Healing from trauma is not about forgetting—it’s about gently finding your way back to a sense of safety, self-worth, and wholeness, at a pace that honors your story.
Therapy for trauma online in Phoenix and all of AZ
The effects of trauma are like plucking petals from a flower before it has a chance to bloom. When the flower blooms, it may struggle to reach the fullness that nature intended.
You might be functioning on the outside, and inside you’re tired, overwhelmed, or emotionally distant. You second guess yourself, struggle to feel safe in your relationships, or carry a quiet sense that something is missing. Maybe you avoid closeness, stay busy, or find it hard to trust—yourself and others. Even small things feel like too much, and moments of peace in your mind don’t happen often.
Maybe this sounds like you…
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You overcompensate to avoid being judged or rejected. You’re exhausted, unfulfilled and constantly questioning if you’re doing enough, even when you know you’re doing more than those around you.
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You struggle to trust your partner, family and friends even though you know they care. You hold back your feelings because in the past sharing your feelings has brought negative reactions. You feel there is a glass wall between you and the people in your life that prevents connection. You carry so much unspoken pain, and don’t know where to put it —so you put it under your bed in hopes it does not become a monster.
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You’re waiting for something to go wrong. It is hard to enjoy a moment when you know your body is present, and your mind is somewhere else. You don’t know how to explain what you’re going through.
You want to feel more present, more grounded and connected to the people who matter most to you and are unsure how to get there.
These are the effects of trauma.
They don’t go away by pushing through day by day.
Trauma therapy is about gently creating space for healing so you can feel safe in your body, confident in your choices, and connected to who you are.
With support, you can begin to rebuild trust, set healthy boundaries, and reconnect with parts of yourself that were not broken, just buried for protection.
Healing from trauma takes time, and is possible. You can move forward with more clarity, self-compassion and the sense of wholeness you desire.
Healing from trauma is not quick, it takes time for things to shift. You’ll notice you start to feel safer in the world and your mind begins to quiet. You stand a little taller. You feel you have more choice. You feel less overwhelmed and boundaries come easier, as an act of self-respect. You no longer feel you’re holding your breath in life.
You can rest.
You can play.
You can connect with others and yourself.
Like the flower that once lost its petals before it could bloom, therapy becomes the sunlight and soil that help you grow again. This time, with care and space, you begin to blossom —reaching toward your potential, because you chose to tend it with self-compassion.
You’ll bloom into the life that’s always been possible for you—one rooted in safety, presence and your true self.
Healing from trauma allows you to bloom — to grow into your fullest, truest self, with space to thrive in ways you may have once thought weren’t possible.
As your therapist, I’m here to help your body know what it is like to have a safe relationship with someone. I listen without judgment. Together we’ll explore how trauma may be impacting your body, thoughts, emotions, relationships and sense of self.
I’ll teach you how to regulate your nervous system, manage overwhelm and shift patterns that no longer serve you. The key to healing trauma is through a relaxed body. In that relaxed body, I’ll be there to help you clean out from under your bed, to find there is no monster there —only the pain that needed to be seen and cared for.
You do not have to carry the weight of trauma alone. My role is to be with you, giving support, guidance and gentle encouragement as you heal, grow, and begin to feel more like yourself again.
In our work together:
I’ll meet you where you are.
You don’t have to have it all figured out before you begin.
You only have to show up.
METHODS:
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Trauma memories don’t store like ordinary memories. They can get “stuck”, making you feel anxious, triggered or like it’s all still happening.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) gently helps your brain process those memories so they lose their emotional charge. You can feel more grounded , calm and present. If you feel stuck in trauma, EMDR can help you move forward with more peace.
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Salutogenic, that’s a big word for something very human—it simply means focusing on what helps you heal and thrive, not just what caused the pain. Instead of viewing trauma as a sign that something is “wrong” with you, this method helps us look at what’s right within you—your resilience, your values, your ability to grow, even in hard times.
This way of working honors your whole self—not just the wounds, but also the wisdom that’s already within you.
I have advanced training in trauma.
I am an Advanced Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist for individuals (ACCTS-I) and am also trained in EMDR.
I know what healing takes. It requires safety, trust, and the right support. My approach is grounded in trauma-informed care and evidence-based methods that help you gently process what you’ve been through, at a pace that feels right for you. I bring not only clinical skills, but deep compassion and presence, so you never have to do the hard work of healing alone.
You’ll walk away with —
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A felt sense of emotional safety and stability in a relaxed body.
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Relief from anxiety and constant hypervigilance
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Tools to manage triggers
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Understanding about your needs, emotions and patterns
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Freedom from shame and old survival skills
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More presence, peace and connection in daily life
Frequently asked questions —
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Trauma isn’t just about what happened — it’s about how your mind, and body responded when something felt too overwhelming, too painful, or too fast to handle. What feels traumatic for one person might not for another — and both are valid. Some examples of trauma are
emotional abuse or neglect
physical or sexual abuse
being in an environment where you have to walk on eggshells
living with a person who has an addiction or mental illness
divorce/betrayal and broken trust in relationship
sudden loss or abandonment
any experience that made you feel unsafe, unseen, or powerless.
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You don’t need to remember every detail for healing to happen. Therapy meets you where you are, and healing often begins with how your past FEELS in the present.
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This is a valid concern. Trauma therapy includes grounding techniques and support strategies so that when big emotions come up, you learn how to stay connected and regulated, not flooded in the moment.
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Yes, Many trauma responses—like anxiety, emotional numbness, people-pleasing, or difficulties with trust—are normal responses to traumatic situations. Therapy helps you make sense of them and find healthier ways to cope.
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There is no one-size fits all timeline, and even in the early stages, many clients begin to feel relief just from having a safe place to be seen and understood.
