Trauma Counseling

“Traumas are the events and situations that overwhelm us, leaving us feeling out of control, helpless and alone. When something stressful occurs, our bodies are wired to release an entire cocktail of chemicals into our bloodstream to activate the sympathetic nervous system’s fight/flight/freeze/appease defense response. This is meant to be a short-term strategy to keep us alive. Once the event is over, our bodies are supposed to return to a state of parasympathetic nervous system balance, where we can function as usual in a calm and clear-minded way. But bigger traumatic events can activate our natural stress response to such a degree that our nervous system is overwhelmed and dysregulated to the point that this chemical cocktail is unable to be processed and we are left unable to fully recover.”

- Polysecure, Jessica Fern

As this quote describes, trauma can leave your body in a state of fight, flight, freeze, or appease—even without the harmful catalyst being present. Through a multidisciplinary approach using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and (if applicable) CSAT-informed treatment, I will support your whole self towards healing.