Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Trauma has a way of lingering long after the experience has ended and can have a debilitating impact on people’s lives. Though the physical and emotional impacts of trauma are highly complex, here are some signs you may be struggling:

• Chronic feelings of sadness, fear, hopelessness, anger or shame.

• Feeling detached or dissociated from yourself or others.

• Having recurrent intrusive memories or nightmares about your trauma.

• Believing that you’re worthless or unlovable, or that no one can be trusted.

• Avoiding anything or anyone that reminds you of your trauma.

• Having difficulties regulating your mood, with frequent anger outbursts, irritability or crying.

• Managing physical concerns, such as chronic pain, dizziness, insomnia, headaches or exhaustion.

• Harming yourself with impulsive behaviors, substance abuse or self-harm.

• Experiencing persistent problems in your relationships with others.

• Facing other co-occurring difficulties such as depression.

I approach PTSD treatment from a lens of compassion, empowerment, and openness. While you navigate healing, my goals are to help you not just to overcome your trauma symptoms, but to support you in finding a sense of empowerment, inner wisdom and wholeness. Together we will help you first develop your inner resources, increase your self-esteem and improve your mood. Next, when you’re feeling ready, we will utilize evidence-based trauma treatments to help you overcome your symptoms and finally move forward in life with a sense of safety and inner peace. We may utilize one of the following evidence-based treatments: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), Written Exposure Therapy (WET), or Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).

I have extensive experience in the treatment of trauma disorders. I received excellent training at a trauma-focused clinic while in graduate school and, since that time, have provided brief and long-term trauma-informed treatment for my patients while working in various hospital settings. I am comfortable working with all forms of trauma and any associated complexities. I welcome you to begin this healing journey with me.

“The pain of trauma can be the catalyst for personal growth, leading us to discover inner strength and resilience we never knew we possessed.” – Judith Lewis Herman