Trauma Therapist in Seattle
Childhood Trauma | Complex Trauma | Intergenerational Trauma | Racial Trauma
The weight of past experiences doesn't have to define your present. As a trauma therapist in Seattle, I work with Gen Z and young adults who are ready to heal from childhood trauma, relational wounds, and the deep patterns that keep them feeling stuck. Through psychodynamic therapy and trauma-informed care, we'll explore what's beneath the surface—so you can finally feel safe in your own body and mind.
Trauma counseling in Seattle and online throughout Washington State.
Why Psychodynamic Therapy for Trauma?
Asian American Therapist in Seattle | Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate
Unlike short-term approaches that focus only on symptoms, psychodynamic therapy helps you understand the root causes of your pain. This depth work is especially powerful for:
Complex or childhood trauma that has shaped your identity
Intergenerational patterns you want to break
Relational wounds that keep showing up in your life
Deep-seated beliefs about yourself that feel impossible to shake
As a trauma therapist in Seattle specializing in psychodynamic approaches, I'm here to walk with you through the layers—not just manage what's on the surface.
Trauma & Healing
Find relief from what you’ve been carrying.
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Feeling disconnected from yourself or others
Struggling to trust people or let them in
Chronic anxiety, hypervigilance, or difficulty relaxing
Emotional numbness or intense, overwhelming feelings
Patterns of self-blame, shame, or feeling "broken."
Difficulty setting boundaries or saying no
Repeating unhealthy relationship dynamics
Physical symptoms like tension, fatigue, or pain with no clear cause
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A Psychodynamic Approach to Healing
As a psychodynamic therapist in Seattle, I don't just treat symptoms—I help you understand the roots of your pain. Together, we'll explore:
The Connection Between Past and Present: Understanding how early experiences shaped your beliefs, relationships, and coping mechanisms
Your Nervous System: Learning to recognize when you're in fight, flight, freeze, or fawn—and finding your way back to safety
Unconscious Patterns: Bringing awareness to the ways trauma shows up in your thoughts, behaviors, and relationships
Your Inner World: Creating space to process emotions, memories, and parts of yourself that have been pushed down or ignored
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Moving at your pace, honoring your healing readiness
Tuning into your body's signals and regulating responses
Understanding how early relationships impacted your sense of safety
Addressing how trauma and cultural identity shape healing
Uncovering the deeper "why" behind your struggle
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Through our work together as your childhood trauma therapist in Seattle, you can expect to:
Feel more present and connected to yourself
Develop a sense of safety in your body and relationships
Break free from old patterns that no longer serve you
Build emotional resilience and self-compassion
Reclaim parts of yourself that trauma tried to take away
Move through life with less fear and more authenticity
Types of Trauma I Work With
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The impact of emotional neglect, inconsistent caregiving, abuse, or household instability during your formative years.
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Repeated traumatic experiences over time that affect your sense of self, safety, and relationships.
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Inherited pain, survival strategies, and unresolved grief passed down through family or cultural lineage.
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The cumulative impact of racism, discrimination, and marginalization on your mental and emotional well-being.
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Betrayal, abandonment, or painful dynamics in intimate relationships, friendships, or family.
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Single distressing events or ongoing exposure to threatening situations.
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Emotional exhaustion from absorbing others' suffering, common among caregivers, activists, and helping professionals.
UPCOMING GROUP
UPCOMING GROUP
July 14th - August 11th
Monday from 5pm-6:15pm (Virtual)
$275 total ($55/session)
Healing From My Parents – Asian Young Adult Support Group
*For WA State residents from the ages of 18-30*
A 5-week healing space for Asian young adults to explore the lasting impact of emotionally immature parenting. Together, we’ll unpack cultural and generational dynamics with compassion and clarity, while making space for your own emotional exploration. Each session blends reflection, psychoeducation, and community support. Come as you are. Leave with insight, language, and tools to support your ongoing healing.
I'm Ready for Lasting Change
Starting trauma counseling in Seattle can feel vulnerable, and that's completely okay. It takes courage to step into the unknown and face what's been weighing on you. Know that you don't have to have all the answers or the right words—just showing up is enough.
This is a space where you are seen, heard, and supported without judgment. Healing from childhood trauma or complex trauma isn't about perfection; it's about allowing yourself to be real, to feel, and to move forward at your own pace.
You are not alone in this—I'm here to walk alongside you every step of the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A trauma therapist has specialized training in understanding how trauma affects the brain, body, and relationships. They use approaches specifically designed to help you process difficult experiences safely.
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No. You don't need a formal PTSD or C-PTSD diagnosis to benefit from trauma therapy. If your past is affecting your present, that's enough.
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Healing is not linear, and there's no set timeline. Some people find relief in months, while deeper work around childhood or complex trauma may take longer. We'll work at your pace.
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Yes. Research shows that online therapy can be just as effective, especially when you feel safe and comfortable in your own space.
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That's common with trauma. You don't need to remember every detail to heal. We'll work with what you do know and how it's showing up in your life now.