Trauma Therapy in Texas, Minnesota, & Colorado
Are you tired of feeling like you’re always running?
You’re not broken.
You keep telling yourself that stuff is in the past, but you’re fighting to get unstuck.
You’re tired of operating in overdrive, but it’s to risky to stop.
You want genuine close relationships, but always keep people at arm’s distance
There are chunks of your life you can’t remember.
Most days are on autopilot, and all of a sudden you think, WTH have I been doing w/my life?
You worry the people in your life would leave you if they found out who you really are
You walk on eggshells and overplay what to say before you speak because you want to get it ‘right’
Criticism feels like it hits you harder than most people.
Standing up for yourself in the moment feels impossible, & later on you beat yourself up over the things you should’ve said
You are the version you think people want
Emotions hit you in a flash. All of a sudden you’re sad, angry, upset, and then you’re numb.
You’re ‘easy-going’ only because you worry you won’t be able to articulate what you need
Confrontations are a no-go, you’ll do anything to make sure you’re not the bad one
You crave connection, but your relationships don’t feel fulfilling.
Painful experiences
that might’ve left unknown scars
Experiences can stay with us, long after they happened, and often without us actively worrying about them. Here are some common sources of distress include:
Witnessing/Experiencing family conflict – Loud arguments, harsh words, or physical altercations can be unsettling and leave lasting emotional effects.
Feeling unsafe in your environment – Whether from people, circumstances, or uncertainty about what’s coming next. Things were unpredictable
Divorce or separation – Your own relationship or those you experienced growing up.
Moving homes, cities, or countries – Any type of relocation can disrupt your sense of stability and belonging.
Feeling ignored or isolated – Emotional neglect can be just as impactful as direct conflict. Being ignored, isolated, punished unfairly
Accidents or natural disasters – Sudden, uncontrollable events can leave emotional scars.
Cultural conflicts - You lived multicultural experiences and behaviors that were ok in 1 world, weren’t ok in another. It wasn’t safe to speak
These are just a few examples—your pain is valid, no matter what caused it. If you’ve been carrying emotional weight for years or feel like the "happy button" other people seem to have is out of reach for you, there may be unresolved experiences beneath the surface.
The opposite of stress isn’t calm; it’s safety.
I can help you build the safety you’ve always wanted. With focus, intention, & without needing to spill every detail.
My approach to trauma therapy looks at the whole picture—not just the parts that hurt. I consider your relationships, your day-to-day, your physical health, your spiritual health, and even the larger systemic issues that shape all of us. Without that context, therapy is basically just slapping Band-Aids on deep wounds. And if you’re here, chances are you’ve already tried the Band-Aids…. and SURPRISE, they don’t work.
Here’s the thing: unlike a lot of the medical industry—and yes, even some therapists (yup, I said it)—I actually want you to feel better. Really better. That means we’ll dive into the patterns, at your pace, so we can get to the root and understand the relationship between your present feelings and your past experiences. No more just managing symptoms when they pop up.
If you’ve felt stuck on repeat, haunted by old stories (like living with your own ghosts of Christmas past), it doesn’t have to stay that way.
From day one, we’ll get clear on:
How do you want to feel?
The patterns that keep tripping you up.
Why the other solutions—or even other therapy—haven’t worked out. (Hint: because the status quo was never built for you.)
What needs to shift so you can finally feel different?
I’m committed to supporting you in your healing journey. You can trust that my understanding of trauma, paired with my focus on your needs, can help us get you to the relief you’ve been searching for all along.
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Think of TF-CBT as helping you make sense of your thoughts and emotions after trauma. It gives you tools to reframe the stories your brain keeps telling you, so you can stop being pulled into old patterns. It’s structured, practical, and focused on relief.
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Trauma doesn’t just live in your head—it shows up in your body too. Somatic work helps you notice and release where trauma is stuck physically, so your nervous system can learn to regulate. It’s about reconnecting to your body in a safe way and letting it be part of the healing process. This a great tool for people who can ‘think’ their way through, but still feel emotionally or physically stuck.
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EMDR therapy helps you heal from trauma, anxiety, and stress. It can help your brain move through traumatic memories so they stop running the show. Instead of reliving the past, your mind learns to process it and move forward. It helps the pain and grip of experiences lose it’s power in controlling you.
EMDR offers deep healing. I exclusively offer this in my intensives. If you’re interested, click HERE to find out more about EMDR Intensives.
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Brainspotting works with the body and brain to process trauma at a deeper level. Through focused eye positions, it helps release stored emotional and physical tension, allowing the nervous system to move toward regulation and relief.
The past keeps showing up
Relationships can feel exhausting. On one hand, you look forward to seeing the people you care about, but regret sets in afterwards because you are too spent. You are toast from overextending your limits to appear good.
There seems to be this shadow that you can’t escape. You’re doing all the things, people praise your efforts, but most days you’re afraid, just waiting for the other shoe to drop. You’re only always one mistake from everything collapsing, and you’re not sure you can keep up with it.
Boundaries feel scary. You’ve even tried to set boundaries, but they just never seem to work. By default, you’ve accepted that boundaries just aren’t for you… because you can’t hurt other people. But also, you know this is too much.
Dating and relationships feel like stepping on land mines. You want connection, but somehow every dating scenario ends up feeling exactly the same, and you can’t understand why. You worry you’re the problem, and don’t want to be alone, but also don’t want to repeat the same patterns
Life can look different, and be different. You could finally feel empowered, self-assured, & secure. It’s possible to feel, you are important. That your needs & desires are valid.
Seems impossible, I understand. But if you believe, even a little, that you want this for yourself, then you can build the life you’ve imagined, and I can help you get there.
Trauma Specialties
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Complex PTSD comes from repeated, long-term trauma—often starting in childhood or through ongoing situations. It can leave you feeling like you’re always on edge, disconnected from yourself, or stuck in patterns you can’t break. Healing here means untangling the old layers and finally feeling safe in your own skin.
Examples may look like:
Growing up in a home with ongoing abuse, neglect, or unpredictability
Being in a long-term abusive relationship
Living through repeated crises or instability without support
👉🏾 In our work, I help you safely process these experiences while building tools to feel grounded, present, and more at ease in your daily life.
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When the people who were supposed to protect or care for you didn’t—or hurt you instead—it leaves a mark. Attachment and relational trauma can make trust, intimacy, or even simple connection feel complicated. Our work focuses on repairing those wounds so you can build relationships that actually feel safe and supportive.
Examples may look like:
Parents who were emotionally unavailable or inconsistent
Caregivers who used love as a condition rather than a given
Struggling with boundaries, people-pleasing, or fear of abandonment in adult relationships
👉🏾 Together, we’ll explore how these patterns show up now and work on creating new ways of connecting that feel secure and authentic.
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Cultural & Religious Trauma
Cultural or religious trauma happens when traditions, beliefs, or communities that shaped you also caused harm. It can feel like being torn between who you are and what you were taught to be. Healing here means reclaiming your story, honoring what matters to you, and letting go of what was never truly yours to carry.
Examples may look like:
Feeling guilt or shame for not living up to cultural or religious expectations
Experiencing exclusion or rejection for questioning or leaving a faith or community
Pressure to conform to roles, identities, or rules that don’t fit who you really are
👉🏾 I help you navigate the tension between honoring your roots and creating a life that feels true to you—without the shame or pressure.
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Talking about family dynamics and generational trauma can feel unsettling—maybe even frightening. Cultural expectations can create systems that feel uncomfortable to challenge, yet you desire to feel differently, almost inexplicably. In some cultures, discussing emotional pain is often met with shame, secrecy, or guilt, only amplifying old stories to stay stuck.
Carrying the burden isn’t your duty.
This space is meant for you. This is your time to prioritize you
You might be wondering, ‘why should I dredge up the past and talk about something painful from way back? I’m over it now.
Our bodies hold memories; muscle memory, actually. This means that unprocessed experiences, especially those that overwhelm the body, remain stored within the body if there isn’t safe enough time to fully move through it.
Think of it like eating. Our digestive system follows a process of getting rid of the excess that our body doesn’t need for energy. And if it fails to do so….we experience pain later on because we’re holding onto waste our bodies can’t safely store. Similarly, our bodies need a chance to release distress safely.
FAQs About Trauma Therapy
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Trauma can have a lot of meanings, & many experiences can create trauma. In my work, I see trauma as experiences that get in the way of you coping or managing emotional experiences.
Common symptoms
large memory chunks that are blank
feeling on edge or tightly wound
irritability
avoiding certain situations, people, experiences, repeatedly
mind going blank- struggling to express thoughts or feelings
generalized anxiety
trouble with concentrating and focus
excess planning for the ‘worst-case’ scenario
indecisivenes-small or large decisions
low self-esteem, negative self viewpoint
struggling to set boundaries
healthy relationships seems like an idea not a reality
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Common traumas I work with
Relational trauma
Childhood abuse
Neglect
Generational
Divorce
Domestic abuse
Cultural and racial trauma
Children of immigrants
Third-culture
Immigration
Sexual abuse
Childhood
Intimate Partner
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Yes. A large part of therapeutic work, especially trauma work, is about building emotional safety and skills. We build tools to support you, and take a steady pace that we determine together for your healing.
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It depends on your goals and your needs. Some people are looking to work on a single issue they’ve identified (6-8 sessions), and others may be looking for ongoing support (20+ sessions).
I am trained in several modalities for trauma treatment (EMDR & TF-CBT). EMDR is a type of therapy that focuses on more than just talk therapy which can lead to faster relief.
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While confusing, there is no one definitive answer. Everyone’s responses to stressful or traumatic experiences are different.
Take siblings, you may have grown up in the same household, but reacted to situations very differently. You might even wonder, “Why does my sibling seem fine with everything that happened, while I’m still struggling?” The truth is, unless someone openly shares their experiences, it’s hard to know how they’ve processed things.
But here’s what matters:
You can heal from this
There is nothing wrong with you for reacting differently from others.
Your experience is real.
Your feelings are valid, even if others don’t share them.