Healing From Relational Trauma: Reclaim Safety, Trust and Connection
Your Past Doesn’t Have to Define Your Future. You Deserve Safe, Loving Relationships.
You’ve been through so much. Whether it was childhood trauma, emotional neglect, sexual trauma, or narcissistic abuse, relationships haven’t always felt safe for you. You want to experience trust, intimacy, and connection without fear—but something keeps getting in the way.
Maybe you’ve been wondering…
🧐 “Why do I keep attracting unhealthy relationships?”
🧐 “I shut down emotionally, even when I want to connect.”
🧐 “I feel anxious and on edge in relationships, always waiting for the other shoe to drop.”
🧐 “Sex feels unsafe—my body locks up, and I can’t enjoy intimacy.”
🧐 “I know I deserve better, but I don’t know how to break these patterns.”
🧐 “I don’t trust myself to choose a healthy partner.”
You’re not alone. The pain you’ve experienced isn’t your fault, and relational trauma doesn’t have to control your future. With the right support, you can heal, rebuild your sense of safety, trust, and connection, and create the kind of relationships you truly deserve.
What Is Relational Trauma & How Does It Effect You?
Relational trauma happens when relationships—especially those that were supposed to provide love and safety—caused deep emotional wounds instead. These experiences shape the way you see yourself, others, and what you expect from relationships.
✨ If you experienced emotional neglect or childhood trauma, you may:
• Struggle with self-worth and feel unlovable
• Fear abandonment or rejection, making relationships feel unsafe
• Shut down or become emotionally distant when things get too close
• People-please, overgive, or ignore your own needs to avoid conflict
✨ If you experienced sexual trauma, you may:
• Feel disconnected from your body and struggle with physical intimacy
• Experience pain, numbness, or a freeze response during sex
• Have flashbacks or overwhelming anxiety when trying to be close to someone
• Feel guilt, shame, or discomfort around your own pleasure and desires
✨ If you experienced narcissistic abuse, you may:
• Doubt yourself and feel like you can never do enough
• Have difficulty setting boundaries or speaking up for your needs
• Struggle to trust people, fearing they will manipulate or hurt you
• Feel emotionally drained, anxious, or stuck in unhealthy relationship cycles
✨ No matter your experience, you might be thinking:
• “I want to trust again, but I don’t know how.”
• “I want to enjoy intimacy without fear.”
• “I’m ready to feel safe in my own body and relationships.”
Healing is possible. You deserve relationships that feel secure, loving, and fulfilling.
How Therapy Can Help You Heal From Relational Trauma
I specialize in helping women in their 40s who have experienced relational trauma break free from unhealthy patterns, rediscover their self-worth, and learn to feel truly safe, connected, and loved.
Together, we’ll work on:
🩷 Healing Emotional Wounds – Processing childhood trauma, neglect, and past abuse in a safe, supportive space.
🩷 Rebuilding Trust & Safety – Learning to trust yourself and others again without fear.
🩷 Emotional + Physical Intimacy – Addressing anxiety, avoidance, or shutdown responses in relationships.
🩷 Reclaiming Your Body + Pleasure – Working through past sexual trauma to feel comfortable in your own skin.
🩷 Breaking Unhealthy Relationship Patterns – Recognizing red flags, setting boundaries, and choosing healthier connections.
🩷 Building Confidence + Self-Worth – Letting go of self-doubt and stepping into the love and respect you deserve.
You Deserve Safe, Loving Relationships
Healing from relational trauma doesn’t mean forgetting the past—it means no longer letting it define you. You don’t have to keep living with fear, anxiety, or emotional pain. You can experience relationships where you feel safe, valued, and connected.
You are worthy of love, trust, and deep emotional connection. If you’re ready to heal, I’m here to help.
Schedule your first session today!