Trauma leaves a mark on us, one that sometimes we can't see, but only experience. PTSD is complex, and sometimes the mechanism of our behavior is hard to uncover. We can explore that in an open, compassionate, non-judgmental way. Being human is very difficult, and we are all vulnerable to the wounds the world inflicts on us. But we can move forward. I know myself, and I know others who have done so.
For those individuals whose trauma histories negatively shift quality of life, I help them gain skills for self-regulation, distress tolerance, and problem solving to help them make more impact in multiple areas of life.
Trauma is often at the root of many of the symptoms and struggles that bring people to therapy. I have many tools to offer to facilitate the process of healing from trauma. The first is a safe therapeutic relationship grounded in many years of experience where you will experience compassion, connection and caring that lead to insight and deepened understanding. Others include Accelerated Resolution Therapy which has proven to be a powerful way to reprocess trauma and detach from triggers, leaving you to live a life free from the daily impact of past and recent traumas. The combination of these tools and others lead to healing of both mind and body, which is essential as both are intricately involved in how we carry trauma.
Trauma and PTSD involve emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and physiological symptoms that interfere with functioning. CBT and biofeedback are effective interventions to trauma and PTSD.
Brene Brown says "vulnerability is the birthplace of connection." It is a courageous and vulnerable decision to go to therapy and share your story. I am here on the end waiting to connect with you. I will listen and hold space for you. Together we can move through it and figure out what's next.
What happened to you is not your fault. You don’t have to cope with the lasting impact of past traumatic experiences on your own. Hi, I’m Dr. Jennifer McManus, and I help women heal from past trauma. Trauma-informed therapy can help you develop a repertoire of skills to support your healing. It is my mission to provide scientifically informed psychotherapy without sacrificing compassion and genuine concern.