There is nothing wrong with you.
Specialized therapy for complex and developmental trauma.
Certified Complex Trauma Professional | Private Pay Telehealth in Arizona | Trauma Recovery Coaching Nationwide
You were never the problem, and it’s safe to stop trying so hard.
Is there something wrong with me? Why does life feel so hard? Why does everyone else seem to cope with things easier than I do? Maybe I should see a doctor — I'm constantly exhausted.
Complex trauma can leave you feeling like there is something fundamentally wrong with you. It is the experience of consistent and repeated exposure to childhood abuse, neglect, pathological parenting, and unsafe circumstances. Because we are wired for connection and survival, we adapt to the environment we are born into — and that adaptation is both good and necessary. Where complex trauma becomes destabilizing is when those survival adaptations follow us into adulthood, leaving us exhausted, confused, and carrying an aching sense that something is missing.
Complex and developmental trauma shows up in the body as much as it does in the mind. Because it originates in our family of origin, our personality, nervous system, belief systems, and neural patterns all develop alongside the trauma. The sense of who we are and what happened to us can feel completely fused, and that is exactly where the work begins.
My background in yoga therapy is immensely helpful here. Working with complex trauma is, at its core, an unraveling — of who you thought you were, so you can finally access who you actually are. We work slowly and relationally, so you can begin to experience yourself in relation to another, perhaps for the first time.
I am trained in a variety of complex trauma modalities to help you make sense of your story. I know how hard it is to try and figure it all out—we will untangle the knot, together.
The wholeness you seek has always been within you.
When we have experienced developmental trauma, life can feel like one long search for wholeness—a persistent ache that nothing quite seems to fill. What I want you to know is this: the wholeness you are searching for has never left you. It was obscured. Complex trauma leaves us believing we are worthless, without value, and fundamentally alone. That is not the truth. It is the adaptation. It is what made sense given what you were given.
In our work together, we will untangle what you have been conditioned to believe and begin to access the truth of who you are.
It is time to meet yourself.
Want a structured, curriculum-based approach to this work?
I offer Unbecoming — a 12-week coaching program built specifically for complex and developmental trauma recovery. It is available to anyone, anywhere, and is designed for those who want a clear arc to the work rather than open-ended weekly sessions. Whether you are an existing client or new to working with me, this program meets you where you are.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Book a free 20-minute call and we can talk.
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Yes. We often think of trauma as a single, catastrophic event, but developmental trauma is usually much quieter. It is the experience of chronic emotional neglect, unpredictable parenting, or having to suppress your own needs to maintain connection. If you grew up feeling like you had to earn love, or that you were responsible for the adults around you, that leaves a profound mark on your nervous system. You do not have to have a "worse" story to deserve support.
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Anxiety and depression are very real, but when they stem from complex trauma, they are often symptoms rather than the root cause. If you have tried treating your anxiety or depression and found that the interventions only scratched the surface, or if you carry a persistent, aching sense that something is fundamentally missing or wrong with you, we are likely looking at an adaptation to trauma.
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Traditional talk therapy is wonderful for many things, but it is often insufficient for complex trauma. Because this kind of trauma lives in the nervous system and the body, simply talking about what happened doesn't always create change. We work differently here—incorporating somatic awareness and specific trauma modalities to help your nervous system actually register that you are safe now.
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It is a real conversation, not an intake assessment. You share a little about what is bringing you in, I share a little about how I work, and we both get a sense of whether it feels like a good fit. There is no pressure to commit to anything. If I am not the right person for what you need, I will tell you honestly and help you find someone who is.