TRAUMA AND VICTIMIZATION

Trauma, victimization and abuse wreak havoc on almost every aspect of one's life. It may come out through symptoms of PTSD or low self-esteem. It may manifest in difficulty trusting in relationships or repeated patterns of abuse across generations. It may emerge in the form of depression or anxiety. But, it's there and without intervention, it festers, becoming more and more toxic for the victim and their families.

Perpetrators, rapists, abusers all derive a sense of power and control from stripping their victims of theirs. Victims are left feeling powerless, responsible and ashamed, leaving them in a state of emotional paralysis in which they do not get the help they need or believe they deserve it.

With years of experience in the field of Domestic Violence, working with battered women in shelters, or dealing with trauma survivors, we understand these dynamics and how they undermine one's ability to function. We understand what is needed to work with people to re-build their lives and heal and trust again. And, that starts with a supportive, sensitive and trustworthy therapeutic partnership.