Trauma and EMDR Therapy

When past experiences continue to affect the present

Trauma and toxic stress occur when experiences overwhelm your ability to cope, especially when support was limited or absent. These experiences don’t have to be dramatic or extreme to leave a lasting impact. You may notice emotional reactivity, numbness, hypervigilance, or difficulty feeling safe in relationships.

Trauma-informed therapy helps your nervous system learn that the threat has passed and supports healing at both emotional and physiological levels.

Trauma may show up as

  • Feeling easily triggered or emotionally overwhelmed

  • Chronic anxiety, depression, or shame

  • Difficulty trusting others or yourself

  • Disconnection from emotions or body sensations

  • Repeating patterns in relationships

  • A sense of being “stuck” despite insight

Our trauma-informed approach

We prioritize safety, choice, and collaboration in every session. Therapy is never about forcing you to relive painful experiences, but about helping your system process them in a way that feels manageable and respectful.

Treatment may include:

  • EMDR therapy to reprocess traumatic memories

  • Nervous system regulation and grounding skills

  • Understanding trauma responses and patterns

  • Strengthening internal and external supports

  • Integrating past experiences without re-traumatization

Healing is possible

With the right support, many clients experience reduced reactivity, improved emotional regulation, increased self-compassion, and a greater sense of control over their lives. Trauma work is approached thoughtfully and at a pace that supports lasting change.

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Mapping your trauma during trauma therapy