Trauma Therapy
Trauma is something you experienced. It is not who you are.
Trauma can come from a single event, ongoing stress, relationships, loss, medical experiences, faith wounds, or environments that asked more of you than anyone should have had to carry.
It can show up in ways you don't always recognize—through anxiety, irritability, numbness, disconnection, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or the feeling that your nervous system never fully powers down.
Therapy can help you feel safer in your body, more connected to yourself, and more free to live the life that's yours now.
"You were made for more than survival."
My work is collaborative, practical, trauma-informed, and tailored to your goals, strengths, and pace.
What trauma can look like day to day
Trauma often shows up in everyday ways: startling easily, feeling on guard in crowds, avoiding certain places or topics, or going numb when something reminds you of what happened.
It can affect sleep, concentration, and relationships. Some people describe feeling like they're always bracing for the next thing, even when life is calm.
Meeting by secure video lets you do this work from a place where you already feel safe, which matters when the subject is hard.
Common questions about trauma therapy
Do I have to tell you everything that happened?
No. You decide what to share and when. We focus first on safety and stability, and we only go into details at a pace you choose.
What if my experience doesn't seem bad enough to count as trauma?
Trauma isn't measured by comparing your experience to someone else's. If something still affects how you feel, think, or relate to others, it deserves attention.
What approaches do you use for trauma?
I draw on trauma-focused CBT, cognitive reprocessing, ACT, and person-centered therapy, adjusted to what you need. We also pay attention to how stress shows up in your body.
Can trauma therapy be done online?
Yes. Trauma-informed therapy works well by video, and being in your own space can make it easier to feel settled during sessions.
How long does trauma therapy take?
It varies. Some people notice changes within a few months; others prefer longer-term support. We'll check in regularly about how it's going.
You don't have to go back to what happened to heal from it.
Let's take the next step together.
SERVING ALASKA
Telehealth only, statewide — Anchorage, Juneau, Fairbanks, Sitka, Ketchikan, and remote & rural communities, including service members, veterans and military spouses near JBER, Eielson AFB, Fort Wainwright, Fort Greely, Clear Space Force Station, and Coast Guard installations in Kodiak, Sitka, Ketchikan, and Juneau.
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Therapy that honors your unique story.
Individualized care for adults 18+ located in Alaska.