Trauma Therapy

You may not know whether what you experienced "counts" as trauma, or perhaps you minimize what you've been through because it "wasn't that bad." We are not here to define trauma for you. What we know is this: if something is still impacting you, it deserves care and attention.

Trauma can affect the nervous system in profound ways — shaping how we feel, relate, cope, rest, and move through daily life.

We address:

  • Trauma, PTSD, and complex PTSD (C-PTSD)

  • Nervous system dysregulation

  • Chronic hypervigilance or feeling constantly on edge

  • Nightmares and sleep disturbances

  • Dissociation or feeling emotionally “checking out”

  • Distressing memories that feel difficult to escape

  • Shame, self-blame, or difficulty trusting others after painful experiences

  • Experiences that felt unsafe, overwhelming, or emotionally neglectful

We have utmost compassion for how your nervous system has been helping you survive in a dangerous and chaotic world or situation. There is no need to do this alone.

We provide trauma therapy in Boston (in person) and throughout MA & CT (virtually).

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  • If you’ve had an experience that continues to affect you negatively today, it may be an indication of unresolved trauma. That being said, even if you don’t feel ready to label something as “trauma” or “traumatic,” that does not mean you are any less worthy of support. Therapy is a great place to explore the impact of certain life events and find what makes the best sense for your recovery.

  • Our approach to trauma therapy begins with safety and relationship — we won't rush you into processing before you're ready. From there, we draw on evidence-based treatments including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and attachment-focused therapy, tailoring the approach to what fits you best.

  • If a past experience still feels emotionally “active” in your present life, it continues to affect how you think, feel, relate to others, or respond to stress. This can show up as intrusive memories, strong emotional reactions that feel out of proportion to the current situation, avoidance of reminders, feeling on edge or easily startled, numbness, or difficulty trusting others or feeling safe. It doesn’t have to come from a single “big” event; ongoing or repeated experiences can also have a lasting impact.

  • Symptoms of trauma and PTSD can include intrusive memories, flashbacks, distressing dreams, or feeling as though the event is happening again, as well as avoidance of reminders of the experience. Many people also notice feeling emotionally numb, disconnected, or on edge, along with increased anxiety, irritability, hypervigilance, being easily startled, difficulty sleeping, and trouble concentrating. Trauma can also affect how you see yourself and the world, sometimes leading to feelings of shame, guilt, or a persistent sense of danger or mistrust.

  • There is no set timeline for healing from trauma. It depends on factors like the type and duration of the trauma, your support system, and your current coping resources. Healing is usually gradual and non-linear, focusing on helping you feel safer, more grounded, and less impacted by triggers over time, rather than erasing what happened.