Trauma Therapy in Hawai‘i

Trauma Isn't Always What you Think

Trauma isn’t just about one big event. That's what's called 'Big T' trauma. But what about 'Little T' trauma?

Little T trauma can look like years of emotional neglect, broken trust over and over, and constant stress. It can be moments where you learned to shrink yourself or were your parents' emotional dumping grounds. It can also be harmful religious experiences that literally create religious trauma.

Whether it's Big or Little T trauma, even when the danger is over, your mind and body can stay stuck in survival mode.

Signs Trauma May Still Be Impacting You

• Racing thoughts or feeling trapped in cycles of overthinking

• Feeling numb, detached or disconnected from yourself or others

• Struggling to set boundaries or saying yes when you want to say no

• Panic attacks, chronic anxiety or feeling constantly on edge

• Feeling “too much” or “not enough” no matter what you do

• Repeating painful relationship patterns even when you want something different

• Avoiding memories, people, or situations that feel unsafe...even when they aren’t

If you've ever wondered why you can't 'just get over it,' you're not alone. Trauma often shows up in ways you may not expect or realize.

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The truth is, you don't have to carry this alone anymore. Support is here, change is possible.

What Changes When You Work With a Therapist for Trauma

Trauma therapy isn’t about “fixing” you; you were never broken. It probably does feel like life broke you though — that's why you're here.

Understanding how trauma has shaped the way you think, feel and respond is the first part of the journey. Learning practical tools to create real, lasting change is the second part. Doing trauma therapy can help you move from constantly surviving to finally thriving.

When you work with a therapist for trauma, you don’t have to carry it all alone anymore. You deserve support, clarity, and the tools to create lasting change.

What You Can Expect to Shift Over Time

With the right support, you’ll start to notice changes that ripple through every part of your life:

• Reconnect with your body and finally feel safe within yourself

• Release shame and self-blame that keep you feeling stuck

• Build confidence and clarity to make choices that feel right for you

• Create new patterns that align with the life you want, not the one trauma taught you to settle for

• Feel calmer and more grounded instead of constantly on edge

• Break free from overthinking and exhausting survival-mode loops

• Develop healthier boundaries and relationships built on trust

• Develop self-compassion and stop the constant war within yourself

My Approach as a Therapist for Trauma in Hawai‘i

Healing from trauma isn’t about surface-level coping skills or forcing yourself to “just move on.” My approach goes deeper.

We look at the root causes behind your patterns, anxiety and overwhelm so we can create lasting change. Together, we’ll reconnect your mind, body and nervous system so you can finally feel safe, grounded and at home within yourself.

Root-Cause Focus

Whole Person Approach

Collaborative and Client Focused

Evidence Based + Outside the Box Tools

We don’t just manage symptoms — we uncover what’s keeping you stuck so you can break old cycles.

Trauma lives in the body as much as the mind. We’ll integrate nervous-system regulation and practical tools for daily life.

This is your space, your pace. I'll team up with you offering kind, supportive guidance with real talk and no judgment.

Learn how to shift limiting beliefs, love your inner child, rewrite hurtful self-talk and regulate your nervous system using your strengths.

If you’re ready to stop living in survival mode, I’m here to help you find your way forward. Together we'll calm your nervous system, untangle old patterns and create a life that feels safe, grounded and genuinely you.