02Specialization
Trauma & PTSD
The thing you can't seem to reason your way out of — that's the thing we work on.
What this actually is
The long version.
Trauma isn't only what happened; it's what your nervous system had to do to survive it. Insight alone doesn't move it. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and trauma-focused work help the body finish the story so the past stops running the present.
Sound familiar?
You might recognize —
- A memory you can describe calmly but that still hijacks your body
- Startle responses, hypervigilance, or numbness that feel disproportionate
- Patterns in relationships you can name but can't stop repeating
- 'It wasn't that bad' — and you still can't sleep
- Veterans, first responders, and survivors of complex or developmental trauma are welcome here
FAQ
Questions people actually ask.
Do I have to talk about the worst of it in detail?
No. EMDR does not require extensive verbal retelling of the memory. We prepare carefully first, and you stay in the driver's seat throughout.
Can EMDR happen over telehealth?
Yes — evidence-based protocols exist for telehealth EMDR, and it's a large part of my practice. We use bilateral stimulation methods that work through the screen.
What if my trauma is 'small' compared to others'?
Nervous systems don't measure like that. If it lives in your body, it deserves care.
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