Support for Complex Trauma & PTSD | Somatic & Holistic Healing
Complex trauma doesn’t just live in memories — it lives in the body. Maybe you’ve tried talk therapy and still feel stuck, overwhelmed, or numb. Somatic Experiencing®, TRE®, and trauma-informed therapy can help you regulate your nervous system, release stored survival energy, and slowly reconnect to your sense of aliveness.
Your survival was never a flaw. If you feel ready to begin healing from the body outward, I’m here. Let’s connect for a free consultation or read more about my offerings.
Gentle, trauma-informed therapy for survivors of emotional, physical & sexual abuse, childhood trauma & chronic stress
Characteristics
Complex trauma refers to exposure to multiple, chronic, and prolonged traumatic events, often of an interpersonal nature, such as repeated abuse or profound neglect. These events typically (but not exclusively) occur early in life and can severely impact a person's development and overall functioning.
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Chronicity and Repetition: The trauma is ongoing and occurs repeatedly over a period of time.
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Interpersonal Nature: The trauma often involves caregivers or other significant relationships, leading to issues with trust and attachment.
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Developmental Impact Early exposure to complex trauma can interfere with physical, emotional, and cognitive development.
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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PTSD is a mental health condition that can develop after an individual experiences or witnesses a traumatic event. It is characterized by a range of symptoms that persist for more than one month after the trauma.
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Before Therapy: When Life Feels Like Survival
Complex trauma isn’t “too much sensitivity” — it’s the imprint of what happened and what didn’t: not being protected, believed, or comforted. You’re not broken — your system is intelligent, and it’s been trying to help you survive.
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You may feel like you're always on high alert — anxious, numb, overwhelmed, or exhausted without knowing why.
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Maybe it’s hard to relax, trust others, or feel truly present.
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You might carry memories you don’t fully understand or find yourself stuck in patterns that no longer serve you.
These experiences didn’t come from nowhere. Often, they began as ways your body tried to protect you during times when things were too much, too fast, or too frightening.