No matter how much you wish you could “just get over it,” what happened continues to haunt you.
Whether your trauma occurred in childhood or more recently, it seems like it will always feel fresh in your mind and body. Memories often come up at the most inconvenient times, leaving you unable to focus at work or feel present—even in the moments that are supposed to be joyful. Sometimes, you even doubt your own memory or worry you might be making it up because the details can sometimes feel fuzzy. You’ve tried shoving these feelings and thoughts down, but that approach isn’t working anymore, and feel ready to get the support you need to truly heal.
MAYBE YOU BEEN EXPERIENCING...
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Nightmares or flashbacks that seem to come out of nowhere, causing you to feel stuck in moments you’d rather leave behind
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A constant sense of being on edge, like you’re always scanning for danger even when you’re grocery shopping or playing at the park with your kids
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Struggles with intimacy, scared of feeling exposed, letting your guard down, or feeling seen—in romantic relationships and otherwise
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Exhaustion from carrying stress in your body—like tense shoulders or a restless mind that won’t let you relax
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Being triggered or overwhelmed at work, wishing you could shut down or quit because your anxiety is off the charts
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Confusion about why painful memories or feelings are bubbling up now, after so much time has passed
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Loud, critical thoughts swirling in your head or moments when you lash out at loved ones and don’t feel like yourself
You deserve a life free from shame and painful memories.
MY APPROACH
Let’s create a personalized plan to help you get your life back.
When we begin working together, the first step is simply getting to know you. We’ll talk about any past experiences you’ve had with therapy and how things are going in your daily life—like how well you’re sleeping, eating, and managing your emotions currently. This time is for us to explore all the facets contributing to your struggles and to make sure you’ll be supported in ways that work for you. From there, we’ll start to explore how trauma has shaped your experiences, and work to understand the ways your body and mind respond automatically to stress or danger.
As we move forward, the process will depend on what feels most helpful for you. If you feel ready to dive deeper, we might map out your life story—looking at both the joyful and painful moments—to guide trauma-focused work like EMDR. Or we might focus more on grounding techniques, helping you calm your nervous system and using IFS to connect with the different parts of yourself in a way that feels safe and gentle. Or, if emotions feel too overwhelming to go deeper quite yet—that’s okay, too. We’ll work together on tools to help you soothe your body and create more balance in your day-to-day.
Whatever your journey looks like, I’ll meet you where you are and we’ll take this work one step at a time, always with your comfort level and goals leading the way.
Specialized therapy for sexual trauma can help you…
Discover tools to help you feel present and in control, so you can navigate triggers and begin to trust yourself and others again.
Build confidence in asking for what you need with loved ones, especially when it comes to intimacy and sex.
Learn to say yes to what feels good and no to what doesn’t, creating space for healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
Let go of the weight of shame and self-criticism, and begin to see your story from a place of self-compassion.
Learn how to ground yourself and reclaim your thoughts when your mind tells you to quadruple-check that all the doors are locked before bed or that the email feels “just right” right before sending it out.
Whether it’s focusing at work, resting at night, or staying calm during a meltdown with your kids, therapy can help you show up in ways that feel more like you.
FAQ's
I use approaches like Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), along with other methods you can learn about on my about page. These tools help us process painful memories, reconnect with your inner strength, and create a sense of safety in your body and mind.
Sexual trauma can leave a lasting imprint, affecting how you feel about yourself, your relationships, and even your sense of safety in the world. You might experience feelings of shame, fear, or disconnection, and sometimes your body can carry the tension in ways you may not fully notice at first. Specialized trauma therapy can help you create distance from your traumatic memories and find more peace in the present.
Absolutely. Healing is a journey, but with the right support, you can process what happened, release the pain, and move forward in an empowering and freeing way. It doesn’t mean forgetting—it means finding peace and rediscovering a sense of safety and self-trust and being able to have fantastic, pleasurable sex.