At its core, trauma is a violation of the soul. It fragments our sense of self, depleting our capacity for vitality, trust, and authentic connection. Untreated, its long-term symptoms can include anxiety, depression, shame, poor self-esteem, emotional overwhelm, disconnection, mistrust, neediness, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and more. And these patterns keep repeating until we're able to release the trauma, reconnect with our true selves, and stitch back together the violated soul.

Trauma doesn't have to be a life sentence. I understand my job as a therapist