trauma therapy for young adults In greenville, sc
Trauma in young adulthood doesn’t always come from one obvious moment.
sometimes it’s the sum of an entire relationship you realize you stayed in for too long, and with hindsight, you see too many issues to count. maybe it’s the daily, weekly, monthly stress of barely making it paycheck to paycheck in your first “grown up” or “real” job. it could be that your parents or family aren’t as supportive and understanding as you thought they were. maybe you remembered some messed up lessons you were taught through childhood that are now causing problems in your daily life, relationships, and self-esteem.
A lot of young adults I work with worry they’re overthinking, overreacting, or “making a big deal out of nothing,” even though something in them knows it wasn’t nothing.
this might sound familiar —
You replay conversations in your head — what was said, how it was said, what you should have said — and have a hard time letting them go.
A specific conversation, sentence, word, or look has stuck with you, even if you can’t fully explain why.
You feel on edge or alert in situations that don’t seem to call for it, and you’re not sure how to turn that off.
You find yourself constantly checking your reactions, wondering if you’re overthinking, misreading things, or being “too sensitive.”
Your body reacts before your mind can catch up — tightening, bracing, shutting down — even when you know you’re safe now.
From the outside, it might look like you’re handling things, while inside it feels anything but settled.
what support can look like here
support here is about helping you feel less chaotic inside — less looping thoughts and replaying memories, less bracing for catastrophes that are unlikely to ever happen, and more trust in your body and mind.
the goal is not to stop reacting entirely or to “fix” anything about you. it’s to help you feel less overwhelmed, more grounded in yourself, and more able to manage your internal world with some ease.
We focus on the moments that actually show up day to day — when things spike, you tense up, shut down, or check out entirely — and get curious about what your reactions are trying to protect you from.
over time, the moments that used to take over won’t feel so intense or consuming, giving you more time and choice to respond that feels more like you — calm, self-assured, and in control.
how we might work together
There isn’t one “right” way to do therapy here — we start with what’s been hardest for you lately and figure out what support makes sense together.
Some days we’re talking things through and making sense of what’s been happening; other days we’re paying attention to how your body reacts or working with memories that still feel close.
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what that can look like in practice —
talking about anything — from everyday stuff that’s been getting under your skin (yes, even “why did that tiny thing bother me so much?” moments) to bigger experiences that still feel heavy or unresolved.
EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) and/or brainspotting — techniques that helps us process difficult stuff (past, present, or future worries) without having to explicitly talk through each detail and relive it again. it’s not magic, but it’s close.
nervous system focused work — tl;dr: we identify your body’s responses. we’ll notice your breathing, heart rate, and any areas of tension, and work to bring softness, curiosity, and understanding for your physical being. with practice, your body will feel safer and calmer, especially when stress, anxiety, or overwhelm strike again.
parts-focused work — to help you understand different sides of you — like the part that’s always on high alert, or the part that tells you to dissociate even when things seem fine. understanding and getting curious about these parts can play a big role in reducing shame and distress, and will build your self-awareness to new levels (win-win!).
if any of this feels like it fits …
you’re already in the right place. you don’t have to be certain or have everything figured out before reaching out. Many people start here feeling unsure, tired, or simply wanting things to feel different than they do right now.
If you’re ready, we can start with a quick conversation. You can ask me any questions you have, get a sense of how I work, and decide whether this feels like a good fit — all with zero pressure to commit. let’s start where you are.