Complex Trauma (C-PTSD)
Complex trauma isn’t just about what happened to you—it’s about how those experiences shaped the way you see yourself, others, and the world around you.
When trauma is ongoing, especially in early relationships or unsafe environments, it can leave a lasting imprint on your nervous system, making safety, trust, and self-worth feel elusive.
Maybe you’ve learned to anticipate rejection, suppress your needs, or remain hypervigilant, always waiting for the next emotional blow. Or perhaps relationships feel overwhelming—either too close, too distant, or impossible to navigate without fear. Complex trauma doesn’t just linger in your thoughts; it shows up in your body, reactions, and the way you move through life.
Healing from Complex Trauma: Reclaiming Your Sense of Self
Understanding Complex Trauma
Complex trauma results from repeated exposure to chronic stress, neglect, or emotional harm, often in relationships that should have provided safety and care.
Unlike a single traumatic event, C-PTSD (Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) develops over time, making it harder to pinpoint where the pain began.
People with Complex Trauma may experience:
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feeling easily overwhelmed, anxious, or numb
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always scanning for potential harm
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struggling with feelings of unworthiness
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disconnecting as a survival response
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expecting relationships to be unpredictable
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chronic tension, fatigue, headaches, or digestive issues tied to emotional distress
These patterns aren’t signs of weakness—they are adaptations your mind and body made to keep you safe in environments that weren’t. The good news?
Healing is possible.
Complex trauma isn’t something you “think” your way out of—it’s something you heal through connection, self-understanding, and nervous system regulation.
In therapy, we’ll work together to:
✔ Unpack the impact of your trauma at your own pace, while being gentle and mindful of triggers
✔ Develop practical coping strategies for emotional regulation and self-soothing
✔ Rebuild self-trust and recognize your innate worth
✔ Explore attachment wounds and how they affect your relationships today
✔ Process trauma through a holistic, mind-body approach
✔ Help you set boundaries without guilt and feel more in control of your life