TRAUMA THERAPY OKLAHOMA CITY | ACROSS OK & TX
Release the Past, Heal Within, Reclaim Your Life with Purpose & Joy.
Something in your life hasn’t felt right for a while
Despite your accomplishments, there is a lingering weight from the past that holds you back from fully thriving and experiencing joy and purpose.
You long for closeness, but past pain keeps getting in the way.
You want to enjoy life. You want to feel close to others. But the fear of getting hurt again keeps you guarded. Maybe you’ve built walls without realizing it. Maybe you’ve convinced yourself that no one would really understand or that even if they did, it wouldn’t change anything.
Sometimes, you’re not even sure you understand it yourself.
No matter how much time has passed, painful memories resurface unexpectedly.
You’ve tried to bury those painful memories but they still show up. A flashback, a sudden wave of emotion, a quiet moment that hits too hard. It shows up in your anxiety, your self-talk, the distance you create with others. You avoid certain places or conversations. You feel tense, on edge, even when there’s no real threat.
At night, rest doesn’t come easy. You struggle to fall or stay asleep, only to wake from nightmares or unsettling dreams. Your body is tense, your mind flooded with memories you'd rather forget.
It is hard to find peace and joy in everyday life
You’ve been through tough times on your own, so part of you believes you should be able to handle this too. But no matter how much you try, something still holds you back. Even the routines of daily life—work, relationships, or hobbies feel draining. And you quietly wonder if things will ever truly get better.
Even though you know you’re safe now or that the trauma wasn’t your fault, it doesn’t always feel that way. Sometimes, you blame yourself for what happened or for the way you’ve reacted since. Guilt and shame linger, making it hard to feel at peace.
Trauma doesn’t always look the same.
Some wounds leave marks that are hard to hide or forget. Others are subtle, hidden beneath the surface, or dismissed as “not a big deal,”even though they still shape how you think, feel, and relate to the world around you.
Here are some of the many forms trauma can take:
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Maybe you had to grow up too fast or didn’t get the support every child deserves. You may have experienced:
Emotional neglect or lack of warmth
Unpredictable, overly critical, or dismissive parenting
Abuse, abandonment, or being shamed for having needs
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Some of the deepest wounds come from the people we were closest to and trusted most. You may have:
Been in toxic, controlling, or emotionally abusive relationships
Felt like you had to earn love, approval, or safety
Experienced betrayal, manipulation, or deep emotional loss
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These are major, life-altering events that leave a lasting imprint:
Sudden loss of a loved one
Physical or sexual assault, serious accidents
Witnessing violence or something deeply disturbing
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Maybe it didn’t look like “trauma” from the outside but it changed you. You may have:
Faced constant pressure to succeed or avoid failure
Felt rejected, invisible, or never “good enough”
Learned that your worth depended on achievement, not who you are
Trauma Therapy Oklahoma City & Dallas Can Help
It might feel impossible now, but you can find peace where past trauma doesn’t have to control your life or relationships.
You can rediscover greater joy, purpose, & move forward with clarity.
And I can help you get there.
Imagine with trauma therapy, you…
Feel more grounded and in control, instead of overwhelmed by your thoughts and emotions
Respond to life with clarity instead of reacting to triggers you don’t fully understand
Let go of painful memories so the past no longer controls your present
Rest more easily, with fewer nightmares, less panic, and a calmer body
Reclaim your confidence, peace, and sense of purpose
Rediscover joy and meaning while building emotional strength and resilience
Connect more deeply with yourself, your values, and the people around you
In Trauma Therapy, we’ll work together to gently untangle the layers of trauma and build a foundation of strength & healing.
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I create a safe, compassionate space where you can explore the root causes of your struggles. Together, we work through traumatic experiences in a way that fosters understanding, healing, and transformation.
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Using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), I help you reprocess traumatic memories, reducing their emotional charge and enabling you to move forward without being held back by the past.
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Through a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques, I help you challenge limiting thoughts and beliefs, replacing them with healthier, more empowering patterns that support long-term growth and well-being.
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I guide you in calming your nervous system with practices like deep breathing, guided imagery, and somatic work, helping you reconnect with your body and emotions to foster deep healing.
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We focus on strengthening your ability to cope with life’s challenges, empowering you to face difficulties with confidence, clarity, and emotional strength.
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We’ll focus on helping you move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose so you can build healthier relationships, pursue what matters to you, and face life’s challenges with strength and ease. Reintegration is about becoming the person you want to be and living the life you deserve.
It’s time to stop living under the dark shadow of trauma.
Take control of your life again, one memory at a time.
FAQs About Trauma Therapy OKC & Dallas
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Trauma therapy is a specialized approach that helps you process and heal from overwhelming or painful life experiences. In our work together, we’ll focus on calming your nervous system, making sense of what you’ve been through, and helping you move forward with more ease, clarity, and resilience.
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Not if you’re not ready or comfortable sharing. Therapy should always feel safe. With approaches like EMDR, you don’t have to talk about your trauma in detail for it to be effective. We’ll go at your pace and focus on what feels manageable and right for you.
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It depends on your unique goals, history, and needs. Some people experience meaningful relief in just a few sessions, especially with EMDR intensives. Others benefit from longer-term support. We’ll work together to create a plan that fits you and supports lasting change.
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If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally numb, or triggered in ways you don’t fully understand, especially after a difficult experience or past history, trauma therapy can help. You don’t need to have a specific diagnosis to benefit.
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Yes. EMDR and other trauma-focused therapies are widely recognized as effective treatments for PTSD and trauma-related symptoms.
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Healing can bring up tough emotions but with the right support, it doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. My goal is to help you feel grounded and in control throughout the process. We’ll move at a pace that feels safe for you.
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