Trauma Therapy for Adults in Texas
Past experiences can continue to shape how we feel, think, connect, and respond in the present. Trauma therapy can provide a supportive space to understand these patterns, reconnect with yourself, and begin moving forward.
Sometimes the Past Shows Up in the Present
Trauma isn't defined only by what happened to you. It can also be reflected in how those experiences continue to affect your life today.
You may notice yourself feeling anxious or constantly on alert. You might struggle with guilt or shame, become overwhelmed by certain situations, avoid difficult memories, or find yourself repeating patterns in relationships that you don't fully understand.
For others, trauma can feel more subtle—a sense of being stuck, disconnected from yourself, or unable to move forward even when life appears fine from the outside.
You don't have to have all the answers before beginning therapy.
Signs Trauma May Be Affecting You
You May Be Experiencing…
Anxiety, worry, or feeling constantly on guard
Emotional triggers that feel difficult to control
Shame, guilt, or persistent self-criticism
Difficulty trusting others
Relationship or attachment patterns that keep repeating
Avoidance of certain memories, places, people, or situations
Feeling disconnected, numb, or emotionally overwhelmed
Difficulty setting boundaries
Feeling responsible for everyone around you
A sense that something from the past is keeping you from fully living in the present
Trauma responses are often ways the mind and body learned to protect us. Therapy can help you understand those responses with greater compassion while developing new ways of responding.
My Approach to Trauma Therapy
A Compassionate, Individualized Approach
At Great Night Sky Psychotherapy, trauma therapy isn't about forcing you to revisit painful experiences before you're ready.
Therapy begins by creating safety, understanding what you're experiencing, and identifying the approaches that best fit your needs and goals.
Christina Landeros, LCSW-S integrates trauma-informed approaches that may include EMDR, mindfulness, DBT skills, somatic techniques, and other evidence-informed interventions to support healing.
Treatment is individualized. Some people come to therapy wanting to process specific traumatic experiences, while others want to understand patterns that have developed gradually over many years.
There is no single timeline for healing.
You Don't Have to Tell Your Whole Story at Once
You Can Begin Where You Are
Starting trauma therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you're worried that therapy means immediately talking about the most painful experiences of your life.
It doesn't have to work that way.
We can begin with what feels manageable—understanding current concerns, developing coping strategies, identifying patterns, and building a greater sense of safety and stability.
When deeper processing is appropriate, it can happen thoughtfully and collaboratively.
You don’t have to know exactly where to begin. We can start with a free 15-minute consultation to discuss what you’re experiencing and whether my approach may be a good fit.