You Survived What Happened. Now You Deserve Help Living Beyond It.
Trauma does not always look like falling apart. Sometimes it looks like performing well at work, caring for everyone else, and quietly managing symptoms no one can see. You may know which event changed things, or you may be carrying the accumulated weight of years spent responding, serving, surviving, or staying strong
The Goal Is Not to Forget. It Is to Feel Free to Live Again.
Trauma May be Showing Up As:
Constant alertness even when you are safe
Reliving calls, scenes, losses, or decisions
Avoiding reminders
Feeling detached or emotionally numb
Irritability or anger
Sleep problems or nightmares
Guilt, shame, or moral injury
Using work, isolation, substances, or constant activity to avoid slowing down
Trauma and PTSD
Intrusive memories and flashbacks
Nightmares and sleep difficulties
Hypervigilance and feeling constantly "on edge"
Anxiety and panic
Childhood or relationship trauma
Traumatic grief and complicated grief
Emotional overwhelm
Difficulty feeling safe or grounded
Stress related to difficult life experiences
Trauma therapy provides a confidential place to understand how your experiences are affecting your mind, body, relationships, and daily life. Treatment may help you reduce the intensity of distressing memories, respond differently to triggers, improve emotional regulation, process grief or guilt, reconnect with people you love, and feel more present instead of constantly preparing for danger.
Treatment is personalized to your goals and readiness. You will not be pushed to disclose more than you are ready to share
The Goal Is Not to Forget. It Is to Feel Free to Live Again.
What Therapy is Like with Me
My style is compassionate, straightforward, and collaborative. We will talk about what you are experiencing, but we will also work toward meaningful change. You will learn why certain reactions are happening, develop practical ways to respond, and have opportunities to process underlying experiences at a pace that respects your nervous system. You will not be treated as a diagnosis or pushed to disclose details before you are ready. Your voice, boundaries, goals, and lived experience matter throughout the process.
Explore how past experiences may be affecting you today
During the first session we will:
Talk about what brings you to therapy
Identify what you would like to work on
Create a therapy plan that fits your needs
Learn tools to help you feel calmer and more grounded
A Different Approach to Therapy
Accelerated Resolution Therapy, commonly called ART, is a structured psychotherapy approach using guided imagery, awareness of physical sensations, and sets of eye movements to help the brain process distressing memories differently.
The facts do not change. The goal is to reduce the emotional and physical distress connected to the memory so it can feel more like something that happened in the past rather than something your body is still reliving. You remain awake, aware, and in control, and you can choose how much detail to share.
ART may help with:
Traumatic memories
Flashbacks and nightmares
Anxiety and fear
Grief and loss
Stress from difficult life experiences
Feeling stuck in painful memories
ART can be a good option if traditional talk therapy has not felt like the right fit for you. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where we can work together at a pace that feels right for you.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
IFS helps you better understand the different thoughts, feelings, and parts of yourself. It can help you respond to yourself with more kindness and work through painful experiences.
Polyvagal-Informed Techniques
These techniques help you understand how stress and trauma can affect your body. We use simple tools to help your body feel safer, calmer, and more grounded.
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)
EFT uses gentle tapping while focusing on difficult thoughts or feelings. It can help reduce stress and emotional distress and help you feel more calm.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT helps you make room for difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them control your life. We focus on what matters most to you and help you take steps toward the life you want.
Questions About Trauma Therapy and ART
Do I have to talk about every detail?
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No. You are never required to share every detail before you are ready. Some approaches, including ART, can allow you to work with distressing material without verbally describing the entire memory.
Is ART hypnosis?
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No. During ART, you remain awake, aware, and in control. You can communicate with your therapist and pause the process at any time
Is ART the same as EMDR?
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ART and EMDR both use eye movements, but they are distinct approaches with different procedures and protocols. Rachel can explain the differences and discuss whether ART may fit your needs.
How many sessions will I need?
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There is no universal number. Treatment length depends on your history, goals, current needs, and response to therapy. Recommendations and progress will be discussed openly.
No. If an experience continues to affect your sleep, relationships, emotions, body, or daily life, therapy may be worth exploring.
Do I need a PTSD Diagnosis?
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This is a space where you do not have to protect anyone else from what you are carrying.
You don't have to navigate the effects of trauma, anxiety, or difficult experiences alone. If you're ready to explore whether therapy is right for you, I'd be happy to connect.