Online Trauma Therapy
in Texas & Michigan
Painful triggers and overwhelming emotions suddenly surface, catching you off guard
You're unsure how to manage these intense emotions without freaking out or shutting down.
You’re trapped in a cycle of self-doubt and harsh inner criticism, constantly second-guessing yourself and feeling inadequate.
You want to be real in your relationships, but it’s so hard to trust anyone, including yourself.
Trauma has made you feel unsafe in your own skin, in relationships, and in the world.
It’s possible to emerge from old patterns and access your abundant and vibrant life.
What if you could…
…ride the waves of your emotions with more flexibility and balance?
…embrace your worth, trust yourself more fully, and be kind to yourself?
…feel more at home in your body, relationships, and world?
Trauma therapy makes it possible for you to show up as your whole self and connect more fully to life.
Trauma therapy provides you with the tools to process your painful experiences and regulate your nervous system so you can feel grounded, empowered, and aligned with your inner wisdom.
Through our work together in trauma therapy, you might…
✔ Understand the roots of your struggles and how trauma shows up in your life.
✔ Tap into your strengths to move through adversity and discomfort.
✔ Guide yourself towards more trusting and nourishing relationships.
✔ Find your voice and establish boundaries with more confidence and clarity.
✔ Own your power and show up more authentically.
✔ Learn ways to shift out of emotional overwhelm.
✔ Grow your capacity for self-kindness.
Hey there, I’m Erin Kehrier, LCSW, LMSW
Trauma Specialist
in Texas and Michigan
I help people who’ve experienced trauma to awaken their inner strengths, face hardships with compassion, and create a life of deep connection, purpose, and belonging.
We’ll collaborate to build safety and trust so you can make empowered choices about how to work through your trauma history.
Let's explore the ways we can work together:
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EMDR helps you process stuck memories and strengthen internal resources through use of eye movements or other left-right (bilateral) stimulation, like tapping or sound, without having to talk in detail about distressing events.
EMDR taps into our natural healing process to rewire how trauma is stored. By dislodging disturbing memories or emotionally charged experiences, EMDR helps you restore more flow and feel less distressed by traumatic events.
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Parts Work is a strength-based approach to trauma therapy. First we become familiar with all of the parts of you that developed to protect you and keep you safe. By working with these parts rather than against them you can find more balance and internal harmony.
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Trauma creates isolation, self-criticism, and a feedback loop of internal turmoil. By learning tools for self-compassion and self-soothing, you can start to treat yourself with kindness, knowing that you are not alone in your struggle. Over time, these practices help you feel more supported, stable, and balanced, even when surrounded by turbulent waters.
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Trauma creates a disconnect between mind and body. While this rift helped you survive the traumatic experience, it can lead to dissociation, overwhelming feelings, depression, anxiety, and physical issues. We help bridge the gap between mind and body by slowly building an awareness of your body, engaging your nervous system to practice moving into more safety and regulation, and transmuting stuck energy into empowerment.
Which type of trauma therapy is best for you?
If you are wondering what type of therapy is best for trauma, reach out for a free consultation call. We can talk to what may be the best fit for you.
Common Concerns About Trauma Therapy
What if I get overwhelmed and can’t function during trauma therapy?
It’s common to feel concerned about being engulfed by intense emotions, thoughts, images, or sensations.
Here’s what we do to prevent you from getting too overwhelmed:
Preparation: I’m not going to just toss in the deep end without preparing you with resources to help you feel ready. If we do end up in the deep end, I’ll be in the boat with you helping you anchor into safety and keep sight of the shore.
Collaboration: You won’t face overwhelming emotions without any tools or direction. We’ll be practicing how to be with these difficult emotions in a way that feels softer, less intense, and more compassionate.
Pacing: We won’t rush in head first. We will go at a pace that helps prevent you from getting too flooded, going into a rage, or spiraling into darkness and dissociation.
Adaptability: If you do find yourself feeling completely overwhelmed during or in between sessions, we can figure that out together and adjust our approach accordingly.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sometimes folks find telling their story to a trusted supportive person can reduce shame and overwhelm, and reshape the narrative so it has less power. It’s okay if that’s not for you, it’s always your choice, and you have options.
Some of the types of modalities I work with need little to no details about traumas. Sharing about your traumas is optional, and you're in control of how much, when, or if you disclose.
Trauma therapy isn't about repeatedly reliving your past; it's finding ways to help you feel less triggered in the present. Through trauma therapy, you can bring closure to your trauma responses, allowing your past experiences to remain firmly in the past. You don't have to recount your story in detail for you to feel safer within yourself and your relationships.
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The short answer is: it depends. The duration of trauma therapy varies based on your unique circumstances. It's influenced by factors like the type and intensity of your trauma, your age when it occurred, and whether it was ongoing and frequent. If you experience chronic or complex trauma (or C-PTSD), it might take a while to untangle your ingrained patterns.
However, your readiness to engage in the healing process, the presence of coping skills and resources, and levels of support can influence and possibly shorten the length of your trauma therapy. Above all, we’ll go at your pace using the approaches most suited to your specific needs.
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Your experience doesn't need to fit a specific mold to be worthy of trauma therapy. Trauma therapy helps folks who have experienced distressing events that have left lasting harmful effects. Even if you're uncertain whether your experiences qualify as trauma, it makes sense to seek trauma therapy if you're struggling with intense thoughts and feelings, or finding it difficult to cope and thrive.
Trauma isn't always defined by specific events but rather by the impact those events have on your well-being. It’s often common for people, especially ADHDer, to be exposed to a culmination of ‘microtraumas’ that can have long-lasting effects, but can be helped with trauma therapy.
What you have been through is worthy of care and healing regardless of how it measures up to what trauma is “supposed” to be like. If your instincts are pointing you towards trying trauma therapy, seeking support is a courageous step toward healing and reclaiming your well-being.
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Complex Trauma, also known as Complex PTSD (C-PTSD), refers to exposure to multiple traumatic events over time, often in childhood or over an extended period. These experiences can include emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, neglect, abandonment, or repeated exposure to adverse situations.
C-PTSD differs from PTSD in that it encompasses a broader range of symptoms resulting from prolonged trauma and includes difficulties with emotional regulation, self-concept, and interpersonal relationships. Developmental Trauma specifically relates to adverse experiences during important periods of childhood development, which can impact emotional, cognitive, and social functioning well into adulthood. Seeking therapy for complex trauma or developmental trauma can help you move out of survival mode so you can begin to thrive.
