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Anxiety and Depression

Anxiety

 

For many survivors of trauma or abuse, anxiety can feel like living in a constant state of alert — as though your body and mind are bracing for something bad to happen, even when you know you’re safe. This ongoing tension can be exhausting, leaving you feeling restless, irritable, or overwhelmed. Anxiety may show up as racing thoughts, panic attacks, difficulty sleeping, muscle tightness, or a constant sense of unease that seems impossible to quiet.

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While anxiety often stems from the body’s learned response to past danger, it can also arise without a clear trigger. For trauma survivors, this heightened vigilance is the nervous system’s way of trying to stay safe — but over time, it can begin to feel like your anxiety is running your life. You may struggle to focus, feel detached from yourself, or find that even simple decisions provoke intense worry or fear.

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Therapy provides a space to begin calming both the mind and body. Through a trauma-informed and attachment-based approach, we work to:

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  • Understand the roots of your anxiety and how they connect to past experiences

  • Learn how to regulate your nervous system and reduce physical tension

  • Challenge self-blame and perfectionism that often accompany chronic worry

  • Build self-trust and emotional safety within yourself and your relationships

 

Healing from anxiety doesn’t mean never feeling fear again — it means learning how to respond to fear from a grounded, compassionate place. Over time, you can begin to experience more calm, clarity, and control, even in moments that once felt overwhelming.

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If you’re ready to begin understanding and managing your anxiety in a way that honors your story and your strength, I invite you to reach out and take the next step toward relief and healing.

Depression

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For many survivors of trauma or abuse, depression can feel like a quiet weight that settles in and never fully lifts. It can show up as exhaustion, emptiness, or a sense of disconnection — from others, from joy, and sometimes even from yourself. You may find it hard to get through the day, to feel motivated, or to believe that things can be different. Even moments of rest might not feel restful, and simple tasks can feel overwhelming.

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Depression often takes root when emotional pain goes unseen or unacknowledged for too long. For trauma survivors, this can stem from years of suppressing feelings to stay safe, or from the lingering belief that you don’t deserve care or peace. These patterns can leave you feeling numb, hopeless, or alone — even when you’re surrounded by people who care about you.

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Therapy offers a space to begin gently reconnecting with yourself and exploring what lies beneath the heaviness. In our work together, we’ll:

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  • Uncover the emotional and relational roots of your depression

  • Understand how past trauma or abuse has shaped your current feelings

  • Build self-compassion and challenge internalized shame

  • Reconnect with meaning, purpose, and self-worth

  • Develop small, realistic steps toward healing and balance

 

Depression doesn’t define who you are — it’s a reflection of what you’ve endured and how deeply you’ve had to protect yourself. With care, understanding, and the right support, healing is possible.

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If you’re ready to begin easing the weight of depression and rediscovering a sense of vitality and peace, I invite you to reach out. You don’t have to face this alone.

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