Trauma therapy can help you find meaning in your past trauma, and free up emotional space for you to find new joys. I aim to create a safe space in Portland (and really anywhere) for my clients to feel safe and supported while recalling painful experiences. If you’re ready to begin your healing journey, reach out and learn about trauma therapy services.
Experiencing any form of trauma can be debilitating and greatly reduce your quality of life. If you’re experiencing any of the following, it might be time to seek help:
- Trouble functioning during daily life at home or at work
- Severe anxiety, depression, or fear
- Disturbing memories or flashbacks
- Reliance on mind-altering substances
- Emotional numbness and a sense of disconnection from others
- An inability to form meaningful relationships
Recovering from your trauma takes time, but it doesn’t have to prevent you from reaching your fullest potential. Through therapy, you can learn how to heal. As a licensed therapist, I’d love to help you get there.
Frequently Asked Questions About Portland Trauma Therapy
How is Trauma Treated in Therapy?
Trauma therapy in Portland begins with building a foundation of connection and safety. Discovering methods of self-regulation can lead to growth and healing. Once the roots of support have been grown; sharing the traumatic events in further detail may or may not be helpful to understanding the events and building upon your resilience.
What are Common Reactions to Trauma?
- Anxiety
- Guilt
- Shame
- Disassociation
- Hypervigilance
- People-pleasing behavior
- Poor boundaries
How Can I Recover From Trauma?
Attending to your central nervous system to learn ways to regulate fight, flight or freeze responses can be helpful in healing from trauma. Building supportive relationships and attachments can physically change your brain, greatly aiding recovery. Learning ways to integrate your experiences and create meaning from them can mend old wounds.
Book a Consultation To Learn More About Trauma Therapy in Portland
Are you ready to take the next step in confronting and working through your past trauma? If so, I’d love to speak with you.
I’m happy to offer free, initial 20-minute phone consultations. If we’re a great fit, we can then continue or get started with therapy for trauma at my office located conveniently around downtown Portland. I can’t wait to meet you and help you begin this important work!
