Trauma Therapy in Denver

Understanding Trauma and Its Impact

Trauma isn't just about what happened to you - it's about how those experiences continue to affect you today. Whether you experienced a single overwhelming event or ongoing difficult circumstances, trauma can show up as:

• Feeling disconnected from your body or emotions

• Difficulty trusting yourself or others

• Overwhelming anxiety, depression, or mood swings

• Problems with sleep, concentration, or memory

• Relationship challenges or fear of intimacy

• Physical symptoms without clear medical causes

• Feeling stuck in survival mode

You deserve healing that addresses not just your symptoms, but the root of your pain.

Types of Trauma

There’s a lot of trauma areas, and the types you’re experiencing will greatly influence how we’d design a treatment path.

Acute Trauma:

• Car accidents or injuries

• Medical trauma or procedures

• Natural disasters

• Assault or violence

• Sudden loss or death of loved ones

Complex Trauma:

• Childhood abuse or neglect

• Developmental trauma

• Attachment wounds

• Ongoing relationship trauma

• Systemic or generational trauma

Body-Related Trauma:

• Medical procedures affecting the body

• Sexual trauma or assault

• Body shaming or appearance-related trauma

• Trauma connected to eating disorders or body image struggles

My Approach to Trauma Therapy in Denver

Healing from trauma requires more than just talking about what happened. My approach integrates multiple evidence-based methods to help you process difficult experiences in a way that feels safe and sustainable.

Trauma-Informed Care: Every aspect of our work together is designed with an understanding of how trauma affects the nervous system, relationships, and sense of self.

Body-Based Healing: Trauma gets stored in the body, so healing must include the body. I incorporate somatic approaches that help you reconnect with your physical self in a safe way.

Liberation Focus: We'll explore how trauma intersects with oppressive systems and cultural messages, helping you separate your authentic self from the stories trauma has told you about who you are.

Therapeutic Approaches I Use

EMDR Therapy: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing helps your brain naturally process traumatic memories, reducing their emotional charge and impact on your daily life. Learn more about EMDR therapy.

Somatic Approaches: Working with your body's wisdom to release stored trauma and rebuild your sense of safety and connection to yourself.

Internal Family Systems (IFS): Helping you understand and heal the different parts of yourself that developed to survive trauma.

Narrative Therapy: Reclaiming your story and separating your identity from your traumatic experiences.

Trauma Therapy and Related Concerns

Trauma often intersects with other mental health challenges. I have specialized experience treating trauma alongside:

Eating Disorders: Many eating disorders have roots in traumatic experiences. Healing trauma can be a crucial part of recovery from disordered eating patterns.

Body Image Struggles: Trauma can severely impact how you relate to your body. We'll work to heal these wounds and develop a more compassionate relationship with yourself.

Relationship Difficulties: Trauma affects how we connect with others. Therapy can help you build healthier patterns of relating and intimacy.

Depression and Anxiety: These often develop as responses to unhealed trauma. Addressing the root causes can provide lasting relief.

What Trauma Recovery Looks Like

Healing from trauma isn't about "getting over it" or returning to who you were before. It's about:

• Developing a sense of safety in your body and relationships

• Learning to trust your own perceptions and experiences

• Building emotional regulation skills that help you navigate life's challenges

• Reclaiming parts of yourself that trauma may have hidden

• Creating meaningful connections with others

• Living from a place of authenticity rather than survival

Recovery isn't linear, and there's no timeline you need to follow. We'll work at a pace that feels right for you.

Creating Safety in Trauma Therapy

I understand that seeking help for trauma can feel vulnerable and scary. My Denver office is designed to be a sanctuary where you can explore difficult experiences without judgment or pressure.

Your pace, your choices: You're always in control of what we discuss and how deeply we go. Healing happens when you feel safe enough to let it.

Cultural sensitivity: I recognize how trauma intersects with identity, culture, and systemic oppression, and I'm committed to understanding your unique experience.

Collaborative approach: You are the expert on your own experience. My role is to provide tools, support, and a safe space for your natural healing process.

Ready to Begin Your Healing Journey?

Taking the first step toward trauma recovery requires courage, and you don't have to do it alone. If you're ready to move from surviving to thriving, I'd be honored to support you in this process.

Trauma may have shaped your story, but it doesn't have to define your future.

Schedule a consultation to discuss how trauma therapy can support your healing journey.

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More about my approach: My therapeutic philosophy