Trauma Therapy in Calgary & Across Alberta
When Your System Is Still Carrying What Happened
Trauma isn’t only about what happened in the past.
It’s about what your nervous system had to carry in order to survive it.
Sometimes that impact is clear. Other times it shows up in quieter ways—feeling on edge, shutting down, disconnecting from yourself, or noticing patterns in relationships that feel hard to shift.
You may not always name it as trauma.
But your body remembers.
I offer virtual trauma therapy across Alberta, including Calgary and Edmonton, supporting adults experiencing trauma, childhood trauma, relational trauma, and attachment wounds in a way that is gentle, attuned, and grounded in the nervous system.
What trauma is
Trauma is not defined only by the event itself. It’s shaped by how your nervous system experienced what happened—and whether there was enough support to process it and come back into regulation.
When something feels overwhelming and your system doesn’t have the capacity or support to fully settle afterward, the impact can stay held in the body, in patterns, and in how you relate to yourself and others.
Trauma is often less about what happened, and more about what your system had to do in response. Trauma can develop from single events, ongoing stress, childhood experiences, attachment wounds, relational trauma, or situations where you felt unsafe, unsupported, or overwhelmed.
How trauma can show up
Trauma responses can look different for everyone. They may include:
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difficulty sleeping or feeling “tired but wired”
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feeling on edge, sensitive, or easily overwhelmed
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emotional shutdown or numbness
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pulling away from people or situations without understanding why
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feeling disconnected from yourself or others
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physical tension, pain, or a sense of bracing
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shame, self-criticism, or feeling “not enough”
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relationship patterns that repeat over time
These responses are not signs of weakness.
They are adaptations—ways your nervous system learned to protect you.Trauma can affect many areas of life, including relationships, self-esteem, emotional regulation, and physical well-being. Some people identify with symptoms of PTSD, while others notice anxiety, chronic stress, emotional overwhelm, or patterns of disconnection that are harder to explain.
Where trauma can come from
Trauma can come from many different kinds of experiences, including:
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childhood or family relationships
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attachment or relational experiences
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intimate relationships
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medical experiences, injury, or accidents
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workplace or social environments
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moments of overwhelm, loss, or emotional disconnection
Sometimes these experiences are clear.
Other times they are subtle, repeated, or difficult to name.
And often, people don’t identify it as trauma at first, because they learned to minimize it, adapt to it, or keep going through it.
Who trauma therapy is for
Trauma therapy may be supportive if you:
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notice patterns that repeat even when you try to change them
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struggle with grounding, emotional regulation, or feeling present
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feel your past still impacts your current relationships or sense of self
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want to understand your experiences without self-blame
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are beginning to notice the impact of attachment or relational wounds
You don’t need everything clearly defined before starting therapy.
We begin with what you’re noticing now.
How trauma therapy helps
Healing from trauma is not about forcing yourself to revisit the past.
It’s about creating enough safety in the present for your system to respond differently.
In our work together, we may focus on:
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understanding how your nervous system adapted over time
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building grounding and regulation in ways that feel usable in real life
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exploring attachment and relational patterns
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increasing your capacity to stay present with difficult emotions, body sensations, and experiences that may currently feel overwhelming or hard to stay with
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strengthening self-trust and helping your nervous system experience greater safety in daily life and relationships
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moving at a pace that respects your system’s capacity
Healing happens gradually, through safety, repetition, and relationship.
How trauma therapy helps
Healing from trauma is not about forcing yourself to revisit the past.
It’s about creating enough safety in the present for your system to respond differently.
In our work together, we may focus on:
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understanding how your nervous system adapted over time
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building grounding and regulation in ways that feel usable in real life
-
exploring attachment and relational patterns
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increasing your capacity to stay present with difficult emotions, body sensations, and experiences that may currently feel overwhelming or hard to stay with
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strengthening self-trust and helping your nervous system experience greater safety in daily life and relationships
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moving at a pace that respects your system’s capacity
Healing happens gradually, through safety, repetition, and relationship.
Online trauma therapy in Alberta
Virtual therapy can be especially supportive for trauma work.
Being in your own environment can help your nervous system feel more anchored while we explore emotional patterns and experiences together.
I offer secure online trauma therapy across Alberta, including Calgary and Edmonton.
What makes my approach to trauma therapy different
My approach is grounded in advanced training in Somatic Attachment Psychotherapy and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), both evidence-based approaches that support trauma healing through the nervous system and therapeutic relationship.
These approaches support trauma healing through both the nervous system and the therapeutic relationship.
Rather than focusing only on talking through what happened, we also pay attention to how your experiences live in your body, your patterns, and your present-day responses.
We begin by building safety, connection, and capacity—not by pushing into overwhelming material.
Over time, the therapeutic relationship itself becomes part of the healing process. Being met with consistency, attunement, and care can support new experiences of safety, helping old survival patterns soften and creating more space for connection, flexibility, and choice.
This creates space for more choice, more presence, and more internal steadiness.
Healing is not something we force.
It unfolds in relationship.
Common questions
Do I have to talk about everything that happened?
No. We work at a pace that feels safe for your nervous system. You never have to share more than you're ready to, and trauma therapy is about much more than retelling your story.
Is online trauma therapy effective?
Yes. Many people find virtual trauma therapy feels more comfortable because they can participate from a familiar environment. Together, we create a safe, supportive space while working at a pace that feels manageable for you.
What if I'm not sure I'm ready for trauma therapy?
Many people worry that trauma therapy means immediately talking about painful experiences or revisiting everything that happened. It doesn't have to. We begin by getting to know you, understanding what feels important, and building enough safety and support before moving into deeper work. You do not need to have everything figured out before reaching out.
Can trauma therapy help if I don't remember everything that happened?
Yes. Trauma is often held in emotions, relationships, body responses, and patterns rather than clear memories. You do not need to remember every detail of your experiences for therapy to be meaningful. We work with what is showing up for you now.
How do I get started?
We begin with a complimentary 15–20 minute consultation. This is an opportunity to ask questions, learn more about my approach to trauma therapy, and get a sense of whether working together feels like the right fit.