“Trauma is a fact of life. Veterans and their families deal with the painful aftermath of combat; one in five Americans has been molested; one in four grew up with alcoholics; one in three couples have engaged in physical violence. Such experiences inevitably leave traces on minds, emotions, and even on biology. Sadly, trauma sufferers frequently pass on their stress to their partners and children.” - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18693771-the-body-keeps-the-score

“Trauma victims cannot recover until they become familiar with and befriend the sensations in their bodies. Being frightened means that you live in a body that is always on guard. Angry people live in angry bodies. The bodies of child-abuse victims are tense and defensive until they find a way to relax and feel safe. In order to change, people need to become aware of their sensations and the way that their bodies interact with the world around them. Physical self-awareness is the first step in releasing the tyranny of the past.” - Bessel A. van der Kolk, The Body Keeps the Score

Fortunately, our brains and bodies are amazingly resilient, and they want to heal. Trauma-specific therapies offer our brains and bodies the tools they need to heal in a safe, protected, and measured environment. Our therapists offer the following trauma-specific therapies and specializations.