Trauma Therapy
Trauma Therapy Texas: Helping You Feel Safe Moving Forward
Are you the “reliable one?” The person who gets things done and shows up for everyone else, while somehow also keeping all the plates spinning? From the outside, you probably make it look effortless.
But underneath, you might replay conversations after they’ve happened or feel like someone’s going to find out you’re not quite as competent as they think. Maybe it’s difficult to really trust other people. Or you can’t shake the feeling that you’re never quite safe enough to relax. These experiences are not unusual. Sometimes, they have roots in past trauma.
If you’re looking for trauma therapy in Texas, I’m Janae, a trauma-focused therapist. I provide a safe space for you to explore the roots of your challenges with curiosity and compassion, alongside developing a greater sense of security.
What is trauma therapy?
Trauma therapy can help you work through the effects of distressing or overwhelming events. For instance, it may help with anxiety, flashbacks, panic, or feelings of being unsafe, while giving you space to understand how past experiences may still affect you today.
Trauma psychotherapy may look different depending on your history. It isn’t about rushing you back into painful memories or forcing you to relive what happened. Instead, it creates space to understand how those encounters may still be shaping your life.
What does trauma look like?
You don’t have to feel like your life is falling apart to be affected by trauma.
Trauma doesn’t always look like a dramatic memory that comes back out of nowhere. It can show up in the ways you’ve learned to manage everyday life. Your brain may be very good at keeping you safe. But it may also be a little overenthusiastic about the job.
For instance, you might…
Know intellectually that you’re safe, but your body doesn’t seem to have gotten the memo
Find that certain family interactions leave you feeling much younger than you really are
Avoid conflict at all costs
Have difficulties trusting people, even when you really want to
Find it hard to say “no” because disappointing someone feels worse than overstretching yourself
Overthink conversations long after they’ve ended, second-guessing everything you’ve said
Have spent years talking about what happened but still feel as though you’ve hit a wall
If you recognize a few of these signs, this doesn’t mean you’re “broken.” They might just indicate you’ve learned to protect yourself in ways that once made sense. Trauma therapy in Texas can help you understand why you respond to people and situations the way you do, and decide whether these patterns still have a place in your life.
What challenges can a trauma specialist help with?
Trauma looks different for everyone. What you’re carrying may not be the effects of a single event. It might be years of navigating family expectations, emotional dynamics, cultural pressures, or feeling different from others. In childhood trauma therapy, you can begin to explore its ongoing impact.
Perhaps you learned from an early age to put your family’s needs before your own. Maybe success became tied to your sense of worth. Or, as a first-generation child, you feel caught between expectations at home and finding your own identity.
Sometimes, family can be complicated. You might love your family deeply while at the same time you recognize that certain patterns you grew up with no longer work for you. You don’t have to deal with this alone. Trauma counseling can help you explore these patterns with care.
Complex trauma therapy isn’t about making you become less sensitive, less caring, or less yourself. The goal is to help you understand how you’re wired and explore patterns that seem to come up time after time.
Working with Janae Kim, trauma therapy in Austin, Texas
Hi, I’m Janae, a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) providing trauma therapy online throughout Texas and California.
I work with people experiencing childhood and complex trauma, difficult family dynamics, anxiety, relationship challenges, cultural and racial identity concerns, and unresolved past issues.
Many of my clients come to me after traditional talk therapy. They may understand their childhood. They might be aware of their patterns, or they know where some of their anxiety comes from. But…they’re still anxious. Overthinking. Exhausted. Unsure how to trust themselves. Still wondering why knowing something hasn’t made it any easier to change.
Therapy with me is collaborative and tailored to your background and preferences. As an online trauma therapist, I draw from evidence-based approaches including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Internal Family Systems (IFS), depending on what feels appropriate for you. These approaches can offer another way to work with feelings that insight alone hasn’t shifted.
Find trauma therapy in Texas
Perhaps you’ve spent a lot of time trying to understand yourself. Maybe you’re not looking for someone to “fix” you, but a therapist who can help you go deeper. Someone who can help you make sense of what’s happening and learn how to relate to yourself differently.
If this sounds familiar, I am a trauma-informed therapist who offers a compassionate, personalized space where we can explore your life together. Therapy doesn’t have to mean endlessly talking about what happened. We can work at your pace and explore what might help you feel safer and more like yourself.
If you’d like to work together, you’re welcome to reach out to arrange a free, no-obligation consultation.
FAQs about trauma treatment
Here are some answers to the questions I hear most about trauma therapy:
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Yes, virtual trauma therapy can be effective. EMDR can also be adapted for online sessions using on-screen visuals, audio tones, or guided tapping.
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If you’re wondering how to find a trauma therapist, you might consider their training, cultural background, location, and whether they offer online, phone, or in-person sessions.
Choosing a therapist is a personal decision. A consultation can give you a sense of how they work and if you feel comfortable with them.
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You might start by searching for “complex trauma therapist near me,” but online therapy means you’re not limited to therapists in your immediate area.
I am an EMDR trauma therapist offering online sessions across Texas and California, so you aren’t restricted by location. If you’re interested in working together, you’re welcome to get in touch.