Trauma Therapy in Connecticut
Specialized EMDR and trauma-informed care for healing and recovery
Compassionate Trauma Treatment in Connecticut
Trauma affects not just your mind, but your body, emotions, and relationships. Whether you experienced a single traumatic event or endured ongoing trauma, the impact can be profound and lasting. But healing is possible, and you don't have to face this journey alone.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 12 years of experience in trauma treatment—beginning at Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, CT—and EMDR certification, I provide specialized, trauma-informed therapy to help you process painful experiences, reduce PTSD symptoms, and rebuild a sense of safety and wholeness in your life. I work a hybrid schedule, offering in-person sessions at my Darien office and telehealth throughout Connecticut. For those who have had psychedelic experiences as part of their healing journey, I also offer integration support.
Understanding Trauma and PTSD
What is Trauma?
Trauma is an emotional response to a deeply distressing or disturbing event that overwhelms your ability to cope. Trauma can result from single incidents (acute trauma) or repeated, prolonged experiences (complex trauma or developmental trauma).
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
PTSD is a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Symptoms include intrusive memories, flashbacks, nightmares, avoidance of reminders, negative changes in mood and thinking, and heightened reactivity.
Complex PTSD
Complex PTSD develops from prolonged or repeated trauma, often in childhood. In addition to PTSD symptoms, it may include difficulty regulating emotions, negative self-perception, and relationship challenges.
Types of Trauma I Treat
- •Childhood abuse or neglect
- •Physical or sexual assault
- •Domestic violence
- •Combat or military trauma
- •Accidents or medical trauma
- •Witnessing violence or death
- •Natural disasters
- •Loss of a loved one (sudden or traumatic)
- •Emotional abuse or bullying
- •Developmental trauma
- •Attachment trauma
- •Betrayal trauma
Evidence-Based Trauma Treatment Approaches
EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
EMDR is a highly effective, research-supported treatment specifically designed for trauma and PTSD. It helps your brain reprocess traumatic memories, reducing their emotional intensity while maintaining the factual memory. EMDR is endorsed by the American Psychiatric Association, World Health Organization, and Department of Veterans Affairs.
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Address trauma-related thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors. Learn to identify and challenge unhelpful thinking patterns that maintain trauma symptoms.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Work with different parts of yourself that carry trauma, fostering internal healing and integration. Particularly effective for complex trauma and developmental trauma.
Somatic Approaches
Address the physical impact of trauma stored in your body. Learn to recognize and release trauma-related tension and develop greater body awareness.
DBT Skills for Trauma
Develop emotion regulation skills, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to manage trauma symptoms and improve relationships.
Signs You May Benefit from Trauma Therapy
- •Intrusive memories, flashbacks, or nightmares about traumatic events
- •Avoiding people, places, or situations that remind you of the trauma
- •Feeling constantly on edge, hypervigilant, or easily startled
- •Difficulty trusting others or forming close relationships
- •Negative beliefs about yourself, others, or the world
- •Emotional numbness or feeling disconnected from yourself
- •Difficulty regulating emotions or frequent emotional overwhelm
- •Self-destructive behaviors or difficulty taking care of yourself
What to Expect from Trauma Therapy
Trauma therapy is conducted at your pace in a safe, supportive environment. You are always in control of the process. In our work together, you can expect:
- ✓A thorough, compassionate assessment of your trauma history and symptoms
- ✓Establishment of safety and stabilization before processing trauma memories
- ✓Development of coping skills and resources to manage symptoms
- ✓Gradual, controlled processing of traumatic memories using EMDR or other approaches
- ✓A trauma-informed, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship
- ✓Support in rebuilding safety, trust, and connection in your life
Trauma Therapy Throughout Connecticut
Providing specialized trauma therapy and PTSD treatment throughout Connecticut, including in-person sessions in Darien and secure telehealth services for all Connecticut residents. Serving Darien, Westport, Stamford, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Fairfield, Wilton, Ridgefield, and all of Fairfield County and beyond.
Begin Your Healing Journey
Healing from trauma is possible. With the right support and evidence-based treatment, you can reclaim your life and find peace.
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