PTSD care for hard days and hard memories
If you’re carrying the aftereffects of something overwhelming, I offer care that is calm, respectful, and personal. We’ll go at a pace that lets us understand what feels most active for you right now.
What people bring me
People often come in feeling on edge, shut down, or worn out from carrying memories they’d rather not revisit. Ordinary moments can trigger strong reactions, and that can make work, sleep, or relationships feel hard to hold together. Some people feel stuck in the past, while others are tired of reacting before they can think. It can take a lot of energy just to get through the day when your body keeps acting like danger is still close by.
- I keep reliving something I wish would stay in the past.
- I’m jumpy for no clear reason.
- Certain things set me off fast.
- I feel shut down and numb a lot.
I join hands with you with compassion, faith, and practical tools.
How I work with it
I approach this with careful attention to what feels overwhelming and what feels manageable in the room. Medication management may be part of the work, and I also use cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing when they fit the situation. The pace and focus can look different for each person, depending on what they’re carrying and how they want to work. I keep faith, compassion, and practical support in the same conversation when that belongs there for you.
- Medication Management
- This can be part of care when symptoms are making daily life feel harder to manage. I focus on what you’re noticing and how it affects your routine.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- We look at the thoughts, reactions, and habits that keep trauma stress active. The work stays connected to everyday situations, not just what happened in the past.
- Motivational Interviewing
- This can help when trust is slow or when part of you wants change but another part wants distance. It gives us room to talk through ambivalence without pushing.
What the first sessions look like
The first sessions focus on what feels most active now, what situations tend to bring it up, and what kinds of support have or haven’t felt useful. I’ll also ask about the effects on sleep, concentration, and day-to-day life, and we can take the story at a pace that feels manageable.
I offer a free 15-minute consultation. I reply as soon as I can, usually within 1 business day.
Questions people ask
Do I have to tell the whole trauma story right away?
No. We can start with what’s affecting you now and decide together how much to share in the beginning.
Can therapy help if I feel numb, not just scared?
Yes, numbness is a common way trauma can show up in daily life. I pay attention to that just as much as the more obvious reactions.
Will you ask a lot of hard questions in the first session?
I’ll ask what I need to understand how you’ve been affected, but I don’t rush people. The first sessions are about learning what feels most important and what pace feels workable.
Can medication be part of PTSD care?
It can be part of the conversation if that fits your needs. We’ll talk through what’s going on and what kind of support makes sense for you.
The practical details
- Insurance
We are continually expanding the insurance plans we accept. If your plan is not listed below, please reach out to us to confirm whether your insurance is currently covered.
- Independence Blue Cross
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Providence Health Plan
- Horizon Blue Cross
- Empire Blue Cross
- UnitedHealthcare
- Oscar Health
- BlueCross
- Regence
- Point32
- Anthem
- Oxford
- Availability
I am accepting new clients.