Releasing Trauma

When you have a big wound that just won’t heal…

Trauma has you trapped, stuck in a canyon of misery, fear, and doubt.

It is negatively impacting your view of yourself and darkening your view of the world around you.

Maybe you had one single incident that changed your world. Perhaps you are a part of a long chain of generational trauma. Either way, this pain is immobilizing you.

There is a strong voice in your head that keeps trying to convince you,

“It wasn’t actually that bad.”

I’m here to help you stop dismissing your pain.

It was bad. In fact, it was the hardest thing you ever faced.

And it still holds you down, no matter how many days, months, or even years pass.

You become someone you don’t recognize, snapping at the ones you love and feeling too anxious to see any friends.

To make things easier, you isolate yourself. It’s lonely, but at least it feels safe.

Even when you are safe in your bed, the memories come back.

But it happened so long ago…

Maybe you’re wondering…

Shouldn’t I be over it by now? It’s not like my life is THAT bad now.

It was ages ago, so why does all this pain and hurt feel so fresh?

Why do these memories keep rearing their ugly heads? I can’t seem to catch a break from it all!

This is not the life you had hoped for.

You do what you can to feel less overwhelmed…

You try not to think about it…

Or you do more self-care…

Or exercise more…

Or drink more water…

But deep down, you fear that none of this will change anything.

Plus, you’ve made it this far without talking to someone about it. Why change now?

It would be so much easier if you could just forget about it…

But forgetting is easier said than done.

You’re ready for change.

You know it can’t stay this way any longer… but you don’t know what to do to change it.

If you are a garden, your trauma is the weeds.

You’ve tried tending the garden on your own, yanking out the weeds one at a time, thorns piercing your skin.

But you never seem to be able to get the roots. And so, again and again, they resurface.

Together, we can break this cycle by digging to those roots, pulling them up so that they never invade your beautiful garden again.

It’s going to get dirty, but that’s okay.

Just living through that experience shows that you have resiliency and courage. And while you will be safe, those strengths will be aid through your healing.

As with most things, therapy won’t be some secret pill that will magically help you feel better about your experience. Consistency, patience, and hard work will be needed for the road ahead.

But the reward is well worth the work. Managing your feelings and controlling how your response influences your relationships will change everything.

Together, you will process, heal, and integrate new skills to live a full and happy life.

You are not alone in this.

You might be wondering if talking to a stranger about your pain will change anything. The work we do together can shift your pain from a present experience to past.

Your past will not dictate your future anymore.

I know it’s overwhelming, but you’re doing the right thing. And the act of Googling a therapist means that you’ve already taken the first step of your journey.

Let’s clear your garden of the weeds keeping it from thriving.

Call me today to take control of your past and move into your future: (720) 383-4886.