When the Past Won't Stay in the Past
You've moved forward with your life, but your body hasn't. Certain sounds, smells, or situations trigger intense reactions. You avoid reminders but they're unavoidable. Sleep brings nightmares or you resist sleeping altogether. You understand logically you're safe now, but your nervous system responds otherwise.
Trauma isn't what happened—it's what continues to happen inside you.
How Trauma Affects Men
Men with trauma often experience:
- Hypervigilance and inability to relax
- Emotional numbness or disconnection
- Anger that seems disproportionate to current triggers
- Avoidance of people, places, or activities
- Physical symptoms without medical explanation
- Difficulty trusting or connecting with others
- Shame about not being 'over it'
- Using substances to manage symptoms
How Therapy Helps with Trauma
We process trauma without retraumatization:
Safety First
Build resources and stability before processing difficult memories. You control the pace entirely.
Body-Based Healing
Address trauma stored in your nervous system, not just thoughts about events.
Integration
Connect past experiences to present reactions. Understand patterns without reliving them.
Post-Traumatic Growth
Move beyond survival to actually thriving. Trauma doesn't have to define your identity.
What Our Virtual Sessions Look Like
Sessions respect your autonomy and pace:
Stabilization
Build safety and coping resources first
Processing
Address traumatic memories when you're ready
Integration
Connect insights to daily life
Growth
Develop meaning and move forward
We never pressure you to share more than you're comfortable with. You maintain complete control.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to talk about trauma details?
No. Many effective trauma therapies work without detailed disclosure. We process the impact, not necessarily the complete story.
What if I don't remember everything clearly?
That's normal. Trauma affects memory formation. We work with what you remember and how it affects you now.
Can therapy make trauma worse?
Done incorrectly, yes. That's why we prioritize safety, stability, and pacing. You won't be pushed beyond your capacity.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Highly individual. Some men see relief in months, others benefit from longer-term work. We regularly assess progress together.
What if I've tried therapy before without success?
Different approaches work for different people. We can discuss what didn't work previously and try alternative methods.
Ready to Start Healing?
Trauma therapy isn't about reliving the past. It's about processing it at a pace that feels safe, so it stops controlling your present.
We also offer support for depression, anxiety, and other challenges. View all services.