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Therapy for Healing from Trauma
Get to the root of what is keeping you stuck and reclaim your strength in motherhood
Your healing matters, not just for you, but for your children, too.
Trauma doesn’t simply fade with time. It often lives quietly beneath the surface, waiting for certain seasons of life to bring it back into awareness.
For many moms, this fuels the deep desire to break cycles and do things differently. Old wounds can surface in the most tender and challenging parenting moments. Sometimes, the transition into motherhood itself leaves lasting imprints: a difficult pregnancy, a frightening or unsupported birth, or feeling unseen during postpartum recovery can hijack your nervous system.
When this happens you toddler’s tantrum suddenly feels overwhelmingly intense as you view it from the eyes of your own inner child’s unmet needs. Parenting your teen vigorously reopens memories from your adolescence, the pain of feeling misunderstood, dismissed, or alone, making conversations about independence and boundaries feel charged and deeply personal.
Suddenly, reactions feel bigger than the moment. Maybe you have notice yourself:
snapping at your kids and losing your temper in ways that doesn’t align
feeling triggered when a friend or family member offers advice
replaying parts of your birth or postpartum experience and feeling a surge of emotion
spiraling over something from years ago, even when everything around you seems calm
What Does Trauma Look Like for Moms?
Trauma isn’t always about catastrophic events. It can be subtle and still profoundly shape the way you see yourself and the world.
Childhood Trauma: Did you grow up feeling unseen, unsafe, or unheard? Experiences like a chaotic home, emotional neglect, or feeling like you had to "earn" love can cast a long shadow over how you show up as a mom.
Birth Trauma: Whether it was a complicated delivery, an unexpected medical emergency, or feeling powerless during childbirth, these experiences can leave lasting emotional and physical imprints.
Relational Trauma: Struggles like betrayals, unresolved grief, or feeling chronically disconnected in relationships can affect how you bond with your children and partner.
Trauma isn’t about comparing experiences or deciding if yours is “big enough” to matter. Your pain is valid, and your story deserves space to heal.
Check out my blog to read more about trauma and motherhood.
Healing Isn’t Just Possible. It’s Powerful.
Your past doesn’t have to define your future. Healing your trauma isn’t just for you, it’s a gift you give to yourself and your children. By addressing your pain, you’re creating a secure, loving environment where your kids can grow up feeling safe, seen, and supported.
Imagine parenting from a place of calm, confidence, and clarity. That’s not just a dream, it’s within reach.
How Therapy Can Help You Heal
Healing from trauma as a mom isn’t about being “perfect.” It’s about finding safety, connection, and joy again. Together, we’ll create a path toward healing that feels authentic to you.
Client-Centered Therapy: This is your journey, and you are the expert on your story. I’ll meet you where you are with empathy and support, empowering you to guide the process.
Somatic Therapy: Trauma lives in the body, not just the mind. We’ll use body-based techniques like breathwork, gentle movement, and mindfulness to help you feel grounded and safe in your own skin.
Parent Coaching with Expertise in Child Development: As a former school counselor, I can help you not only process your trauma but also develop practical parenting strategies. Sometimes, what feels overwhelming stems from not knowing what’s typical at each stage of development—and that’s something we can address together. This can include some sessions where we bring you kiddo in to join us either to engage in some bonding work or with teens/tweens to support improved communication.
Internal Family Systems (IFS): Trauma fragments us into parts—the critical voice, the protector, the wounded child. By understanding and nurturing these parts, we’ll create more inner harmony, allowing you to parent from a place of wholeness.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Instead of avoiding difficult emotions, we’ll learn to sit with them while still pursuing the things that matter most to you—like being the mom you want to be.
Together, we’ll work to help you:
Recognize when old wounds are driving your reactions and shift back into your adult, grounded self
Learn practical, moment-to-moment grounding techniques to calm your mind and body
Set boundaries that honor your needs without guilt
Break free from cycles of shame and self-criticism by practicing self-compassion
Model healthy emotional regulation for your children, creating a ripple effect of healing
Reclaim your voice and reshape your trauma narrative into one of strength and resilience
For parents of teens/tweens, therapy can include conjoint sessions to foster better communication and understanding, creating a more connected family dynamic.
Let’s Start Your Healing Journey Today
You don’t have to navigate this alone, mama. Therapy offers a safe space to unpack your experiences, rebuild your sense of self, and move forward with renewed strength.
Book your free 15-minute consultation today, and let’s explore how we can work together to help you heal and thrive in motherhood.
You’ve got this—and I’ve got you every step of the way.
