Trauma Therapy in Fort Collins, CO
You Don't Have to Keep Carrying Everything You've Been Through
Maybe you've spent years trying to move forward, but certain experiences still seem to find their way into your relationships, your confidence, or the way you feel about yourself.
Whether you know exactly where those feelings come from or you're still trying to make sense of them, therapy can be a place to explore what you've been through and begin figuring out what you need now.
Sometimes the Past Doesn't Feel So Far Away
Maybe you're constantly second-guessing yourself, apologizing when you haven't done anything wrong, or worrying about how other people are feeling. You might have a hard time trusting others, setting boundaries, or feeling safe enough to let your guard down.
Or maybe you've gotten really good at keeping everything together on the outside, even when things feel completely different underneath.
Trauma doesn't always look the way we expect it to. Sometimes it shows up in the relationships we find ourselves in, the way we talk to ourselves, or the patterns we can't quite seem to break.
You don't have to wait until things feel unbearable to get support.
Trauma Isn't Always One Big Event
When people think about trauma, they often picture a single frightening or life-threatening experience. And while those experiences can certainly be traumatic, trauma can also develop through repeated experiences of feeling unsafe, powerless, rejected, or emotionally unsupported.
Growing up in an unpredictable home, being in an emotionally harmful relationship, experiencing discrimination, or going through frightening medical experiences can all leave lasting effects.
Sometimes you know exactly what happened. Other times, you just know that certain situations, relationships, or feelings are harder to navigate than you'd like them to be.
You don't need to have a PTSD diagnosis, or even be sure whether what you experienced "counts" as trauma, to explore it in therapy.
Whatever Your Experience, There's Room for It Here
Childhood & Family Trauma
Growing up in an environment where your emotional needs weren't met, love felt conditional, or you never quite knew what to expect can shape how you see yourself and connect with others as an adult. Therapy can help you understand those patterns, work through painful experiences, and begin building relationships that feel healthier and more secure.
Relationship & Emotional Trauma
Emotionally harmful relationships, manipulation, betrayal, or repeated experiences of rejection can leave you questioning your judgment and struggling to trust yourself. Together, we can explore how those experiences have affected you, strengthen your boundaries, and reconnect with your sense of self.
Medical Trauma & Chronic Illness
Painful procedures, unexpected diagnoses, frightening medical experiences, or years of feeling dismissed by healthcare providers can have a lasting emotional impact. Therapy can help you process those experiences, navigate medical anxiety, and rebuild trust in yourself and your body.
What Does Trauma Therapy Look Like?
There's no one-size-fits-all approach to working through trauma, and I don't believe healing needs to look the same for everyone.
I use approaches like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients process difficult experiences, understand patterns, and develop new ways of responding to situations that once felt overwhelming.
EMDR can be especially helpful for processing distressing memories and experiences that continue to affect how you feel in the present. Depending on your needs, our work might also focus on managing anxiety, strengthening boundaries, navigating relationships, or learning to feel more grounded and connected to yourself.
I bring warmth, humor, and honesty into my work, and I believe therapy should be collaborative. We'll move at a pace that feels manageable, and you won't be expected to share every detail of your experiences before you're ready.
You Don't Have to Have It All Figured Out Before Reaching Out
Maybe you've been thinking about therapy for a while, or maybe you're just starting to recognize how much your past experiences are affecting your life today.
Wherever you're starting, you're welcome here.
I offer trauma therapy in person in Fort Collins and virtually throughout Colorado. If you're curious about working together, I'd love to connect and see if we're a good fit.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Trauma isn't defined only by the event itself, but also by how an experience affects you. If past experiences are impacting your relationships, emotional well-being, or sense of safety, therapy can help you explore those patterns. You don't need a formal PTSD diagnosis to seek support.
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No. Trauma therapy doesn't require you to share every detail of your experiences, especially before you're ready. We can start by focusing on what you're experiencing now, building trust, and identifying what feels helpful and manageable for you.
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Yes. Trauma-focused therapy can help people experiencing symptoms associated with PTSD and complex PTSD, including intrusive memories, avoidance, emotional overwhelm, difficulty trusting others, and challenges with self-worth. Your treatment will depend on your experiences, needs, and goals.
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It can be! EMDR is one of the approaches I use to help clients process distressing experiences. Not everyone needs or wants EMDR, and we'll work together to decide which approaches make the most sense for you.
You Don't Have to Figure It All Out on Your Own
You don't need to have all the answers, know exactly where to start, or even be sure whether what you've experienced counts as trauma. If something from your past is affecting how you feel, how you see yourself, or how you connect with others, that's reason enough to seek support.
Trauma therapy can help you better understand your experiences, recognize patterns that are no longer serving you, and begin building a life that feels more like your own.
Ready to take the next step? Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if working together feels like a good fit.