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Trauma does not vanish with time. It settles into the body, alters sleep, reshapes appetite, interrupts attention, and colors the way you see yourself and the people around you. Words alone can sometimes feel too sharp or too thin, unable to carry the full weight of what happened. That is why this space combines trauma-informed counseling with art therapy. Together, they create a gentler language, one that does not demand explanation before you are ready, but instead invites safety, choice, and expression at your own rhythm.

Safety First

You are not asked to dive headfirst into pain. Healing unfolds at the pace your nervous system can hold. In our work, you decide what to share and when. Art offers a container, a bit of distance, so that what feels unbearable can be placed outside of you and held safely in image, color, or shape. The process is less about exposure and more about creating anchors of steadiness as we move carefully into the territory of memory and meaning.

How It Helps

Art bypasses the limits of language. When experiences feel unspeakable, images allow them to take form without overwhelming you. A brushstroke or a line of clay can carry emotion more gently than words alone. Alongside art-making, we use grounding practices, reframing, and mindful awareness to build stability and widen your sense of choice. Over time, these practices return a sense of agency and connection, pieces of yourself that trauma may have fractured.

For Survivors 

Whether your history holds complex trauma, wounds that shaped your earliest relationships, or a recent event that has shaken your foundation, you do not need to carry it by yourself. Therapy with me is not about forcing closure or erasing the past. It is about finding ways to live with what happened while building trust in your body, your voice, and your ability to move forward. Healing is not a straight path, but it is one you do not have to walk alone.