EMDR
A structured approach that helps distressing memories feel less charged, without needing to describe every detail.
Trauma & PTSD
Trauma therapy that moves at a pace you can trust
Painful experiences can leave a lasting imprint on the mind and body. Trauma-informed therapy can help you feel safer, steadier, and more like yourself.
Where to begin
What happened was not your fault
Trauma is not only about what happened. It is also about how your nervous system adapted to survive it. You might notice feeling on edge, numb, easily startled, or pulled back into memories you did not choose.
These reactions make sense. With support, they can soften. You decide what to share, and when.
Understanding it
How trauma can affect you
Trauma can follow a single event, such as an accident or assault. It can also build over time through ongoing stress, neglect, or relationships that did not feel safe. PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) is one possible response, but not the only one.
You do not need to tell your whole story to begin. Approaches like EMDR and somatic therapy can work without detailed retelling.
Our approach
How we work with trauma
Safety comes first. We build steadiness and resources before approaching painful memories, and you set the pace throughout.
Orientation
Getting to know you, your goals, and what feels safe.
Stabilizing
Building grounding skills and inner resources before deeper work.
Processing
Working with memories and body responses, gently and in small steps.
Integration
Carrying more steadiness and choice into daily life and relationships.
Modalities
Approaches we use for trauma
Somatic therapy
Working with the body's stress responses, so the nervous system can gradually settle and feel safer.
IFS
Meeting protective and wounded parts of yourself with compassion, at a pace each part can accept.
What support looks like
What you can expect from us
Trauma-informed care
Every Repose therapist is trained to prioritize safety, choice, and collaboration.
No pressure to retell
You share what you want, when you want. Nothing is required.
Advanced training
Our clinicians train in approaches such as EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and IFS.
Culturally attuned support
We honor how identity, culture, and systems shape experiences of harm.
Questions people ask
Questions about trauma therapy
Do I have to talk about what happened?
No. You choose what to share. Many trauma approaches, including EMDR and somatic work, do not require detailed retelling.
What if I am not sure my experience "counts" as trauma?
You do not need to label it. If something still affects how you feel, sleep, or relate to others, it is worth exploring.
What if I am in crisis?
Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or call 911 in an emergency. Repose provides outpatient therapy and is not an emergency service.
Begin
When you're ready, we'd be glad to talk it through.
A free consultation is a gentle, confidential first step.
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