Specialty
Where scripture meets trauma science
The Christian worldview is different from the world’s view. A healing space for a believer has to include the Savior — otherwise there’s a mismatch, and a rather large elephant in the room.
Typical therapy centers “self,” and usually carries the unspoken idea that we can and should fix our own problems. It excludes the Savior entirely. But as a Christian you know there is nothing more redeeming than Christ’s sacrifice, and that he is the great physician who heals the brokenhearted. In Christ we no longer lead by self; we are led by the Holy Spirit and dependent on him.
Here is where it gets interesting. As Christians we cannot truly repent from sin if we don’t first understand where, when, how and why the pattern developed — often in early childhood trauma — and if we don’t then process and metabolise the trauma at the sin’s root. Too often we end up repressing feelings, thoughts, patterns and pain instead of fully repenting of them.
Repentance is not repression. That distinction is at the center of how I work.
Another reason trauma therapies matter so much for believers: it is frequently other people’s sins against us, especially early in life, that shaped our own patterns, our worldview, and our relationship with ourselves and with God.
Repentance is not repression.
Trauma I have worked with extensively
Several of the therapies I offer are remarkably good at processing the trauma underneath these patterns — including IFS, EMDR, and somatic work.
This is the space where scripture meets science, and where the timeless truth of God’s word combines with trauma treatment to bind up the brokenhearted and reclaim our seat as children of God.
- Religious and spiritual trauma and abuse
- Early attachment trauma
- Surviving narcissistic caregivers
- Emotional neglect
- Sexual and physical abuse
- Complex trauma and PTSD
- Sexual assault
- Racial trauma and discrimination
- Generational trauma
What you may notice
Common signs it may be affecting you
- Feeling easily startled, tense, or on guard
- Flashbacks, intrusive memories, or nightmares
- Avoiding reminders of what happened
- Emotional numbness, disconnection, or shutting down
- Shame, self-blame, or feeling “too much” and “not enough” at once
- Difficulty trusting, setting boundaries, or feeling safe with people
How therapy helps
What the work actually looks like
Our work is tailored to you, and may include trauma-focused approaches such as EMDR and parts-based work like IFS, alongside skills for grounding, nervous-system regulation, and healthier boundaries. We move at a pace that honors your story and supports stability.
Trauma therapy is not about reliving the worst moments in graphic detail. It’s about helping your nervous system learn that the danger is over.
What to expect online
Sessions are held over secure telehealth for clients located in Texas. We’ll begin by clarifying your goals, naming what feels most urgent, and building a plan that supports both relief now and healing over time.