Healing from Trauma
Trauma can leave lasting emotional and physical imprints, making it difficult to move forward even when you want to. Whether you’ve experienced a single distressing event or ongoing painful experiences, the impact can show up in ways you may not even realize—through anxiety, self-doubt, difficulty trusting others, or feeling disconnected from yourself and the world around you.
How Trauma Affects You
Trauma responses are deeply ingrained survival mechanisms. They can manifest as:
✔️ Hypervigilance or feeling constantly on edge
✔️ Avoidance of certain people, places, or situations
✔️ Flashbacks or intrusive memories
✔️ Difficulty regulating emotions (anger, sadness, numbness)
✔️ Struggles with relationships or trust
✔️ Persistent feelings of shame or unworthiness
How Therapy Can Help
Healing from trauma isn’t about “just getting over it”—it’s about understanding how your experiences have shaped you and finding ways to regain control over your life. In therapy, we will work together to create a safe space where you can process past experiences at a pace that feels right for you.
Therapy can help rewire distressing thought patterns, process emotions stored in the body, and rebuild a sense of safety and empowerment.
You don’t have to stay stuck in survival mode. Healing is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone.
About Dr. Lisa Kruger
For over 20 years, I’ve been helping clients navigate life’s challenges and take back control of their lives. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, relationship stress, or major life transitions, I provide a safe space to process, heal, and grow. I use evidence-based approaches tailored to your unique needs because there’s no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to healing.