Following traumatic experiences, people typically show some combination of:

Re-experiencing the trauma — thinking about it, remembering it intrusively, having nightmares about it, and/or feeling it is recurring.
Avoidance — avoiding people, places, or activities that seem similar to or reminiscent of the trauma.
Changes in thinking — believing different things about other people, the world, or yourself.
Hyperarousal — feeling easily startled, on-edge, constantly alert, and unable to relax.

These are normal reactions where our body is trying to keep us safe. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that occurs when these symptoms persist too long and no longer serve us well.

PTSD and trauma-related concerns respond well to treatment. Research on evidence-based trauma therapies is among the strongest in clinical psychology — several approaches produce meaningful, lasting recovery in the majority of people who complete them.

Who this is for

I work with adolescents and adults who have experienced traumatic events including abuse, neglect, accidents, medical trauma, loss, and other adverse experiences. Trauma symptoms can include intrusive memories or nightmares, avoidance of reminders, negative changes in mood and thinking, and heightened arousal or reactivity. You do not need a formal PTSD diagnosis to benefit from trauma-focused treatment.

How it works

I use evidence-based approaches including cognitive processing therapy (CPT), and prolonged exposure (PE) tailored to each client’s history, goals, and pace. These treatments help clients process traumatic memories in a structured, supported way — reducing their hold on day-to-day functioning — and address patterns of thought and avoidance that maintain symptoms over time.

A focused course of trauma treatment typically spans 12–20 sessions, though pace and length are always calibrated to your specific needs. Some clients complete treatment in fewer sessions; others benefit from longer work, particularly with complex or developmental trauma histories.

My background

Before clinical practice, I spent several years as a clinical scientist studying the neuroscience of trauma and adversity — specifically, how early experiences of threat shape the developing brain and confer risk for PTSD and related conditions. My have completed both coursework and hands-on clinical training in the treatment of PTSD. I bring both perspectives to my work: I understand trauma as a scientist and treat it as a clinician.