Grief and Trauma therapy on the Main line

While treatment will look different for everyone, below is a general outline of what to expect:

We will begin by getting to know each other better. I will ask you questions about what brings you to therapy and what your goals are. From there, we will come up with a plan for how to reach your goals. 

Next, we will explore together the issues that are coming up in your life that are negatively affecting you. We will connect the dots in your life to determine how you have been impacted by your trauma. 

We will then carefully and thoughtfully process any traumatic memories that continue to impact you. We will do this at your pace, and only when you feel ready. It could take a while to get to this stage, and that's okay! We can use different techniques to help, including EMDR. 

Afterwards, we will work towards building the life you want to live. We will troubleshoot any lingering issues and will problem solve. We will explore what it means to live life fully and freely. We will work on self-discovery and self-exploration, getting to know oneself better. 

No. In fact, I really like to be intentional about discussing traumatic memories. Some people feel okay to dive in right away, and some people need a lot of time to get ready. I like to encourage my clients to err on the side of going slowly. I want therapy to be a safe space, meaning you have the tools you need to help you work through your memories in a way that doesn't cause more harm. 

The short answer: only you know if something you went through was traumatic or not. Two people can go through the same exact experience and have two very different internal takeaways. Generally speaking, trauma occurs when someone has an experience that exceeds their ability to cope (something that is too much, too soon) and that negatively changes the way they view themselves. 

If you're not sure if you've experienced something traumatic or not, I think this could be a great area to explore in therapy.