Sepideh Hossaini, MA, RP, CSFT
Individual Psychotherapy and Couples Therapy
Trauma Therapy
Trauma is not only about what happened; it can also be about how your system responded to something overwhelming, stressful, or emotionally too much at the time.
Even long after an experience is over, it can still show up in the present in subtle ways. You might notice reactions, emotions, or body sensations that feel confusing or hard to control.
As a Registered Psychotherapist, I offer trauma therapy informed by Sensorimotor psychotherapy approach that pays attention to both emotional experience and the body’s responses.
Trauma doesn’t always come from one clear event.
It can also come from ongoing stress, relational experiences, or moments where you didn’t feel safe, supported, or understood.
It may show up as feeling constantly on edge, emotionally overwhelmed, or disconnected. Some people notice shutting down in stressful moments, going blank, or feeling numb.
Others may find that their reactions feel stronger than the situation, especially in relationships or conflict.
These responses are often not something you are choosing; they are protective patterns your nervous system has learned over time.
Trauma therapy may be supportive if you are experiencing:
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anxiety, overwhelm, or ongoing stress
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emotional shutdown or numbness
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difficulty feeling grounded or fully present
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patterns in relationships that feel hard to understand or shift
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strong physical responses during emotional situations
These experiences can feel confusing, but they can often be connected to how your system has learned to respond over time.
In therapy, there is space to begin exploring these patterns with more awareness and support. Over time, this process may help you develop a clearer understanding of your responses, feel more connected to your body, and approach situations with a greater sense of steadiness. The work is gradual and guided by what feels manageable, allowing for a pace that supports your comfort and readiness.
Trauma and relationships
Trauma can also show up in relationships. You might notice difficulty trusting others, pulling away when things feel close, or becoming overwhelmed during conflict.
These patterns are often protective responses shaped by past experiences, and therapy offers space to explore them with more awareness and less self-judgment.
My approach
I use Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Trauma and mindfulness-based tools to offer a collaborative and paced approach to trauma therapy. There is no pressure to go into anything before you feel ready. We move slowly, with attention to what feels safe and manageable for you.
The focus is on helping you understand your internal experience; both emotionally and physically, so you can begin to relate to yourself with more clarity and ease.
If this resonates with you, trauma therapy may offer a space to slow down, explore your experiences, and begin to understand your patterns in a more grounded way.
You are welcome to reach out for a consultation call to see if this feels like a good fit for you.
