Therapy for Trauma & Dissociative Disorders
When you've experienced trauma, the effects don’t always stay in the past.
Trauma therapy in person inDenver and online across Colorado.
The effects of trauma often show up in the present—especially in the parts of life that matter most.
In Relationships:
You might notice yourself feeling distant or disconnected, even with people you care about. You may avoid intimacy or vulnerability because it feels unsafe, or find yourself overly pleasing others to avoid conflict. Old wounds can resurface during arguments, leaving you feeling misunderstood or unworthy of love. It can feel like you're always bracing for rejection or disappointment, even if no one’s doing anything wrong.
At Work:
You might be a high achiever, but you feel like an impostor. Maybe you overwork to prove your worth or struggle with criticism—even small feedback can feel like a personal attack. Boundaries may be hard to set, and burnout can creep in quickly, especially when you're constantly trying to stay ahead of the fear that you're not enough.
Within Yourself:
The effects of trauma can shape how you see yourself. You might feel broken, defective, or “too much.” That critical inner voice can become loud, telling you you’re not safe, not lovable, or not capable—even when your life shows otherwise. It can be hard to trust your instincts or feel grounded in who you are.
The good news is healing is possible
Trauma therapy can help you reconnect with your sense of self, rebuild trust in your body and mind, and create healthier, more fulfilling relationships. Together, we can gently explore how the past may be showing up in the present—and start healing the parts of you that are ready to feel seen.
Therapy can help you begin to feel more grounded, connected, and in control—not ruled by your past. Together, we can create a space where you feel truly seen, supported, and safe enough to explore what you’ve been holding for so long.
You don’t have to do this alone.
Therapy for trauma & dissociative disorders can:
Help you feel calmer and less overwhelmed in daily life
Support you in understanding your experiences
Guide you in reconnecting with your body and feeling safe inside yourself
Teach you tools to manage stress, anxiety, and difficult emotion
Help you build stronger, healthier relationships
Support you in letting go of shame, guilt, or self-blame
Help you find more confidence and trust in yourself
Give you a safe space to express feelings you’ve been holding inside
Assist you in breaking unhelpful patterns that might be holding you back
When trauma therapy works, you begin to trust yourself and put the past in the past. You feel lighter, calmer, and more authentically you.
Common questions about therapy for trauma & dissociation
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Trauma therapy is centered around how overwhelming or painful experiences—especially from early life—continue to shape the way we feel, think, and relate. While traditional therapy might focus on current stressors, trauma therapy goes deeper to help your nervous system settle, make sense of the past, and feel more present and empowered in your life now.
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If you feel stuck in patterns, overwhelmed by emotions, or like your past is still living in your present—you don’t have to wait for things to get worse. You’re allowed to want more ease, more clarity, more connection. We can start gently, and go from there
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There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Some people feel significant shifts after a few months; others benefit from longer-term work. I’ll check in with you regularly so we can make sure the pace and process feel right for you.
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I draw from somatic therapy, mindfulness practices, narrative therapy, polyvagal theory and more. These tools help calm your nervous system, reconnect you with your body, and shift the old survival strategies that may still be running the show. We’ll use what works for you—nothing forced, nothing rigid.
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No. You are always in control of what you share. I don’t believe healing requires rehashing every detail. In fact, we start by building safety in the here and now—by noticing what’s coming up in your body, emotions, and relationships. We’ll go at your pace, with respect for what you’re ready (or not ready) to explore.
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That’s more common than you might think. You don’t need perfect memories to begin healing. We can work with the emotional and physical patterns that are showing up in your life today, even if you’re not sure exactly where they started.
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That’s something we’ll plan for together. I’ll help you learn and practice grounding tools that you can use during and after sessions. You’ll never be left alone to “deal with it.” Feeling safe and supported is a priority in our work.