Healing from Trauma

Reclaiming safety, trust, and connection

Trauma can impact every part of life—your emotions, relationships, sense of self, and ability to feel safe in the present. Whether the trauma was recent or occurred years ago, its effects can linger in subtle and powerful ways. You may find yourself feeling on edge, shut down, emotionally overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you.

Common signs of unresolved trauma include:

• Intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, or nightmares

• Hypervigilance, irritability, or emotional numbing

• Difficulty trusting others or feeling connected

• Shame, guilt, or harsh self-judgment

• Avoidance of reminders or emotional triggers

• Physical symptoms like tension, fatigue, or chronic pain

Therapy provides a compassionate space to process trauma at your own pace—without pressure, shame, or pathologizing. Dr. Lauren Helm draws from evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), the Unified Protocol, and mindfulness-based strategies to support trauma recovery.

Therapy may help you:

• Build emotional regulation skills and reduce reactivity

• Identify and shift unhelpful beliefs shaped by trauma

• Cultivate self-compassion and rebuild a sense of safety

• Explore how trauma affects your identity, values, and relationships

• Reconnect with your strengths, agency, and sense of meaning

Healing from trauma isn’t about erasing the past—it’s about reclaiming your present. At Rise Psychology, therapy is tailored to meet you where you are, supporting your goals, honoring your pace, and helping you move forward with clarity, resilience, and self-trust.

Rise Psychology offers secure, trauma-informed online therapy for adults across Washington and Oregon. Dr. Lauren Helm provides evidence-based care for anxiety, trauma, burnout, and relationship challenges—helping clients move toward healing and lasting change.