IN PLANO AND ONLINE THROUGHOUT TEXAS
Therapy for Complex & Relational Trauma
Find freedom from the past & begin creating the life you want
Are painful experiences from your past starting to creep into your life or your relationships?
Trauma often leaves a lasting imprint. One that can affect us throughout life. It shows up as patterns and behaviors developed out of a need for survival.
Your trauma could have been a one-time event like a car accident or traumatic birth. Or, it could be more subtle wounds that occurred continuously over time. Like always being put down by your parents or in another significant relationship. It could even result from what you didn’t get, like a child who had to take care of everything because their parents were unavailable.
You may not have realized how impactful these experiences were at the time. Or you may have been very well aware, but try to downplay it and not think about it because it was a “long time ago” or “doesn’t matter anymore, they were doing the best they could.”
Have you noticed you:
Feel overwhelmed and your emotions are becoming hard to control
Have a hard time saying no
Feel guilt and anxiety when you try to prioritize your needs.
Have challenges in your relationships whether it is with yourself, your partner, children, parents, friends, or co-workers
Place high expectations on yourself and others and when they aren’t met it creates shame or resentment.
Elements of your past show up when you’re not expecting it
We are here to help.
You will learn to …
✓ Regulate your emotional responses
✓ Set boundaries without feeling guilty
✓ Step into your confidence
✓ Trust in your own perceptions, feelings, and instincts
✓ Feel more comfortable and secure in your body
✓ Improve your most valued relationships
No matter how long you’ve been feeling this way, things can genuinely get better
faqs
Common questions about trauma therapy
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Trauma is not an event itself but rather the way a person experiences and responds emotionally to an event. Trauma doesn't have to be life-threatening and can include experiences that were harmful, disturbing, or overwhelming.
Trauma can occur in response to something a person experiences personally or something they witness happening to others.
It can be a single event or a series of similar events and what is traumatic for one person may not be experienced as traumatic for someone else.
It's possible to be struggling with unresolved trauma and not even know it. It's not unusual for people to discount their experiences as not big enough or not serious enough to qualify as trauma.
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Relational trauma is a complex and often misunderstood form of trauma that can deeply affect an individual’s emotional well-being and life-long interpersonal relationships. Understanding the intricacies of relational trauma can demystify the origins, symptoms, and, importantly, the treatment approaches.
Relational trauma, sometimes referred to as complex trauma or attachment trauma, is a psychological condition rooted in adverse interpersonal experiences and relationships. It’s distinct from single-incident traumas like accidents or natural disasters and typically arises from prolonged exposure to harmful interactions, often in early life.
At its core, relational trauma originates from a profound disruption in an individual’s ability to form secure, healthy attachments. This disruption can result from experiences such as neglect, physical or emotional abuse, or inconsistent caregiving during childhood. Such distressing relationships can lead to a deep-seated sense of insecurity, vulnerability, and mistrust.
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The goals for couples therapy will always center on what you hope to accomplish as a unit. The first couples session is designed to have time to meet with you both 1:1 and then as a couple.
Sometimes there will be reasons to have additional 1:1 time. Your therapist’s recommendations will be tailored to your relationship and goals.
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Trauma looks different for everyone. We specialize in working with a variety of different kinds of trauma, including:
Childhood trauma (abuse, abandonment, neglect)
Religious Trauma / Cult Abuse
Emotional Abuse
Harmful family dynamics
Single Incident Trauma (car accident, assault)
Narcissistic Abuse
Perinatal Trauma (traumatic birth, NICU, infant loss)
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We know that the brain’s neuroscience is altered due to trauma, but also that neuroplasticity exists and that the brain can develop new neural pathways throughout life. With treatment from a trauma therapist who understands how to work with trauma while avoiding re-triggering the client, healing is possible, and plenty of people who have experienced even the most extreme cases of trauma can go on to lead fulfilling and connected lives.
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The length of time for trauma therapy can vary depending on the individual and the type and severity of their trauma. Some people may require only a few sessions, while others may need months or even years of therapy.
In general, trauma therapy is not a quick fix and requires commitment and patience. Modalities like Somatic Experiencing and EMDR, are designed to be relatively short-term.
It's important to note that trauma therapy can be a challenging process, and progress may not always be linear. Some sessions will be spent processing traumatic material. Others will be more strength focused.
I want you to know:
You don’t have to navigate this alone.
Let’s work together to create a life your future self will thank you for.