Trauma-Informed Care
Trauma-informed care means every part of therapy is built around your safety, your choices, and your pace.
What is trauma-informed care?
Trauma-informed care isn’t a single technique. It’s a way of working that recognizes how common trauma is and how deeply it can affect the body, mind, and relationships. Instead of asking “What’s wrong with you?”, it asks “What happened to you, and what do you need now?”
What it means in our work together
- Safety: we build a sense of steadiness before going into anything painful
- Transparency: I explain what we’re doing and why, so nothing feels like a surprise
- Choice: you decide what to share and when, and you can always pause
- Collaboration: we set goals together, as a team
- Strengths: we build on what has helped you survive and cope
- Culture and identity: your background, family, and community are part of your story
Who it’s for
You don’t need to have a trauma history or a diagnosis to benefit. Trauma-informed care shapes how I work with everyone, whether you’re coming in for anxiety, depression, relationship stress, or a major life change. If you are working through trauma, it also lays the groundwork for focused approaches like EMDR.
What it looks like with me
You won’t be pushed to retell your story before you’re ready. We’ll start by getting to know each other and building tools to help you feel grounded. From there, we’ll decide together what comes next.
Is this right for you?
You don’t have to know which approach you need. Reach out, and we’ll talk about what you’re going through and what might help most.