Have you ever had a big emotional reaction that felt “out of nowhere”? Maybe your heart started racing during a casual conversation, or you suddenly felt like shutting down in a situation that didn’t seem particularly stressful. These moments can be confusing, but they’re not random. They’re your nervous system trying to protect you. 

Trauma doesn’t just live in memory. It can show up in the body through tension, fatigue, jumpiness, numbness, or a sense of always being on high alert. Even when the original event is long past, your body may still respond as if it’s happening right now. This is actually a survival response. When something overwhelming or unsafe happens, our nervous system steps in to help us cope. The problem is, it can sometimes get “stuck” there, especially if we didn’t have the support we needed at the time. 

Therapies like EMDR and attachment-based work are designed to help the nervous system unstick. They gently guide the body and brain toward safety and regulation, so you can feel more present, more grounded, and more connected to yourself and others.

If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “Why am I like this?”… you’re not alone. These responses are understandable, human, and changeable. Healing isn’t about fixing something broken. It’s about helping your system feel safe again.

Curious about how trauma-informed therapy might support you? I invite you to reach out. I offer a space that’s warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based approaches.