If you’ve experienced trauma—whether recent or long past—you deserve support that feels safe, validating, and deeply attuned to your needs. But finding the right therapist can be overwhelming, especially when everyone seems to advertise trauma-informed care.
So how do you know who truly understands trauma and how to help you heal?
At Inspired Healing, we specialize in trauma-informed therapy that honors your story and centers your healing process. Here's what to look for in a trauma-informed therapist—and how to find one who actually gets you.
What Does “Trauma-Informed” Really Mean?
Being trauma-informed goes beyond just knowing what trauma is. It means your therapist:
Understands how trauma impacts the brain, body, and nervous system
Prioritizes your emotional and physical safety
Respects your autonomy and pace in therapy
Avoids re-traumatizing or invalidating experiences
Incorporates holistic, culturally-sensitive approaches to care
A trauma-informed therapist recognizes that healing isn't linear—and that you are the expert of your own experience.
🔗 Read more about trauma-informed care at Inspired Healing Therapy
Signs You’ve Found the Right Trauma Therapist
The best trauma-informed therapists create a space where you feel:
Safe enough to be vulnerable—but never pressured to share more than you want
Empowered to make choices about your healing
Understood without needing to explain every detail
Supported with both clinical tools and genuine human connection
They may also offer specific trauma modalities such as:
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
Somatic therapy (working with the body to release stored trauma)
Creative arts therapies like movement, art, and music
Internal Family Systems (IFS) or parts work
📘 External Resource: What Is Trauma-Informed Care? - National Council for Mental Wellbeing
How We Approach Trauma Healing at Inspired Healing Therapy
At Inspired Healing Therapy, trauma-informed care is at the heart of what we do. Our clinicians bring warmth, compassion, and a deep understanding of the many ways trauma can show up—in the body, in relationships, in everyday life.
We support clients with trauma related to:
Childhood abuse and neglect
Racial, gender, or identity-based trauma
Relationship and attachment wounds
Medical or birth trauma
PTSD and complex trauma (C-PTSD)
Some of our therapists offering trauma-informed support include:
Kali Skodack: somatic work, creative expression
Dalia Fragoso: Healing trauma for teens and adults
Justin Work: trauma recovery, and gender-affirming support
Paige Edwards: holistic trauma approaches for adults
Kaitlynn Morelli: Somatic and trauma-informed
Ready to Begin Your Healing Journey?
You don’t have to navigate trauma recovery alone. Whether you’re exploring therapy for the first time or looking for a better fit, we’re here to walk with you—at your pace.
🌿 Schedule a free consultation today to connect with a trauma-informed therapist who truly sees you.
