Sometimes the hardest pain to understand is the one we can’t quite see. Trauma and attachment wounds often don’t show up as big, dramatic events — they can live quietly in the background of our daily lives, shaping how we see ourselves, others, and the world around us.
You might notice it in the way you pull back when someone gets too close, or in how you cling tightly because losing connection feels unbearable. Maybe it’s the constant self-doubt, people-pleasing, or the sense that you always have to be “the strong one.” These patterns aren’t flaws — they’re the ways your nervous system learned to protect you when connection didn’t feel safe or consistent.
In therapy, we work gently with these parts of you — the ones that learned to survive through control, withdrawal, perfectionism, or over-giving. At Trail of Growth Psychotherapy, we create a compassionate space where you can start to feel safe again — not just in relationships, but in your own body. Through Emotion-Focused and trauma-informed approaches, we help you recognize your emotional needs, build self-trust, and develop new ways of connecting that feel secure and authentic.
Healing trauma and attachment wounds isn’t about erasing your past — it’s about helping the parts of you that had to protect, soften, and finally rest. You deserve relationships that feel safe, love that feels steady, and a life that feels like it truly belongs to you.
If you’re ready to begin your healing journey, we’re here to walk beside you. Book a free 15-minute phone consultation to see if we’re the right fit for you.
Kristena Disalvo
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