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Trauma Therapy for Women in Louisville, KY

You’re not too much. You’re not broken. You’re just carrying a lot.

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You're tired of being triggered by things you thought you were “over.”

It’s like no matter how much work you’ve done, you’re still bracing for impact.

Maybe you were the peacemaker. The one who learned to stay small, stay quiet, or keep the peace to survive. Maybe your childhood looked fine on the outside, but it never felt safe or stable on the inside. Maybe you’ve been high-achieving your whole life—but underneath, you’re anxious, self-critical, or constantly waiting for the other shoe to drop.

Even if you’ve “moved on,” the effects of childhood trauma can live on in your nervous system, your relationships, and your sense of self. You might feel stuck in patterns that don’t make sense—people-pleasing, shutting down, overexplaining, perfectionism, numbing out, or trying to stay in control of everything all the time.

This isn’t a personal flaw. It’s a survival strategy. And it worked—until it didn’t.

I’m here for you.

You’re allowed to soften, to feel, and to take up space.

Even if you’ve spent a lifetime holding it all together, it’s okay to let some of it go now. You don’t have to earn rest. You don’t have to justify your pain. You don’t have to keep surviving when you’re ready to start healing. In this space, there’s room for your full story—your strength, your softness, your fear, and your hope. We’ll move gently, at your pace, with your nervous system in mind.

sound familiar?

Constantly waiting for something to go wrong, even when things are fine

Second-guessing yourself in every conversation

Feeling like you’re too much—or not enough—for the people around you

Keeping people at a distance, even when you crave closeness

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Here’s what we’ll do together

Trauma therapy can help you feel safer in your body, softer with yourself, and more connected to what matters.

In our sessions, you’ll find a steady, non-judgmental space to explore what’s coming up in your body, emotions, and story.

I use EMDR and IFS-informed parts work to help you gently access and reprocess the experiences that shaped you—without reliving the pain.

Together, we’ll identify what your symptoms are trying to protect and give those parts of you what they never got: support, safety, and compassion.

This work isn’t about pushing through—it’s about going gently.

You don’t need to perform, be perfect, or explain everything just right.

You get to show up as you are, and we’ll go at your pace.

Over time, you may begin to feel more grounded in your body, more at ease in your relationships, and more able to live without the constant sense of danger or shame.

When all is said and done, here’s the thing:

You are more resilient than what happened to you.

What we’ll work on

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Imagine a life where…

01 you feel settled in your body

The tension eases. You no longer feel on edge 24/7. You can take a full breath. Your body no longer feels like a threat—or a mystery.

02 you trust yourself to make decisions without spiraling

You stop second-guessing. You hear your own voice clearly. You can choose what’s right for you without guilt or fear.

03 you’re no longer stuck in survival mode

You can rest without shame. Connect without shutting down. Respond without reacting. You feel grounded in who you are.

what if peace felt normal to you?

Change is possible. I’ll help you get there.

Questions?

FAQs

  • That’s okay. You don’t need a perfect memory to heal. Trauma is stored in the body and nervous system. We’ll work gently with what’s showing up now, not force anything that isn’t ready.

  • Nope. Therapy isn’t about retelling every hard thing—it’s about healing what’s still stuck. I use approaches like EMDR and IFS informed parts work that allow us to process trauma without reliving it.

  • If you feel anxious, disconnected, easily overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that don’t make sense—those may be signs of unprocessed trauma. You don’t need a specific diagnosis to benefit from trauma-informed care.

  • Trauma therapy goes beyond just insight. While we’ll talk and explore your story, we’ll also work with your nervous system, emotions, and inner protective parts to create deeper healing—not just coping.

  • Everyone’s journey is different. Some clients start noticing shifts after a few sessions, while others take more time. What matters most is that we go at a pace that feels safe and sustainable for you.

Healing is Possible