Trauma-Informed careTrauma & EMDR Therapy
Support for childhood trauma, PTSD, complex trauma, and single-incident events. Using EMDR can help your brain process what talk therapy alone hasn't resolved.
Virtual Therapy in Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, and South Carolina
Recognizing the SignsAre you carrying unprocessed trauma?
Many people who seek trauma therapy have learned to function despite what happened to them. They’re showing up, achieving, and taking care of everyone else while carrying something heavier underneath. From the outside, they may look composed, capable, even fine. Internally, they may feel disconnected from parts of themselves, unsure why old patterns keep resurfacing, or uncertain whether what they went through even "counts" as trauma.
You might recognize yourself here
Carrying the weight alone
You've learned to manage on your own, rarely asking for help, even when you're holding more than anyone around you realizes.
Explaining it away
You minimize what happened. You tell yourself others had it worse, or that you should be over it by now.
Feeling disconnected from your body
You feel numb, checked out, or like you're watching your own life from a distance instead of living inside it.
Keeping people at a distance
You keep people at a careful distance, worried that if they really knew your story, something between you would change.
Understanding the MethodWhat is EMDR therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy that helps the brain process distressing memories and experiences that continue to feel emotionally overwhelming. Rather than reliving the past, EMDR helps reduce the emotional intensity of difficult memories so they no longer feel like they are happening in the present. It's not about talking it through, it's about allowing your brain to file the memory appropriately.
The TransformationWhat I help with
EMDR doesn't erase what happened. It transforms how your brain and body relate to it.
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Early experiences can shape the way we see ourselves, relationships, and the world around us. Childhood trauma may include emotional neglect, inconsistent caregiving, family conflict, abuse, bullying, or experiences that left you feeling unsafe, unseen, or unsupported. EMDR can help you process these experiences and heal the beliefs that developed because of them.
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Trauma can continue to impact your life long after an event has ended. I help clients experiencing symptoms of PTSD, including intrusive memories, nightmares, avoidance, hypervigilance, emotional distress, and feeling stuck in survival mode. EMDR therapy can help your brain reprocess traumatic memories so they feel less overwhelming and more like something you have moved through.
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Complex trauma often develops from repeated or ongoing experiences of harm, instability, or feeling unsafe over time. This may impact self-worth, emotional regulation, relationships, and your ability to trust yourself or others. Therapy can help you understand these patterns, reconnect with yourself, and heal from the deeper effects of chronic stress and trauma.
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Relationships can be a source of both connection and pain. Relational trauma may come from experiences with caregivers, partners, friendships, or other important relationships where you felt rejected, controlled, abandoned, invalidated, or unsafe. I help clients work through the beliefs that may continue to affect how they connect with others.
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Many people find that trauma, chronic stress, or painful life experiences influence their relationship with food, their body, and themselves. I work with clients experiencing eating disorders, disordered eating, body image concerns, and perfectionism by addressing both the behaviors and the underlying emotional experiences that may be contributing to them. Trauma-informed therapy can support recovery while helping you build trust, self-compassion, and a more peaceful relationship with food.
Trauma doesn't always begin with one life-changing event. It can develop through repeated experiences of feeling unsafe, unseen, or overwhelmed. And it often keeps shaping how you relate to yourself and others long after the original experience has passed.
What trauma & EMDR therapy looks like
A space to process, heal, and move forward.
Trauma therapy isn't about forcing you to relive painful experiences or pushing you to talk about things before you're ready.
Instead, we will work together to:
✓ Understand how trauma is affecting your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and daily life
✓ Create a foundation of safety before processing trauma
✓ Reprocess painful experiences using EMDR and other evidence-based approaches
✓ Reduce the emotional intensity of traumatic memories
✓ Strengthen self-trust, confidence, and emotional resilience
✓ Create a life where your past no longer defines your present
You may be wondering…
"Does what happened to me really count as trauma?"
Trauma isn't defined by the event itself—it's defined by how it impacted you. You don't have to experience a life-threatening event to benefit from trauma therapy. If something continues to affect your emotions, relationships, self-worth, or sense of safety, it deserves attention and care.
"Will I have to talk about my trauma in detail?"
No. Unlike some forms of therapy, EMDR doesn't require you to share every detail of what happened. You'll always have control over what you choose to discuss, and we'll prioritize helping you feel safe throughout the process.
“What if I don’t remember my trauma clearly?”
That’s okay. Trauma can affect memory, and many people do not have a complete or clear timeline of their experiences. You do not need to remember every detail for therapy to be helpful. We can focus on how your experiences are impacting you today.
Begin your journeyReady to explore therapy?
Start with an initial consultation to discuss your needs and see if we're the right fit.
Trauma often shows up alongside...
These experiences frequently overlap. If any of these also feel familiar, it's worth exploring together.
Why They Overlap
These conditions often share common roots — nervous system dysregulation, learned coping patterns, or a need for control and safety. Addressing them together, rather than in isolation, often leads to more complete and lasting healing.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Trauma therapy may be helpful if past experiences continue to impact your emotions, relationships, self-image, or daily life. You don’t need to have experienced a single major event—trauma can come from many experiences, including ongoing stress, loss, or difficult relationships. If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or ready to better understand your experiences, trauma therapy may be a supportive next step.
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I work with clients experiencing a range of trauma experiences, including childhood trauma, PTSD, complex trauma (C-PTSD), relational trauma, single-incident trauma, medical trauma, and trauma connected to eating disorders, body image, and self-worth.
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a trauma-focused therapy approach that helps your brain process distressing memories and experiences that still feel emotionally “stuck.” Rather than erasing memories, EMDR can help reduce the emotional intensity attached to them so they feel more manageable.
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Trauma therapy is not about forcing yourself to relive painful experiences. A safe and effective trauma therapy process includes preparation, coping tools, and working at a pace that feels manageable. The goal is to help you feel more grounded, empowered, and connected—not overwhelmed.
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Yes. I provide secure online trauma/EMDR therapy for clients located in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and South Carolina. Virtual therapy can provide flexible access to specialized care while maintaining a supportive therapeutic relationship.
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The length of EMDR therapy depends on your goals, the type of trauma you’ve experienced, and how it has impacted your life. Some people experience meaningful progress in a shorter timeframe, while others benefit from longer-term therapy to address complex trauma and related concerns. We’ll work together to create a pace and treatment plan that feels supportive and effective for you.
Take The Next StepReady to process and heal?
Trauma therapy requires expertise and a strong therapeutic relationship. Let's talk about your experience and whether EMDR is right for you.