Our relationships make us who we are and impact the way we view ourselves.

Relationship Trauma occurs when we experience direct emotional injury from those we have relationships with, whether in our biological families, chosen families, friendships or romantic relationships.

What do we mean when we say emotional injury?

It means that we are heavily impacted when someone deeply affects us, like being rejected, betrayed, or mistreated. It’s not a physical wound, but it can feel just as painful, leaving us struggling with trust, confidence, or even how we see ourselves.

As therapists, how do we help you heal from relationship trauma?

We believe healing from relationship trauma has two key components: the healing inside and the healing outside the therapy room.

The healing we do INSIDE the therapy room

In our practice, It is important to us that you not only have the space and dedicated time to process how you feel. We believe that the relationships we build with our clients can be corrective(can create a new positive experience). Meaning, that we can model what healthy relationships, with healthy boundaries look like. Along with practicing this in the room, we know that the tools (the interventions) were not made with us in mind. However, we can pull from what we need to ensure that you get the tangible strategies needed to work through the holistic impact of your relationships.

The healing we do OUTSIDE the therapy room

Yes, we know that going to therapy is a HUGE part of healing. But, what happens when you walk out the door? We believe that the strategies and tools we give you to support your relationships does not only need to be practiced in the room, but with those in your day to day life as well. This can look like(these are examples):

  1. Having tough conversations with those we love about the boundaries we need to maintain our relationships

  2. Joining new communities that empower who you are.

By leaning into what you do inside and outside the therapy room, we can collaborate to create a sustainable plan that works FOR YOU. No cookie cutter solutions here!

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