Heal from the past. Live fully in the present
Trauma and PTSD Therapy in California, Indiana, and Ohio
I offer in-person trauma therapy in San Diego, California.
I offer online trauma therapy throughout California, Indiana, and Ohio.
The past doesn’t have to define your future.
You’ve lived through difficult experiences, but your mind and body are still reacting as if they’re happening now
You’re always on alert
Your shoulders are tight, your jaw is clenched, your mind is scanning for the next threat
You notice every sound, shift in tone, or movement around you
You sit where you can see the door, planning escape routes without thinking
You have memories that won’t stay in the past
You have flashbacks or vivid images that make it feel like it’s happening all over again
You have nightmares that jolt you awake, leaving you tense and unsettled
You notice physical reactions like your heart racing, sweating, shaking when something reminds you of what happened
You’re never fully at ease
You avoid certain places, people, or situations “just in case”
You struggle to relax, even in safe settings
You feel numb or disconnected from yourself or the people around you
It’s hard to trust yourself and others
You second-guess your own reactions and decisions
You feel distant from people who care about you
You carry guilt or shame for something that wasn’t your fault
No matter how much time has passed, your mind and body can still act like it could happen again at any second.
When your mind and body are always on edge, it touches every corner of your life.
At work, it’s harder to focus, make decisions, or feel comfortable around coworkers.
In your relationships, you might pull away, avoid conflict, or feel like you’re never fully present—even with the people you love most.
With yourself, it can be difficult to feel calm, confident, or in control when you’re constantly bracing for something to go wrong.
Over time, that constant undercurrent of stress can make it feel harder to connect with others, enjoy the things you once loved, or feel fully like yourself.
I’m here for you.
Healing the Past, Living in the Present
Let’s help you feel more at ease
Therapy won’t erase the past, but it can loosen its hold on you. Through reprocessing and other evidence-based techniques, we’ll help your brain and body recognize that what happened is over. You’ll learn to respond to triggers without being pulled under, rebuild trust in yourself, and feel more present in your life instead of detached, anxious, or on high alert.
Day-to-day life feels different:
Your sleep is deeper and more restful
You can concentrate without intrusive thoughts breaking your focus
Crowded spaces or sudden noises don’t send your heart racing
Relationships feel safer:
You can connect with others without constantly having your guard up
Your boundaries are clearer and easier to enforce
You feel more open with the people you care about
Your sense of self shifts:
You stop blaming and shaming yourself for what happened
You stop questioning your worth or feeling “not enough.”
You feel more grounded, confident, and able to handle what comes next
This work isn’t about “getting over it.” You can create a life where your past no longer controls your present, and you feel free to move forward.
Here’s what we’ll do together
How Trauma & PTSD Therapy Can Help You Heal
Healing from trauma isn’t about pushing harder or “thinking positive.” I’ll give you the right tools, support, and strategies so your mind and body can feel safe again. Here’s what working together looks like:
1. We start with safety and stability
Learn practical skills to help your body and mind calm down in the moment
Build routines that support better sleep, focus, and emotional regulation
Create a sense of security so you’re not overwhelmed by memories or triggers
2. We process what happened at your pace
Use evidence‑based methods like EMDR to help your brain store traumatic memories differently
Reduce the emotional and physical charge of past experiences
Work through difficult moments without reliving them over and over
3. We rebuild trust in yourself and others
Learn to read your body’s signals and respond with care instead of fear
Strengthen your boundaries so relationships feel safer and more balanced
Practice trusting your judgment and decisions again
4. We focus on the future you want
Identify what you want life to look and feel like
Replace self‑criticism with self‑compassion
Build confidence that you can handle what comes your way
Let’s build a future where you feel safe, capable, and in control.
With the right support, you can relieve the weight of Trauma and PTSD.
What we’ll work on
Therapy for Trauma & PTSD can help you…
Identify your triggers and understand your body’s responses
Reduce anxiety, hyper‑vigilance, and intrusive thoughts
Rebuild trust in yourself and in safe relationships
Release shame, self‑blame, and guilt tied to what happened
Strengthen boundaries so relationships feel safer
Develop tools to ground yourself when overwhelm hits
Increase confidence in your ability to handle life’s challenges
Areas of Expertise:
Military service members, veterans, and their families — deployment stress, combat trauma, military sexual trauma, reintegration challenges
First responders and healthcare workers — repeated exposure to crisis, moral injury, compassion fatigue, burnout
Complex PTSD and childhood trauma — long‑term abuse, neglect, attachment wounds, chronic instability in early life
Survivors of interpersonal violence — domestic abuse, sexual assault, stalking, and harassment
Trauma related to addiction and recovery — both for those in recovery and loved ones affected by substance use
Accidents, natural disasters, and sudden loss — traumatic grief, injury, and survivor’s guilt
Occupational trauma — high‑stress, high‑responsibility careers where performance under pressure is expected daily
Find the relief you’ve been longing for.
Change is possible. I’ll help you get there.
Questions?
FAQs
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That’s okay. Trauma therapy doesn’t require you to share every detail. Approaches like EMDR focus on how your brain and body store the memory, not on retelling the entire story. We go at your pace, and you stay in control of what you share.
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It depends on your goals, the type of therapy we use, and how long you’ve been dealing with the symptoms. Some clients feel noticeable relief in a few months, while others benefit from longer‑term support to address deep‑rooted patterns and rebuild trust in themselves and others.
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It’s normal to feel more aware of certain emotions or body sensations when you start working on trauma. That’s why we begin by building strong coping tools and grounding techniques so you have a safety net before diving into heavier work.
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Not all therapy for trauma is the same. I use evidence‑based methods like EMDR, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness‑based approaches that work with both the mind and body. We also focus on building safety and trust first, so the deeper work feels manageable.
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Yes. Trauma therapy can be effective whether the event happened months or decades ago. The brain and body are capable of change at any age, and it’s never too late to work toward feeling safer, calmer, and more connected.
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No. While we’ll address the impact of past experiences, a big part of trauma therapy is helping you live more fully in the present — building confidence, improving relationships, and creating a future that isn’t controlled by what happened before.
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High‑stress careers like healthcare, first responder or public safety work, and the military can push your mind and body to their limits, and over time, that can start to feel “normal.” PTSD and complex PTSD go beyond everyday stress. They can look like intrusive memories, nightmares, trouble sleeping, emotional numbness, irritability, hyper‑vigilance, avoiding certain people or situations, or feeling disconnected from yourself and others. For those with childhood trauma or repeated exposure to trauma on the job, symptoms can also include deep‑rooted beliefs like “I’m not safe” or “I’m not good enough.”
You don’t need an official diagnosis to start trauma therapy. If what you’ve been through, whether it happened years ago or keeps happening at work, is affecting your relationships, your health, or your ability to feel safe, it’s worth getting support.