Trauma-Informed Care

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Ensuring you feel supported and respected

What is Trauma-Informed Care?

Trauma-Informed Care is a framework that informs our interactions. So, whether you are seeking therapy for trauma, mental health concerns, or just need someone to listen, this approach ensures your experiences are understood, your voice is heard, and your path to healing is supported with compassion and care.

Basics of Trauma-Informed Care

  • Safety

  • Cultural Sensitivity

  • Collaboration

  • Trust and Transparency

  • Empowerment and Choice

What can I expect from Trauma-Informed Care?

You can expect safety. I will create a physical and emotional environment that feels secure so you can express yourself without fear of being judged.

You can expect trust and transparency through open communication, clear boundaries, and consistent, reliable care.

You can expect empowerment. You will take the primary role in your healing process. You will be given choices, and your autonomy will always be respected.

You can expect cultural sensitivity. I recognize and honor diverse backgrounds, identities and experiences. Your care will be culturally responsive and inclusive.

You can expect collaboration. Together, we will create a partnership that values your expertise in your life in order to develop and foster a sense of mutual respect.

“Trauma is not what happens to you. Trauma is what happens inside you as a result of what happens to you.”

— Gabor Maté