TRAUMA & STRESS

PTSD Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Symptoms can include flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, emotional numbness, and avoiding reminders of the trauma. PTSD can be exhausting and isolating, but it is also very treatable. Evidence-based therapies like EMDR and trauma-focused CBT have helped many people process their experiences, reduce symptoms, and reclaim their lives.

Childhood Trauma Difficult experiences in childhood — even ones that may seem minor in hindsight — can have a lasting impact on how we see ourselves and the world. Childhood trauma can show up in adulthood as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-worth, or patterns of behavior that feel hard to change. Therapy provides a safe and supportive space to explore these early experiences, understand how they've shaped you, and begin healing at a deep level.

Abuse (Physical, Emotional, Sexual) Experiencing abuse of any kind can leave lasting emotional wounds that affect your sense of safety, trust, and self-worth. Healing from abuse is a deeply personal process and there is no right or wrong way to do it. Our therapists are trained to work with survivors in a trauma-informed way, creating a space where you feel safe, believed, and in control of your own healing journey.

Neglect Childhood neglect — whether emotional or physical — can be just as damaging as more visible forms of trauma, and is often harder to recognize or name. Many survivors of neglect grow up feeling invisible, unworthy of care, or unsure of their own needs. Therapy can help you grieve what you didn't receive, understand how it has shaped your patterns and relationships, and build the self-compassion and security you deserve.

Chronic Stress Chronic stress occurs when ongoing pressures — whether from work, finances, relationships, or health — keep your nervous system in a constant state of high alert. Over time this can lead to burnout, physical health problems, and emotional exhaustion. Therapy can help you identify your stressors, examine the beliefs and patterns that may be making things harder, and develop sustainable strategies for managing stress before it takes a bigger toll.

Burnout Burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress, often related to work or caregiving. It can leave you feeling depleted, cynical, and disconnected from things that used to matter to you. Therapy can help you understand what led to burnout, set healthy boundaries, and rebuild a life that feels more balanced and sustainable.