I specialize in working with trauma. I’ve been trained in evidence-based trauma treatments (EMDR, CPT, DBT-PE, PE, CBT, Herman’s Stages Model) and also in psychodynamic interventions. From my experience, all people are exposed to trauma, but how it affects us as individuals is different. This means I also work with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, transitions, or grief.

Trauma therapy focuses on establishing safety and engaging in processing. It’s not only about telling your story, but also about working with how trauma lives in the body. It is a process of recovery that unfolds in stages: first creating safety, then gently exploring and making sense of the traumatic experience, and finally reconnecting with yourself and with others. Trauma work is about restoring dignity, agency, presence of mind, and a sense of belonging.

No. In our first sessions, I’ll ask what type of trauma brought you to therapy (e.g., sexual violence, verbal abuse, car accident, attack, etc.) and what symptoms you’re experiencing, but not for detailed descriptions right away. We will start by establishing safety and stability (emotionally, mentally, and physically) and then move toward processing. This includes learning skills to calm your nervous system and build resilience, so that when we do begin working directly with your trauma story, you feel supported and in control. Processing memories and facing avoided situations is part of trauma recovery, but we’ll do it in a way that keeps you supported and in control.

Yes. Trauma can leave deep patterns in the brain and body, but research shows that healing is possible at any stage of life. The human nervous system is adaptable; it can learn new ways to find safety, respond to situations, experience resilience, and process a traumatic experience from years ago.

Many people who come to therapy have lived with the effects of trauma for years, sometimes without realizing how much it has shaped their relationships, work, and sense of self.
In our work together, we will start by building the skills and stability you need to feel grounded in the present. From there,  we work safely with the memories and patterns that have been causing distress, avoidance, and disconnection. 

Healing does not mean forgetting or erasing the past. It means loosening trauma’s hold (the space it occupies in your everyday life) so you can live with greater choice, connection, and ease. Whether you’re seeking relief from symptoms like anxiety, hypervigilance, or emotional numbing, or simply wanting to feel more alive and connected, therapy can help you move toward a future that feels more like your own.

Feeling overwhelmed is a normal response in trauma therapy. When it happens, we will pause, use grounding tools, and help your body return to the present moment before continuing. Body-focused strategies such as mindfulness and DBT skills can help regulate your nervous system. This helps processing feel approachable. Therapy is always paced to protect your sense of safety.

Many clients come to me after previous therapy was not the right fit or did not address trauma in a safe, structured way.

Sometimes prior therapy may not have helped in the way you hoped because it moved too quickly into the trauma or did not use approaches tailored to your needs. 

Our work combines evidence-based trauma treatments with psychodynamic interventions and measurement-based care, allowing us to identify what is working and adjust as needed. I take an intentional approach with a focus on building stability, tailoring methods to your needs, and using ongoing measurement tools so we can adjust as we go.

This helps make therapy both effective and sustainable. Click here for a list of treatments offered at TRANSIT.

We’ll track progress using both your own experience and measurement-based tools that monitor symptoms like anxiety, mood, and PTSD severity. You might notice feeling calmer in your body, sleeping better, being less reactive, or reconnecting with people you care about. We’ll review your goals regularly to ensure therapy is moving you toward the life you want and make adjustments in real time as needed.

Yes. Questionnaires are part of a treatment approach called measurement-based care. Ongoing measurement provides a more objective way to track how you’re feeling over time.

Think of them as a snapshot of where you are each week or month. This information helps us identify patterns, measure progress, and adjust your therapy plan in real-time.

Many clients find it encouraging to see their scores change as therapy progresses because it is a concrete reminder that healing is happening, even when change feels slow and gradual.

Just as a physician might use lab results to guide your physical health care, these questionnaires help guide your emotional and psychological health care.