Trauma & PTSD Therapy

Trauma doesn't always look like a single dramatic event. Sometimes, it is the slow buildup of chronic stress, neglect, or systemic pressure. If you feel stuck in "survival mode"—constantly on edge, disconnected from your body, or struggling to trust others—you are not alone. I provide a trauma-informed space where we move at your pace to help you feel safe, steady, and back in control.

What Trauma Can Look Like

  • Survival Mode: Feeling stuck in "Fight, Flight, Freeze, or Fawn" long after the danger has passed.

  • Emotional Numbness: Feeling disconnected from your feelings or like you are just watching your life happen.

  • Flashbacks or Intrusive Memories: Past experiences showing up in your present through nightmares or sudden racing thoughts.

  • Hypervigilance: Feeling a constant need to scan your surroundings or stay "on guard" for safety.

Types of Trauma I Work With

  • Childhood & Family Trauma: Processing early experiences of neglect or instability.

  • Racial & Identity-Based Trauma: Navigating the deep impact of systemic oppression and discrimination.

  • Relational Trauma: Healing from past emotional abuse or difficult breakups.

  • First-Gen Pressure: The weight of high-pressure environments and family expectations.

What Healing Can Look Like

  • Feeling more present in your daily life.

  • Reduced emotional intensity when thinking about the past.

  • Stronger boundaries and a greater sense of self-compassion.

  • Improved sleep and a nervous system that can finally rest.

Is Trauma Therapy Right for You?

You may benefit from trauma therapy if:

  • You feel “stuck” despite trying to move forward

  • You avoid certain places, people, or conversations

  • You feel emotionally numb or overwhelmed

  • You struggle with trust or intimacy

  • You feel your reactions are stronger than the situation requires

You deserve support that feels safe and structured.

Understanding PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) develops when the brain and body remain in survival mode long after the danger has passed.

Your nervous system becomes stuck in:

  • Fight

  • Flight

  • Freeze

  • Or Fawn

Therapy helps your system learn that you are safe now.

My Approach to Trauma Therapy

  • Stabilization First: We don't rush into painful memories. We start by building a "toolbox" for emotional regulation.

  • Nervous System Support: Simple techniques to help your body learn that you are safe now.

  • Identity-Affirming Care: We look at how your background and systemic stressors impact your healing.

  • Relational Repair: Building the skills to trust yourself and others again.

Trauma & Marginalization

For many individuals, trauma is not just personal — it is systemic.

Experiences of racism, discrimination, identity invalidation, or chronic dismissal can deeply impact mental health.

Therapy can be a space where your experiences are believed, contextualized, and processed without minimization.

Ready to Begin?

Trauma healing is possible.
With structure, pacing, and safety.

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I provide trauma and PTSD therapy in Riverside, California and throughout California via secure telehealth.

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