Trauma

Sometimes it's one big, scary event. Sometimes it's a lot of hard things piled up over time. Either way, trauma can stay in the body and the mind long after it's over. It can show up as trouble sleeping, being on edge, avoiding certain places or people, anger that seems to come out of nowhere, or feeling numb and far away.

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None of that means something is wrong with you or your child. It means you've been through something hard, and your system is trying to protect you.

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How I help

My approach is trauma-informed, which really just means safety comes first. We go slowly. You or your child stay in control of what we talk about and when. Before we ever touch the hard stuff, we build skills to calm the body and handle big feelings.

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From there, I use Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), an evidence-based approach built for kids, teens, and their parents, to help process what happened so it stops running the show.

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For parents

When a child has been through something hard, parents often carry a lot too. I'll help you understand what you're seeing and how to support your kid at home, and I'm here for your questions along the way.

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For adults

Whether it happened last year or a long time ago, it's never too late to work through trauma. With adults, I draw on trauma-informed care, CBT, and DBT skills to help you feel steadier in your body and your everyday life, at a pace that feels safe.

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Getting started

I work with kids from age 6, teens, and adults, in person in Milton or by telehealth, with morning, evening, and Sunday times. It starts with a free 30-minute call with me, with no pressure to share more than you're ready to.

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If you or someone you love is in crisis, call or text 988, or call 911 in an emergency.