Trauma + Anxiety Stuff

Maybe you know that you have experienced trauma(s); maybe you think to yourself “it wasn’t that bad” but are also left feeling overwhelmed and anxious all the time. Either way, you know something has to change because right now you are simply white-knuckling your way through life. You are constantly in your head- worrying, self-criticizing, wondering who’s mad at you or what you did wrong, trying to predict everyone else’s feelings and needs, and blaming yourself when anything goes wrong. Your body is suffering and you have gotten really good at functioning through your physical symptoms. It feels like you can’t slow down or else everything will fall apart. 

What’s ironic, though, is from the outside, you look like you have it all figured out, all together. You are the boss at work and at home and always make sure shit gets done and everyone is taken care of. It’s hard to ask for help and you’re worried what people think about you. You are a hustler! You work hard and don’t shy away from a challenge. But you also hustle for acceptance, for love, for safety. You hustle to prove your worth. 

But it doesn’t have to feel this way. You have been telling yourself stories about who you are and what you are worth. You have beliefs about others and strategies for connecting while also staying safe. You learned these stories, beliefs, and strategies somewhere. You have a place in your heart that hurts and so you stay stuck in self-protection mode. Let’s find that place in your heart and heal it for good! Let’s get you unstuck! 

You might be scared that going to therapy, focusing on yourself, learning how to love yourself and set boundaries might make things worse, might drive people away – but I promise the world will not stop spinning if you start therapy. You might be scared that looking at that hurt place in your heart will lead you to a deep dark hole that you won’t be able to climb out of – but it’s therapy can guide you through that dark place safely so you can come out the other side lighter, happier, and more fulfilled. 

Check out our trauma + attachment specialists below and schedule a free consultation to see if we are a good fit for you!