Understanding Complex Trauma: It’s Not "All in Your Head"

When we think of trauma, we often imagine a single, overwhelming event. But complex trauma is different. It’s made up of repeated, often subtle experiences that happen over time —emotional neglect, inconsistent caregiving, or growing up without having your emotional needs fully met. In the therapy world, we often define complex trauma as too much, too fast, too soon (as in physical or sexual abuse), or too little for too long (as in emotional neglect). These early attachment wounds shape how we relate, love, and protect ourselves.

For high-achieving individuals, the impact of complex trauma can be easy to overlook. On the outside, you’re successful, motivated, and emotionally aware. But inside, you may feel stuck in confusing relationship patterns, struggle with boundaries, or experience a lingering sense of anxiety, disconnection, or emotional burnout.

These aren't flaws—they’re adaptations. Your nervous system learned to protect you early on. Now, it may be time to help it heal.

EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a powerful, evidence-based approach to treating attachment trauma, chronic stress, and emotional wounds. In an EMDR intensive therapy format, you can work through deeper layers of trauma in a focused, immersive way—without the start-stop of weekly sessions.

Healing from complex trauma isn’t about fixing you—it’s about helping you feel safe, connected, and fully alive in the present.

If you're looking for trauma therapy that goes beyond talk therapy, an EMDR intensive may be the transformational step you’ve been waiting for. Schedule a free consultation to see if EMDR Intensive Therapy is right for you.