Trauma-informed Care

Trauma-informed means we hold past experiences in mind throughout the therapeutic process. It takes into consideration the impact of traumatic experiences, including your family of origin, adverse childhood experiences, loss, harm, abuse, and chronic stress. These experiences can shape our emotions, our relationship to our emotions, nervous system regulation, our sense of safety, our relationships, and even our identity and sense of self. Instead of asking, “what’s wrong with you?”, trauma-informed care compassionately inquires, “what happened to you?”

Session structure

Given the tender nature of this work, we will work at a gentle pace that is suited to your nervous system and needs. We will cultivate autonomy, empowerment, regulation, and ultimately foster resilience so you can move through life with more ease and less fear.

Therapeutic relationship

The quality of the relationship between the therapist and client is an integral part of healing from traumatic experiences. This process begins with the co-construction of a safe container, which the therapeutic relationship provides the foundation for. Once this safer space is established, deeper work can be slowly explored at a pace that is attuned to you and your nervous system. I also offer clients the opportunity to develop a relationship with Nature as a co-therapist if this suits your needs.

My approach to Trauma-informed Therapy

I hold the belief that we are always working towards our fulfilled self — whatever that means for us individually and uniquely — and that we will inevitably find where we belong. I hold clients in the highest esteem, always keeping your highest self in mind throughout our work together. I hold our therapeutic container with unconditional support and understanding. It is an honor to walk alongside you as you uncover your inherent wholeness.