Many people have questions about the definition of trauma, wondering if what they experienced is considered to be a trauma. Trauma is either a singular event or series of events that has had a profound, negative impact on you. Trauma comes in many forms, and can have a variety of different repercussions, including negative thoughts and beliefs about yourself, nightmares, difficulty sleeping, difficulty trusting others, and feeling like you cannot live your life to the fullest. Trauma is also subjective, meaning that an event might feel more impactful to you than to someone else because of your unique history, biology, and current life circumstances. What matters most in defining trauma is the personal effect on you.

I have experience working with many types of trauma, including:

• Religious trauma and spiritual abuse

• Sexual assault and rape

• Childhood abuse or neglect

• Family of origin trauma

• Narcissistic abuse and manipulation

• Domestic violence, intimate partner violence, and physical abuse

• Mental, emotional, and psychological abuse

• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• Complex trauma (CPTSD)

• Living in the world as a marginalized person

• Not belonging and feeling misunderstood

If you have suffered from trauma, I would love to help you.

If you’re ready to take the next step, contact me to set up a free 15-minute phone consultation call.

My other areas of specialty include:

• LGBTQIA+

• Highly Sensitive People

• Body Image & Eating Concerns

• Religious Trauma

• Depression

• Anxiety