Trauma Therapy in San Diego for lasting change
Trauma Therapy San Diego
Trauma Therapy San Diego
Reconnecting with Yourself After Trauma
You wake up feeling unsettled, frustrated because your nights are rarely restful. Sleep doesn’t come easily. Your mind keeps spinning, your body can’t relax, and when you finally drift off, you wake up from nightmares or jolts of panic. The exhaustion is constant. You don’t want to push through another long day running on empty.
You notice how often negative thoughts loop through your mind. You wonder when life became so heavy. Memories of painful experiences barge in when you least expect them, leaving you overwhelmed and preoccupied. You feel disconnected from yourself and from others, as if you’re just going through the motions of your own life.
You find yourself snapping at people you care about, reacting in ways that don’t feel like you. Loved ones notice the distance.
You feel guilty, helpless, and frustrated because no matter how hard you try, you can’t seem to control it.
Your body stays tense, always waiting for the next thing to go wrong. Headaches, muscle pain, and an unsettled stomach have become part of daily life.
You try to stay organized and hold it all together, but it’s hard to concentrate. You forget things and lose interest in what used to bring you joy. The heaviness of depression lingers, and even small tasks feel like too much.
Deep down, you know your family wasn’t exactly “normal.” You’ve experienced painful things, from childhood, or later in life, and you’ve carried those experiences silently for years.
You’ve survived, but now you want to move beyond survival.
You’ve been strong for so long, but inside you’re tired and ready for something different. You want to feel safe in your body, to rest without fear, and to reconnect with who you truly are.
Healing From Trauma
I’m Alexa Hall, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CA 131070), and I provide Trauma Counseling in San Diego for adults who have lived through traumatic experiences or painful childhoods. Many of my clients come to therapy unsure if anyone can handle the depth of what they’ve been through.
Clients share what it’s like to start therapy, “I felt so overwhelmed in that first session.” But soon, there’s relief because we break things down into manageable steps. You begin to see that healing isn’t about facing everything all at once. It’s about building safety and finding a place to start.
Using EMDR and somatic techniques, we work with your brain and body to process painful memories without reliving them.
These methods help you release what’s been stored inside and restore your body’s natural sense of calm.
You’ll start to notice small shifts, less reactivity, more awareness, more capacity to breathe. Over time, those small shifts add up to lasting change.
My Approach to Trauma Therapy
In our work together, I follow both the relationship and the research. I’m honest and direct. I’ll tell you what I notice as it arises, and we’ll adjust our approach as needed. Therapy is collaborative. You are the expert on your life; I am your guide.
I honor the unique background, culture, and identity you bring into the room. We’ll look at how systems and relationships have shaped your experience of safety and trust.
Clients often tell me that being in therapy feels freeing. “I’ve never felt seen like this,” one person shared. “You really get it.” We build a strong foundation of safety and connection because that’s where true healing happens. Humor is welcome here too, sometimes laughter is part of the medicine.
What Healing Can Look Like
Over time, clients describe a noticeable transformation. The constant vigilance eases. Confidence and self-trust grow. They start prioritizing what matters and let go of what they can’t control.
One client shared their experience of trauma healing:
“Before, when I used to think of that memory, it did feel heavy and dark. Now, when I look back on it, I have such a different perspective. It doesn't feel heavy to me anymore. Obviously, I know it was something that affected me to the core, but I’m seeing it now from a different perspective.”
I can help you move from survival mode into a space of joy, safety, and ease.
Feeling safe in your body and in the world. Reconnecting with yourself and others. Restoring joy, hope, and self-trust. Living with more lightness, laughter, and ease.
You deserve to experience that kind of freedom.
Begin Trauma Counseling in San Diego
If you’re tired of surviving and ready to start healing, therapy can help you come home to yourself. You don’t have to carry this alone anymore.
Let’s take this step together.
Contact me today to schedule your first session for trauma counseling in San Diego.
FAQ: Trauma Therapy in San Diego
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Trauma therapy helps you process painful experiences in a safe, contained way so they stop controlling your life. It focuses on restoring your sense of safety, trust, and connection.
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a research-backed method that helps your brain reprocess distressing memories so they lose their emotional intensity.
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No. With EMDR and somatic approaches, you don’t need to retell every detail. You’ll be able to heal without reliving the trauma.
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It depends on your goals, experiences, and pace. Some clients start to notice relief within a few months, while others continue longer for deeper healing.
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It’s normal to feel worried about that. My approach focuses on keeping things safe, steady, and manageable. You’ll never be pushed beyond your readiness.
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Not at all. Trauma can come from many sources: childhood neglect, emotional abuse, loss, discrimination, or chronic stress. If you feel stuck or unsafe in your body, trauma counseling can help.
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Reach out through my contact page or schedule a consultation call. We’ll talk about what’s been happening and how therapy can support you.