Understanding Trauma Therapy
Trauma can leave lasting scars on your mind and body, affecting how you experience the world around you. Whether it stems from a single distressing event, ongoing experiences or the multigenerational effect of war, colonization or racism, the impact can manifest as anxiety, depression, PTSD, or difficulty feeling safe and connected. Trauma therapy offers a path to healing, helping you process and release what no longer serves you. Sonia specializes in creating a supportive, non-judgmental environment where you can begin to rebuild your sense of safety and reclaim your life.
What to Expect from Trauma Therapy
Trauma therapy begins with a focus on understanding your experiences and their impact on your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Sonia uses tools like grounding techniques and containment strategies to create a sense of stability and safety before diving deeper into the root causes of trauma. Sessions may incorporate approaches such as Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), which is highly effective in reducing the intensity of traumatic memories, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), which fosters understanding and integration of your inner emotional world.
Sonia’s Approach to Trauma Therapy
Sonia’s approach to trauma therapy is holistic and client-centered, blending evidence-based methods with compassion and validation. She prioritizes your readiness and comfort, allowing you to set the pace of your healing journey. Her use of body-based therapies complements talk therapy to help you process trauma both cognitively and somatically. By combining techniques like mindfulness, CBT, art and narrative therapy, Sonia empowers you to transform how trauma shows up in your life, fostering resilience and self-compassion along the way.
Benefits of Trauma Therapy
Through trauma therapy, you can expect to experience a greater sense of peace, improved emotional regulation, and a renewed ability to engage with life. Many clients find relief from symptoms like hypervigilance, flashbacks, and emotional numbness, while also building stronger, more fulfilling relationships. With Sonia’s guidance, you’ll not only heal from the pain of the past but also rediscover your capacity to grow and thrive.