Therapy for Trauma
For women in Atlanta and virtually throughout Georgia & North Carolina
Trauma can show up in many ways, including anxiety, perfectionism, people-pleasing, emotional overwhelm, disconnection, or feeling stuck in survival mode.
Are you feeling stuck in patterns you can’t seem to change?
Maybe you’ve done therapy before or you “know” why you do the things you do, but you can’t figure out how to stop the pattern from repeating. You might find yourself overthinking everything, shutting down or pulling away in relationships, or reacting in ways that don’t quite make sense to you.
You may feel like you’re constantly bracing for something to go wrong, or working overtime to keep everything together on the outside. Perhaps you feel disconnected from yourself, your body, or the people around you.
Whatever it is that you’re experiencing, you’re beginning to notice the impact of this in every facet of your life:
Struggling to trust others, or feeling anxious or overwhelmed in close relationships
Feeling stuck in cycles of overthinking, people-pleasing, or shutting down
Experiencing intense emotions that feel hard to manage—or feeling numb altogether
Feeling like you have an inner critic that won’t be quiet and tells you that you can never do enough
Feeling disconnected from your body, your needs, or your sense of self
I’m here to tell you it doesn’t have to be that way.
Therapy can help.
What’s possible through therapy:
It may feel hard to imagine right now, but healing is possible.
You can feel safer in your body and more grounded in your day-to-day life.
You can build relationships that feel secure, supportive, and authentic.
You can respond to emotions instead of feeling overwhelmed by them.
You can develop a more compassionate, steady relationship with yourself.
And I’m here to help you get there.
How Therapy Works
Trauma therapy helps you do 3 things:
1. Understand the root of your patterns
We explore how past experiences have shaped the way you think, feel, and relate to yourself and others. Many of the patterns that feel frustrating now were once ways of coping or protecting yourself.
2. Get unstuck from survival mode
Together, we work to shift out of patterns like over-functioning, avoidance, emotional shutdown, or hypervigilance so you’re not just getting through life, but actually experiencing it.
3. Rebuild a connection to yourself and others
You’ll learn how to feel more present in your body, communicate your needs, and create relationships that feel safer and more fulfilling.
Hey! I’m Lindsey, and I’ll help guide you through this process, tailoring each step to your unique needs and circumstances. My approach to trauma therapy comes from a place of compassion and hope: nothing about you is “wrong.” Your mind and body found aways to adapt the best they knew how; those ways just aren’t working for you anymore. Together, we can help shift those patterns.
With extensive experience working with eating disorders and co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, & OCD, I’ve worked with young adults and adults in a variety of outpatient, intensive outpatient, and partial hospitalization settings. While the approach with each client is individual, I utilize modalities such as Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Somatic Experiencing (SE), & Attachment-Based therapy.
Trauma & Eating Disorders
So how are trauma and eating disorders connected?
For many people, their relationship with food, body, and control doesn’t exist in a vacuum; it’s deeply connected to their emotional experiences and relationships over time.
You may notice things like:
Using food or control over eating as a way to manage overwhelming emotions
Feeling disconnected from hunger/fullness cues or your body altogether
A strong need for control, predictability, or perfectionism
Shame, self-criticism, or a sense of not feeling “enough”
Turning to restriction, bingeing, or other behaviors during times of stress or relational conflict
These patterns often develop as ways to cope, soothe, or create a sense of safety. Together, we’ll explore what these behaviors have been doing for you, and begin to build new, more sustainable ways of caring for yourself.
How do I know if trauma therapy could help me?
Persistent Symptoms
Persistent anxiety, overthinking, or feeling on edge
Difficulty trusting yourself or others
Intense self-criticism or shame
Coping Strategies
Using control (food, routines, productivity) to manage distress
Cycles of avoidance, burnout, or overwhelm
Feeling stuck in patterns you logically understand but can’t shift
Impact on Relationships
Fear of abandonment or rejection
People-pleasing or difficulty setting boundaries
Feeling disconnected or guarded in relationships
Physical Symptoms
Feeling numb, shut down, or disconnected from your body
Difficulty relaxing or always feeling “on alert”
Strong emotional reactions that feel hard to regulate
Your Own Experience
You don’t have to have a specific label or diagnosis for your experiences to be valid. If something feels off, painful, or hard to navigate on your own, it’s worth exploring.
You don’t have to keep carrying this on your own.
You can feel more connected, more grounded, and more like yourself.
Let’s work together to help you get there.
FAQs: Trauma
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We start by getting to know you and your goals. We’ll explore your experiences while developing tools to help you feel more grounded and regulated.
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No. Trauma therapy isn’t about forcing you to relive painful experiences. We focus on helping you feel more stable and supported, and we only go as deep as feels right for you.
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Trauma therapy takes into account how your nervous system and past experiences shape your current reactions. It often includes body awareness, pacing, and a strong focus on safety and regulation.
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Yes. These often overlap, and we can address both in a way that feels integrated and manageable.
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The duration of therapy varies depending on individual circumstances, severity of symptoms, and treatment goals.
Some individuals may experience significant improvement within a few sessions, while others may require longer-term therapy. We’ll collaborate to find what fits your needs.
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It is not uncommon to experience ups and downs during the therapeutic process, especially when exploring deep-seated emotions or experiences. Therapy can sometimes bring uncomfortable feelings to the surface before they can be processed and resolved. However, with the guidance and support of a therapist, these difficult moments can lead to breakthroughs and long-term healing.
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Schedule a free consultation so we can discuss your goals, answer any questions you have, and, if we both think it’s a good fit, schedule our first session.
What’s the next step?
1. Schedule a Consult
Reach out today to schedule your free consultation.
2. Free 15 Minute Phone Consult
Let us know what you’re wanting support with and ask any questions you have. Together, we’ll make sure we’re a good fit to work together.
3. Get Started
We’ll explore what’s been working for you—and what hasn’t. From there, we’ll set a course for our work, and start helping you develop the tools you need to experience meaningful change.