What is trauma, really????

Trauma is what you experience when your mind and/or body experience something unexpected, disturbing, and or otherwise overwhelming (too much too soon that we might not even be fully aware of). When most people think of trauma, they imagine combat veterans coming back from war. But trauma can happen to people all the time through one experience or many experiences over time no matter who you are or your age:

• Domestic abuse

• Violence 

• Public humiliation

• Car accidents

• Bullying

• Getting fired at work

• Being the target of a hate crime

• Witnessing something awful happen to someone else

• Sexual assault and rape

• Being raised by a narcissist or emotionally immature parent or caregiver

• Medical health and treatment

• Pregnancy/Birth

• Relationships/Break ups/ Divorce

• Grief

• Generational trauma

…..and the list goes on!

People often hold trauma close and to themselves because let’s face it, it is not easy disclosing parts of ourselves to others! Maybe you have tried before and you weren’t believed, or you’re carrying a load of shame and guilt that you are afraid of judgement! Argh, have I been there before! This is why I hold this so important to my heart.  I need to earn that right with you… to hold space in the chair across from you, to create a space that you can bring all of you and your wisdom, not feel rushed to share your story, but go at your own pace that you are comfortable with and let me help be your anchor through it all.

Having these experiences rather we want to use the T word or not can make us lose touch with who we are, lose hope and confidence. I am dedicated to finding the approach unique to you and together let’s rediscover your passions, your hopes, your dreams for your desired future. Contact me today to recharge your inner-zest for life! 

Okay, you have scrolled to this point but maybe feeling:

“I don’t have the time for this!” or

“I am barely holding on with all the sh** I have going on and everyone that I have to take care of!”

“I have survived this long putting this sh** under the rug, I don’t want to relive that hellish sh** again!

We live in a busy world with so much to keep up with. Your time is valuable! I’m not going to lie; we can always come up with a million reasons why this is not the time and it’s pretty damn easy to always put others first!

YEP, I see you people pleaser. Let’s explore this a bit, what would it feel like to take on all these tasks feeling recharged with more energy?

What about, how would it feel to be more present for those that you love and care for and maybe even learning to be more present, confident and anchored within yourself???? Ready to find out? Contact me today!

What about the, “I don’t want to have to relive this part of my story again?

The good news is that I don’t want you to either and science agrees! Together with your wisdom and my experience we will explore just the right option for you!  What about wanting to keep it under the rug part?? I agree, it can feel super uncomfortable and vulnerable to explore and heal from our hellish experiences.  Avoidance is a huge protector but unfortunately, can also be a huge reason why we are stuck in patterns that we cannot escape from or feel so numb to the world that we cannot even notice good experiences in our life.

Maybe it’s out of fear! Fear can be a doozy and keep us frozen and not being able to see our way through. Sometimes, its fear of the unknown on what therapy is like… I strive to make the environment a self-care hour for you and support making it as comfortable as possible. Want to bring your favorite pillow, blanket, or essential oil? Go for it! We can adjust what we need to for your needs in supporting you in making that first step.

We will first start out by getting to know each other and guess what, you can ask me questions as well, such as who the heck are you, Tasha? What does therapy even look like? Or guess what? IF you don’t want to answer a question that I ask in session, You don’t have to! and together we can explore options, design a plan and a comfortable environment to help you conquer your past, your fears and find YOUR VOICE! Let’s chat today

What more can be achieved with Trauma-Informed therapy:

• Identify your trauma triggers/activation and develop coping strategies to overcome them

• Come to understand how trauma has impacted your life and well-being

• Get PTSD treatment for flashbacks, Anxiety, guilt, and other symptoms

• Reconnect with others and get help for emotional detachment and withdrawal

• Learn to prioritize your self-care and improve your physical well-being

• Discover a place where you can be you and not feel alone in processing your upsetting or disturbing thoughts

• Discover therapeutic exercises that ease your processing what you would like to

• Find validation in your trauma experience and the impact it has had on you

 Want to know more? Set up a free 15-minute consultation call today at 1 (605) 290-4742 or click here to complete contact form.