10 Reasons Clients Trust Me as Their Therapist for Healing Childhood Trauma

1. I’ve been there—and I’ve done the work.

This isn’t just something I’ve studied. I’ve sat in the therapy chair myself. I know what it’s like to feel scared, stuck, or unsure if healing is even possible—and I’m living proof that it is.

2. I create a space where you don’t have to explain “why you’re like this.”

You won’t get side-eyes or surface-level advice here. I understand the long-term impact of emotional neglect, feeling unseen, or being the “strong one” way too young.

3. I help you connect the dots between past and present—gently.

Why you freeze in conflict. Why you’re so hard on yourself. Why “normal” relationships feel exhausting. We make sense of it all, piece by piece, without judgment or overwhelm.

4. I focus on safety first—emotional and nervous system safety.

We move at your pace. No pressure to go deep before you’re ready. I work with your body and brain, helping you feel grounded before we touch the pain.

5. I don’t just ask “how does that make you feel?”—I help you feel safely.

When you’ve been taught to numb out, disassociate, or perform, feeling anything can be terrifying. I support you in slowly reconnecting to your emotions without drowning in them.

6. I believe in practical healing—not just talking about the past.

We go beyond insight. I teach you skills to manage triggers, set boundaries, and soothe your nervous system—so the past stops showing up uninvited in your present.

7. I help you turn self-blame into self-compassion.

You weren’t too sensitive. You weren’t overreacting. You were adapting. Together, we’ll unlearn shame and start treating yourself with the love and care you always deserved.

8. I support you in rewriting your story—not erasing it.

You don’t have to pretend it didn’t happen. You don’t have to stay stuck in survival mode either. I help you integrate your past so you can move forward with more freedom and peace.

9. I see the strength it took to survive—and the courage it takes to heal.

If no one has told you lately: I’m proud of you. Just for being here. This work is brave, and you’re doing it. I’ll walk beside you every step of the way.

10. I’m real, honest, and deeply human.

You won’t get perfection or pretense from me—you’ll get presence, care, and a therapist who genuinely gets it. I’m here to help you come home to yourself, one safe step at a time.

If this speaks to you, reach out! I would be honored to support you on your mental health journey.

In wellness,

Marlo

MSW, RSW