Therapy for Trauma and PTSD
Trauma can leave invisible wounds that affect your mind, body, and relationships long after the event. You may feel on edge, relive painful memories, struggle with trust, or notice that life feels smaller, heavier, or harder than it should. These reactions are not your fault—they are your mind’s way of trying to survive.
Trauma therapy is a safe space where you are seen, heard, and supported. Here, you don’t have to relive your trauma on your own or “just get over it.” Instead, therapy helps you process the past, reclaim safety in the present, and rebuild your sense of control and peace.
Together, we work to:
Understand the impact of trauma on your thoughts, emotions, and body
Reduce flashbacks, hypervigilance, and intrusive memories
Develop grounding skills to stay safe and present
Process painful experiences at your own pace
Reconnect with your sense of safety, empowerment, and hope
Healing from trauma is possible. With guidance, support, and compassion, you can regain trust in yourself, in others, and in life again.
You are not broken—you are responding to what happened.
Whether trauma is rooted in a single incident or ongoing experiences, therapy focuses on helping you feel safer in your body, regain a sense of control, and move forward without the past continually intruding on the present.
Comprehensive Evaluation
We begin with a careful, trauma-informed evaluation to understand your experiences, current symptoms, triggers, and nervous system responses. This process is paced with care and respect, ensuring you feel supported and in control throughout.Personalized Treatment Plan
Your therapist develops an individualized treatment plan based on your history, symptoms, and goals. Treatment may incorporate evidence-based approaches such as trauma-focused CBT, EMDR-informed strategies, somatic and nervous-system–based interventions, and mindfulness practices to support healing at a pace that feels safe.Individual Therapy Sessions
One-on-one sessions provide a safe, grounded space to process trauma, reduce symptoms such as hypervigilance, flashbacks, emotional numbness, or avoidance, and strengthen your sense of stability and self-trust. Therapy prioritizes safety, empowerment, and choice.Coping Skills & Nervous System Regulation
You’ll learn practical tools to calm the nervous system, manage trauma responses, and stay present during triggering moments. These skills help reduce reactivity and support a greater sense of control in daily life.Between-Session Support & Homework
Optional between-session practices may include grounding exercises, body-based techniques, or reflection tools designed to reinforce safety and regulation outside of sessions—without overwhelming you.Email Access to Your Therapist
Limited email access is available for brief support, questions, or clarification between sessions, helping you feel supported as challenges arise.Collaborative Care
When appropriate, we collaborate with medical providers, psychiatrists, or other specialists to ensure comprehensive, coordinated care—especially when trauma is impacting sleep, health, or emotional functioning.
Healing from trauma is not about erasing the past—it’s about reclaiming your sense of safety, strength, and agency. You deserve support that honors your experience and your pace.
Our Team
Jeffrey Castro, CSW
Samantha Carter, LCSW
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