Every child deserves to grow up feeling safe, loved, and deeply seen. In a healthy environment, a child’s emotions are welcomed with compassion, and their needs are met with consistency and care. They learn, through connection, that the world is trustworthy, their feelings matter, and they belong. This foundation—of secure attachment, attuned presence, and unconditional love—is what every child should experience in order to thrive.
Sadly, this may not have been your experience.
If you grew up feeling like love had to be earned, like your needs were too much, or maybe you felt like you were a burden or you were not important, you’re not alone.
Developmental trauma is often invisible on the surface, but its effects run deep. It shapes how we relate to others, how we see ourselves, and how safe we feel in the world. It is also the root that governs how we co-create romantic relationships in adulthood.
Developmental trauma It’s not just about what happened. Sometimes it is more about what didn’t happen—what needs were never met, what parts of you were never seen, or never nurtured, or how you were misunderstood.
I’m curious, if you could sum up your childhood pain in one succinct sentence, what would it be?
“I was never seen and heard.”
“They favored my sibling over me.”
“It didn’t matter if I existed.”
“Their needs were more important than mine and I felt neglected and abandoned.”
Each of us has our own unique history. Our own unique blend of special gifts and strengths and our own unique stories of pain.
And I would like to hear your story and see your gifts and support you through your pain and suffering.
My name is Bri, and I’m a certified somatic experiencing practitioner. I support adults who are ready to gently reconnect with themselves and resolve the pain their mind, body & spirit is holding from the past. Through somatic body-based work, I help you begin the process of healing from developmental trauma, slowly, safely, and with compassion.
What Developmental Trauma in Adults Looks Like
As a precious little human undergoes the developmental process transforming all the way into adulthood —- there are very specific stages of growth that are physical, emotional and psychological.
People often think of developmental trauma as pain that occurred in childhood from the parents or family dynamic —- and it is, but it is much broader than this.
Developmental trauma is essentially any trauma that interrupts the natural process of human development. It often occurs inside the home between family members, but it can also occur socially from peers, from injuries, medical conditions or procedures, major car accidents, etc.
Developmental trauma in adults can show up in many ways:
Chronic anxiety, depression or shame
Feeling emotionally numb or disconnected
Struggling to form or trust relationships
Constant self-blame or internalized judgment
Feeling like you’re “too much” or “not enough”
These are not flaws, but very wise adaptations that your nervous system instinctively relied on in order to cope with the circumstances of your life.
Why Traditional Talk Therapy Might Not Be Enough
You may have already tried therapy, read the books, or pushed through with willpower, but still feel stuck. That’s because complex developmental trauma often lives in the body, not just the mind. Healing from childhood trauma requires more than insight. It calls for safety, slowness, and attunement at a nervous system level.
Many people make it through childhood by adapting in incredibly intelligent ways. They build careers, relationships, and lives that look stable from the outside. But then—often after a major life event like a breakup, illness, becoming a parent, or even something seemingly small—those early survival patterns get triggered. The body starts sending signals it can no longer suppress: anxiety, shutdown, chronic tension, emotional overwhelm. This is not a failure. It’s a sign that your system is ready to heal at a deeper level.
That’s why I offer somatic-based childhood trauma therapy for adults. It’s a body-first, deeply compassionate approach to healing.
A Somatic Approach to Healing from Childhood Trauma
As a certified somatic experiencing practitioner, I work with you to restore a sense of safety, presence, and connection, both within yourself and with your relationships. This isn’t about reliving every traumatic memory. Unlike traditional talk therapy that often focuses on retelling the past, our work gently uses memory as a doorway—just enough to activate the unresolved patterns stored in the body.
From there, we focus on what your body needs now to complete or receive what didn’t happen then. Some of these things are repairing ruptured boundaries, meeting unmet needs, releasing trapped emotions, completing protective responses. All of this supports melting freeze states and deactivating from fight or flight. This is how we create new experiences that rewire the nervous system for safety, connection, and resilience.
We use the body’s language (sensation, breath, movement) to support nervous system regulation. This opens the door to lasting sustainable change from the inside out.
Therapies for Childhood Trauma That Honor Your Pace
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to developmental trauma treatment. Whether you're dealing with complex developmental trauma in adulthood or chronic developmental trauma that’s followed you for decades, we’ll go at your pace.
Together, we’ll explore gentle, effective tools for:
Overcoming childhood trauma
Supporting sensory healing after developmental trauma
Learning to feel safe in your body and life again
Finding your voice, your boundaries, and your strength
Learning to trust yourself fully
You Don’t Have to Do This Alone
Developmental trauma healing is possible when someone truly sees you, believes in you, and walks alongside you. If you’ve been feeling like no one understands, or that nothing can help, you’re not alone.
You’ve found someone who gets it, and I’m here to help. Together, we will help you get the healing that you need.
Begin Your Healing Journey Today
If you're ready to explore childhood trauma therapy with someone who sees you and honors your story, I’m here. Let’s take the next step—together.
Reach out today to schedule a free consultation. I’d be honored to be part of your healing.