Maybe you've always carried a heaviness you couldn’t explain. Or you’ve been told to “just move on,” but something inside won’t let go. You might find yourself overreacting to small things, shutting down in relationships, or feeling like you're always on edge—like something bad could happen at any moment. These aren't character flaws. They're signs of something deeper that needs care.
As a therapist in Chandler, Arizona who supports adults healing from childhood trauma, I work with people who are ready to understand their past and feel more grounded in the present. Whether you're dealing with memories that haunt you, emotions that feel too big, or a numbness that never quite goes away, therapy can help.
What Childhood Trauma Can Look Like in Adulthood
Childhood trauma doesn’t always come from one specific event. It can be a series of painful experiences, emotional neglect, or even the absence of safety and support when you needed it most. And while the events may be in the past, the effects often linger.
You might be experiencing:
Anxiety or panic for reasons you can’t always identify
Trouble trusting others or forming close relationships
Shame or self-blame that doesn’t match your current life
Emotional numbness or difficulty expressing feelings
Chronic people-pleasing or fear of making others upset
Flashbacks or intrusive thoughts
A persistent feeling of not being “good enough”
These reactions are common—and understandable—responses to early experiences that overwhelmed your ability to cope at the time. Therapy is a space where those patterns can be gently explored and, over time, softened.
How I Work With Adults Healing From Childhood Trauma
I use a trauma-informed, attachment-based approach to therapy. That means we’ll work at a pace that feels right for you, always with care and collaboration. Together, we’ll create a space that feels safe enough to look at what’s been too painful to face alone—and begin making sense of it.
In our work together, you’ll learn how to:
Recognize how past trauma is affecting your present
Develop tools for calming your nervous system
Work through painful memories without getting overwhelmed
Set boundaries and build healthier relationships
Reconnect with parts of yourself that were silenced or hidden
Childhood trauma can leave deep marks, but it doesn’t have to define you. Therapy gives you a space to feel understood, not judged. To feel safe, not alone. To explore who you are without the weight of who you had to be just to survive.
You don’t have to “get over it” or pretend you’re fine. You get to heal in your own time, in your own way—with support.
Reach Out Today for Childhood Trauma Therapy in Chandler, AZ
If you're in Chandler, AZ or anywhere in Arizona, I offer both in-person and online therapy for adults healing from childhood trauma. The first phone consultation is free—a chance for you to ask questions, share a little about your story, and see if working together feels right.
Reach out today to get started.