Do you ever feel like something from your past is still holding you back?

Maybe you find yourself avoiding certain places, people, or memories because they bring back pain you wish you could forget. Perhaps you feel disconnected, on edge, or mistrustful after going through something deeply upsetting.

You might have heard of PTSD and wonder if that explains what you’re feeling. Trauma can make it feel like time has stopped — like no matter how much has passed, the experience still affects you. You may have kept it together at first, or thought you’d “handled it,” but intrusive memories, nightmares, emotional numbness, or difficulty trusting others can linger. It’s common to wonder why it’s so hard to just “move on.”

Trauma can show up in many ways, including:

  • Avoiding reminders of the event

  • Flashbacks, intrusive memories, or nightmares

  • Feeling emotionally numb or disconnected

  • Being easily startled or constantly on edge

  • Difficulty trusting others or feeling safe

  • Carrying a persistent sense of fear, tension, or hypervigilance

You’re not alone. Trauma takes many forms — serious accidents, combat, sexual assault, abuse, the loss of a loved one, or any event that shook your sense of safety — and its effects can last long after the event itself.

The encouraging news is that healing is possible. Therapy can help. As a trauma-informed therapist, I’ve walked alongside many people who felt overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. Together, we’ll gently process what happened, develop tools to cope, and create space for you to move forward with greater strength, clarity, and peace.

Living with trauma or PTSD can feel like moving through life in a fog. With compassionate, experienced support, you can begin to see clearly again — and feel more like yourself.

Trauma doesn’t always look the way we expect. Sometimes it’s visible — flashbacks, nightmares, or intense emotional reactions — but other times it’s hidden beneath the surface. You might appear calm, put-together, and functioning well, while inside you feel on edge, disconnected, or emotionally numb. Everyone experiences trauma differently. For some, symptoms are subtle and come and go; for others, they can feel overwhelming, intrusive, and all-consuming — impacting daily life, relationships, and your sense of safety.

Trauma and PTSD

“Trauma symptoms are not signs of weakness; they are signs of a nervous system doing its best to survive.”

-Janina Fisher, PhD

    • Repeated, unwanted memories or intrusive thoughts about the traumatic event

    • Nightmares or distressing dreams connected to the trauma

    • Flashbacks—feeling as if the traumatic experience is happening again

    • Intense anxiety or physical reactions (like rapid heartbeat or sweating) when reminded of the trauma

    • Avoiding thoughts, feelings, or conversations related to the event

    • Steering clear of places, people, or situations that bring back memories of what happened

    • Ongoing negative beliefs about yourself, others, or the world (e.g., “I can’t trust anyone,” or “I’m not safe”)

    • Difficulty recalling important parts of the traumatic experience

    • Depressive symptoms such as sadness, guilt, shame, feeling detached, or losing interest in things you once enjoyed

    • Feeling irritable, angry, or having a short fuse

    • Engaging in risky or self-harming behaviors

    • Being constantly on edge or easily startled

    • Struggling to focus or concentrate

    • Sleep difficulties—trouble falling or staying asleep, restlessness, or recurring nightmares, or sleeping too much

  • It’s a question many people ask—and it’s completely understandable. Everyone’s journey with trauma is different, but trauma therapy can be highly effective. The approaches we use are evidence-based and recognized as some of the most successful treatments for PTSD.

    As a therapist specializing in trauma, I’ve received extensive training and have worked with many people who felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn. With the right support, healing is possible. Many clients notice meaningful changes within weeks or months of starting therapy. You don’t have to stay stuck—real progress and relief are within reach.

    • Learn to manage intrusive memories, flashbacks, and distressing emotions

    • Reduce anxiety, hypervigilance, and physical reactions to triggers

    • Process painful experiences in a safe and supportive environment

    • Rebuild trust in yourself and others

    • Improve sleep, focus, and overall daily functioning

    • Strengthen coping skills for stress and emotional regulation

    • Move toward greater clarity, peace, and a sense of control over your life

    • Begin to reconnect with joy, connection, and things you once enjoyed

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