Frequently Asked Questions
What if I'm not sure what to label or define what happened to me?
That is very common and is perfectly okay.
Many people come to therapy unsure of what language fits their experiences. You may be wondering whether something “counts,” whether it was “bad enough,” or whether you are allowed to need support.
You never need to prove your pain in order to begin therapy.
What if it happened a long time ago?
Many people seek therapy months, years, or decades after painful experiences.
Sometimes the impact of trauma becomes more noticeable during a new relationship, a breakup, a major life transition, a change in family dynamics, or a period when things finally feel quiet enough to notice what you have been carrying.
Support is still available.
I have a really hard time talking about what happened to me.
Many of the modalities I often use in sessions require less verbal processing than you might be used to.
For example: EMDR, IFS, sensorimotor therapy, and creative arts-based interventions.
These approaches can be helpful for folks who are either very self-aware but feel stuck, and for those who might have trouble talking about traumatic experiences.
We begin right where you are, whenever you’re ready.