Trauma Therapy Orange County
Trauma Therapist Orange County
Trauma Therapy
You’ve carried so much for so long, in ways both visible and invisible. Sometimes you bury your pain and put on a mask around others to pretend you’re okay. Sometimes your pain feels closer to the surface, showing up in ways you don’t always expect. The weight of the past seems to linger. It impacts your relationships and your ability to feel connected to yourself.
You've learned to hide your pain and struggles. In the past, this was necessary to survive your environment or past relationships. You’ve developed a habit of dismissing your own feelings to make space for others. But your story, your feelings and your experience matter. You deserve a space where you are seen and I can help.
I help people increase a sense of safety, freedom, and peace within their bodies. I help them heal their trauma in ways that strengthen and improve their connection to others.
If you’re ready to break free from the impacts of your trauma, schedule a consultation call today with a trauma therapist in Orange County!
My Approach
Trauma Therapist Orange County
Trauma can be quite complex. It doesn’t always come from one big event. Oftentimes it’s the accumulation of repeated painful experiences over time. Complex trauma is often relational, meaning it occurs in our relationships with others. And as the name implies: it’s often complicated. Because it is relational in nature, it can disrupt your relationships. Some repeated life experiences that can impact your relationship with yourself include:
Feeling like you had to earn love by being “perfect.”
Having to walk on eggshells to avoid conflict or disapproval.
Suppressing your emotions because you learned were “too much” for others.
Hearing criticism or rejection when you tried to express your needs.
These experience often shape your interactions in other relationships. You might find yourself conforming to how others expect you to be. This often feels safer than rejection or judgement. You might also protect yourself from disappointment by avoiding vulnerability with others.
Your constant efforts to avoid conflict and protect yourself is draining and lonely. It’s like walking a tightrope, requiring hypervigilance and disconnection from your environment. It overwhelming and stressful for you and your body.
Through trauma healing, you can learn how to feel more grounded and free to connect with yourself. That’s where I come in!
Imagine what it would be like if you could identify and advocate for your needs? What would it be like to set boundaries without guilt and fear consuming you? Imagine how you’d relate to yourself and others if you felt more connected to your emotions and your body? You’d reclaim the parts of yourself that trauma made you feel you had to hide. You’d be able to build relationships rooted in mutual respect and authenticity.
Healing takes time, and it isn’t always linear. But with the right support, it’s possible to shift from surviving day by day to thriving in your life! Are you ready to get relief from the weight of the past? Trauma therapy can be a powerful resource. It will help you process what happened to you and learn new skills to support yourself. It will help you establish new and meaningful relationships with yourself and others. Contact a trauma therapist today to start your healing!
Trauma Therapy FAQs
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In trauma-focused therapy, you and your therapist build a healthy relationship. One that establishes trust, safety, and security. Trauma-focused therapy doesn’t erase your past. It teaches you to navigate your life with clarity, compassion, and connection,. In trauma-focused therapy, you can:
Explore the painful experiences that have shaped your patterns and beliefs.
Understand how trauma has affected your nervous system, relationships, and self-esteem.
Learn valuable tools to calm your body when everything feels chaotic or overwhelming.
Unpack harmful messages you’ve internalized about yourself and your worth.
Reconnect with your authentic self—the version of you that feels most true and free.
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You can! Childhood trauma impacts your brain, your core beliefs, your behaviors, and your relationships. The good news is: your brain is adaptable and can form new healing connections! These new connections can change the way you relate to yourself and others. Childhood trauma therapy as an adult can provide learning tools you didn't have access to as a child. These tools can help you live a more fulfilling and liberating life.
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Trauma takes a toll on your nervous system, relationships, and sense of self. You might feel on edge, as though you’re always scanning for danger, even when everything seems fine. You may feel numb and disconnected from your emotions. Experiencing your emotions may feel too overwhelming.
Some ways that unhealed childhood trauma might show up in adults include, but are not limited to:
A persistent feeling of not being good enough, no matter what you achieve.
Struggling to set boundaries because you fear rejection or conflict.
Using perfectionism as a shield, hoping it will protect you from criticism.
People-pleasing to keep others happy, even at the expense of your own needs.
Anxiety about being vulnerable or authentic with others.
These are ways your mind and body have done their best to protect you. These patterns may have helped you survive in the past. Now, they might feel like they’re holding you back from living the life you're wanting.
You don’t have to keep carrying this weight alone. In therapy, you can establish a safe relationship. This creates the opportunity to explore the ways trauma has shaped your life, and begin to heal.
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The answer to this question depends on your goals, which you will establish with a therapist. Many factors contribute to trauma healing, so it's difficult to provide a timeframe. It is important to note that goals and treatment timeframe vary from person to person.
Building a relationship with your trauma therapist is the first step. Safety and trust should be built in order for you and your body to be able to safely navigate healing.
Get Support From a Trauma Therapist
Things can change and healing is possible. You deserve support from someone who truly sees and understands you. Let's untangle the past, reclaim your sense of self, and build the safety and connection you’ve longed for.
Reach out today to begin your journey toward healing!
