Trauma Therapy in Wellesley MA
Online in Massachusetts & Connecticut
Empowering & Effective Therapy to Help You:
Identify present day problems and recent triggers you’d like to work on
Explore negative beliefs stemming from trauma that are holding you back
Target and reprocess past memories that have been keeping you stuck in survival mode
Use bilateral stimulation to make past memories feel more distant and less consuming
Identify how you’d prefer to navigate future triggers
Build confidence that you can remain in control, feel safe in your body, and trust yourself to navigate daily stressors
Trauma Therapy in Wellesley
For Childhood, Relational, Attachment- Based or Sexual Trauma
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a brain based therapy that helps your nervous system process what it’s ready to process in order to heal deeply from trauma. EMDR can bring new insights, clarity, and adaptive beliefs to help you get unstuck after trauma or chronic stress.
It’s effective for those impacted by single event trauma, complex trauma, early childhood trauma, dissociation, sexual trauma, racial trauma, anxiety, irritability or aggression, depressive symptoms including distressing negative beliefs that are rooted in trauma.
Shared Stories Counseling specializes in supporting adults who are impacted by:
Complex, Relational, Attachment-Based and Sexual Trauma
Relationship Issues
Burn Out & Chronic Stress
Anxiety
Depression
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You may relate to the pain that shows up when people make assumptions about you or claim to know your story.
We understand that we are all multi-storied and complex individuals who deserve to be met with curiosity and respect. Our approach to trauma therapy is careful to center all of the stories that are otherwise untold, so you feel empowered to know yourself and be known more authentically.
This non-pathologizing and relational approach will help you feel empowered to take a stand against the harmful and inaccurate stories trauma and oppression taught you to believe about yourself. Narrative Therapy emphasizes that people are not defined by their problems, but rather are the authors of their own stories and capable of re-authoring negative narratives to more empowering ones.
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Offering somatic therapy techniques aimed at reducing the anxiety, irritability, emotional numbness and dissociation that is often experienced after trauma. These practices are informed by the work of Manuela Mischke-Reeds LMFT, Janina Fisher PhD, Peter Levine PhD, Stephen Porges PhD, and Deb Dana LICSW.
Breath Work, Guided Imagery, Tapping and Polyvagal strategies for adults impacted by:
Complex, Relational, Attachment-Based and Sexual Trauma
Relationship Issues
Burn Out & Chronic Stress
Anxiety
Depression
Go Deeper & Find Relief from:
Persistent nervousness or fear when you “should” feel safe
Periods of high activation followed by an emotional crash or shut down
Emotional numbness that has you feeling disconnected
Feeling stuck in the past or reliving trauma
Feeling unable to control irritability, reactivity, or other emotional distress
A need to stay constantly busy to avoid feeling difficult emotions
Overwhelming shame or guilt
Early attachment wounds that are hurting your current relationships
Negative beliefs about yourself or feelings of worthlessness
Chronic stress & burn out
Dissociation or fragmented memories
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. In a careful effort to avoid re-traumatization, EMDR, Somatic and Narrative Therapy can be used effectively without reliving every detail of your trauma story.
After working to establish a safe and trusting relationship with your therapist and after learning useful coping techniques, you may be asked to recall aspects of distressing memories. When reprocessing these memories, you are not required to say much out loud about what you remember, feel, or think. Your internal experience of reprocessing is entirely your own. You’re able to share as little or as much as you’d like.
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Yes. We offer EMDR online using secure platforms and adaptations that maintain effectiveness and safety.
As a clinician, I prefer meeting my clients in-person, but the standard of care and efficacy of EMDR is the same for virtual and in-person clients.
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I am not contracted with insurance companies. As an Out of Network (OON) Provider, I submit your claims for you and you are only required to pay a copay after your OON deductible has been met, similar to in-network services.
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We believe that you’re ready for trauma therapy if you’re motivated to establish a trusting relationship with a provider who prioritizes your safety, goals and preferred pace throughout treatment. It’s important to know that throughout trauma treatment, you are 100% in control.
Shared Stories Counseling is committed to making sure trauma-focused therapy is accessible and stays at a pace that feels safe for you.
It is very common to have hesitation when trying to decide if you’re ready to begin trauma-focused therapy. Our bodies and minds often protect us by telling us not to “go there” in our memories. However, we know that present day anxiety attacks, irritability, flashbacks, nightmares, dissociative amnesia, and negative beliefs are often caused by insufficiently processed or blocked memories.
Start your Healing Journey Today
We can appreciate that you are carrying stories that deserve to be witnessed, honored, and rewritten in your preferred ways. Whether you’re ready to explore EMDR, Narrative Therapy, Couples Therapy or just want to feel heard, we’re here to support you.
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation
In-person in Wellesley or Online throughout Massachusetts
Call us at 339-201-6994 | Email us at vk@sharedstoriescounseling.com