Trauma and
Stressor-Related Disorders
Relationships are the very oxygen
of human development.
- Peter Benson
Children,
Teens, and
Families
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
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I am certified in TF-CBT through the National Child Traumatic Stress Institute and have extensive experience supporting children and families dealing with relational and developmental trauma.
Areas of Focus
Helping children and families cope with:
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Neglect, sexual abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse, coercive control
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Attachment-related trauma within caregiver relationships (e.g., intergenerational trauma).
Understanding Relational Trauma
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Relational trauma, often rooted in attachment disruptions, affects children’s sense of safety and security.
Therapy Goals
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Create a safe space where children can share their stories.
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Support children in developing the confidence to share their narratives with trusted caregivers.
Treatment Approach for Children and Teens
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Challenges Addressed: Emotional and behavioral dysregulation, sleep and food difficulties, aggression, hypervigilance, rejecting or risky behaviors, dissociation, and compliance under stress.
Cutting-Edge Techniques
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TF-CBT
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Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE)
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Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR) Narrative Therapy
What to Expect
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Relationship-led therapy tailored to individual needs.
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Playful, non-threatening exploration of feelings.
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Understanding a child’s inner world to promote safety and regulation.
"Abuse survivors are not only healing from the abuse they endured, but from the ways they were treated when they asked for help."
Adults
Healing from Trauma
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Trauma can leave lasting impacts on emotional reactivity, self-concept, and relationships. My approach focuses on reducing shame and building resilience.
Common Challenges
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PTSD symptoms, emotional dysregulation, dissociation, negative self-concept, chronic shame, difficulty with intimacy and trust, sensitivity to criticism, and unhealthy coping mechanisms.
Therapeutic Approach
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Research-based education on the neurobiology of stress and trauma.
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Tailored interventions to address the unique effects of trauma and stress on the brain and body.
Specialized Expertise in Narcissistic Abuse
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Certified Narcissistic Abuse Clinician (NTAC): Trained by Dr. Ramani Durvasula, world-renowned expert in narcissistic abuse.
Focus Areas
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Understanding the cycle of abuse within family, intimate, and workplace relationships.
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Addressing post-separation abuse and relational stress.
What to Expect
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Exploration of your relationship with yourself.
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Tools for establishing healthy boundaries.
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Strengths-based strategies for resilience, recovery, and building social support.
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The average number of attempts it takes for a victim to leave an abusive relationship and remain separated for good.
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A woman is shot and killed by a current or past intimate partner every 16 hours in the U.S.
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One in five women are sexually assaulted during college.
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One in nine girls (11%) and one in twenty (5%) boys are sexually abused or assaulted before they turn 18.
