Trauma Therapy

The experience of traumatic experiences exist on a spectrum of severity.

It is estimated that “60% of men and 50% of women experience at least one trauma in their lives.” With marginalized communities being more vulnerable to experiencing traumatic experiences due to living under the established oppressive systems.

Generational Trauma

Generational trauma is the emotional and psychological wounds passed down through generations, profoundly impacting individuals and families.

At Happy Nest, we specialize in helping individuals navigate the complex landscape of generational trauma to reclaim your family legacy.

Symptoms of PTSD

  • Hypervigilance

  • Symptoms of Depression, Anxiety or OCD

  • Avoidance of reminders of the trauma

  • Irritability, fear and mood swings

  • Nightmares, panic attacks or flashbacks

  • Withdrawing from loved ones

  • Feeling numb or disconnected from your body

Events that can lead to PTSD

  • Experiencing or witnessing violence; such as abuse (physical/verbal/sexual)

  • Loss of a loved one

  • Discrimination due to racism, sexism, homophobia/biphobia, or being targeted for your identity

  • Having a job where you are repeatedly exposed to distressing events (emergency services, armed forces)

  • Experiencing or witnessing traumatic child birth for both partners

  • Surviving a natural disaster (COVID, natural disasters)

I create a nurturing environment where you can explore your trauma and begin the healing process at your own pace. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space where you can freely express your thoughts, emotions, and experiences to help you shed unhealthy patterns  and foster well-being for yourself.

Goals of Trauma Therapy

Trauma therapy can effectively treat your automatic responses that result from your trauma.

  • Increase your understanding of PTSD and it’s hereditary effect 

  • Develop awareness of how trauma has affected your life and may continue to affect your family’s life

  • Re-establish sense of safety

  • Learn coping skills to lessen and manage symptoms

  • Cultivating new ways of thinking that can maintain PTSD and negatively effect our relationships

  • Reconnect with your body through learned somatic techniques

  • Improve your daily functioning

Happy Nest is here to walk alongside you as we navigate this