn’t have to be this way.

Yes, your trauma is part of your journey, but life doesn’t have to look the way it did then or the way it does now. Trauma work is hard, it is painful, it is unpleasant, but let’s be honest, the unhealed trauma you are living in is already hard, painful, and unpleasant. If you are willing to do the work, the peace and beauty on the other side of your healing is so worth it. 

 

Trauma is stored in our bodies, including our brain and nervous system, and that is there where healing occurs. I utilize a variety of treatment modalities, have a post master’s certificate in traumatic studies, a certificate in trauma informed yoga, and am a brainspotting practitioner.


Are you ready to take the first step towards transformation? I invite you to book a free consultation with me. This is your opportunity to discuss how we can tailor the healing process to your unique needs, in a space where you only share what you feel comfortable with. Let’s embark on this journey together, towards a life where you're not just surviving, but thriving.

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Unlock the Beauty Beyond Your Trauma

Therapy For Trauma Can Help You With:

Reducing Symptoms of PTSD

 Together, we can work to reduce the impact of flashbacks, nightmares, and anxiety that you might be experiencing from PTSD.

Improving Mood

If you're feeling down or hopeless, I'm here to guide you through strategies to manage and improve these feelings.

Building Resilience

I'll provide you with coping tools and strategies to better handle future stress, making you stronger in facing life's challenges.

Enhancing Self-Esteem

Through our sessions, we can work towards improving how you see and feel about yourself, building your confidence and self-worth.

Strengthening Relationships

We'll focus on enhancing your communication and understanding in your personal relationships, leading to more fulfilling connections.

Increasing Mindfulness and Presence

I'll teach you mindfulness techniques to help you stay present in your life, reducing feelings of being detached or disconnected.

Common Questions about Therapy For Trauma

  • What is the difference between trauma and PTSD?

     Trauma is an emotional, psychological, or physical response to a significant negative experience or event. PTSD is a specific set of symptoms, as defined by the DSM V-TR, developed after experiencing a traumatic event. Many individuals who experience traumatic events have significant trauma responses, though they may not meet diagnostic criteria for PTSD. Regardless of how your trauma responses are classified, it is important to seek professional support, and I am here to help.

  • What Are Examples of Trauma-Informed Care

    Trauma-informed care involves recognizing and responding to your triggers to avoid retraumatization, paying close attention to
    your body language for non-verbal cues, and adopting a holistic, person-centered approach that respects your cultural background and building on your personal strengths.

  • How do I know if I need trauma informed therapy?

    You might need trauma therapy if you're experiencing certain symptoms. These can include disturbing memories or images related to the event, having nightmares or dreams about it, feeling as if the event is happening again, or avoiding people, places, and activities that remind you of the traumatic event. These are signs that you could benefit from seeking trauma therapy.

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