Trauma Therapy for Anxiety, People-Pleasing, and Lasting Healing
Trauma Therapy in Burbank, CA & Online Therapy Throughout California
Trauma Therapy for Healing, Growth, and Moving Forward
Even if what happened was years ago, you may still feel its impact today.
Perhaps you find yourself constantly on edge, struggling to trust others, overwhelmed by emotions, or carrying a harsh inner critic that never seems to quiet down. Maybe you've worked hard to move forward, but certain experiences continue to affect your relationships, confidence, or sense of safety in the world.
If this sounds familiar, you're not alone.
Trauma therapy provides a safe, supportive space to explore the impact of difficult experiences, develop a deeper understanding of yourself, and begin moving toward healing and lasting change. Together, we'll work to help you feel more grounded, connected, and empowered in your life.
What Is Trauma?
Trauma isn't defined solely by what happened to you—it's also about how those experiences affected you.
While some trauma results from a single distressing event, many people experience trauma through ongoing experiences such as childhood emotional neglect, criticism, unpredictable relationships, loss, betrayal, or environments where they didn't feel safe, seen, or supported.
Because trauma affects the nervous system, its impact can continue long after an experience has ended.
You may not think of yourself as someone who has experienced trauma, but if you find yourself struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, people-pleasing, low self-worth, emotional overwhelm, or difficulty trusting yourself, past experiences may be playing a larger role than you realize.
Childhood Trauma Doesn't Always Look Like Trauma
Many people think trauma only refers to abuse, violence, or life-threatening events. But childhood trauma can also include emotional neglect, chronic criticism, parentification, inconsistent caregiving, or growing up in an environment where your emotional needs weren't met.
As adults, these experiences can contribute to anxiety, people-pleasing, perfectionism, difficulty trusting others, and struggles with self-worth.
Understanding Relational Trauma
Relational trauma occurs when experiences within important relationships leave lasting emotional wounds. This may include betrayal, emotional neglect, criticism, abandonment, inconsistent caregiving, or unhealthy relationship patterns.
Even after those relationships end, their impact can continue to affect self-esteem, boundaries, trust, and emotional regulation.
Trauma Doesn't Have to Be One Big Event
Some people experience trauma from a single event. Others experience repeated experiences over time, such as chronic criticism, emotional neglect, instability, or unhealthy relationship dynamics.
When difficult experiences happen repeatedly, their impact can accumulate and shape how you see yourself and the world.
Signs Trauma May Still Be Affecting You
Trauma can show up in ways that aren't always obvious.
You might experience:
Anxiety or chronic worry
Feeling constantly on edge or hyperaware
Difficulty trusting others
Low self-esteem or self-doubt
Perfectionism
People-pleasing
Difficulty setting boundaries
Emotional numbness or disconnection
Shame, guilt, or self-criticism
Relationship challenges
Panic attacks
Difficulty relaxing or feeling safe
Feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns
Anxiety or Chronic Worry
Feeling Constantly on edge or hyper aware
Difficulty trusting others
Low self-esteem or self-doubt
Perfectionism
People-pleasing
Difficulty setting boundaries
Emotional numbness or disconnection
Shame, guilt, or self-criticism
Relationship challenges
Panic attacks
Difficulty relaxing or feeling safe
Feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns
Many of these responses developed as ways of coping, surviving, or protecting yourself. What once helped you get through difficult experiences may now be keeping you from living fully in the present.
My Approach to Trauma Therapy
I understand that talking about painful experiences can feel vulnerable.
That's why I approach trauma work with compassion, patience, and respect for your pace.
My goal is to create a space where you feel safe enough to explore your experiences without judgment and supported enough to move toward meaningful change.
Rather than focusing only on symptoms, we'll work together to understand how your experiences have shaped the way you relate to yourself, others, and the world around you.
Throughout our work, I'll help you build tools for emotional regulation, strengthen self-compassion, and reconnect with the strengths that have helped you survive difficult moments along the way.
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Being trauma-informed means recognizing that many struggles make sense when viewed through the lens of someone's experiences.
Rather than asking, "What's wrong with you?" I believe a more helpful question is, "What happened to you?"
This perspective allows us to approach healing with curiosity and compassion instead of shame and self-judgment.
You are not broken. Your responses developed for a reason.
Together, we'll work toward understanding those patterns and creating new ways of responding that better serve the life you want to build.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to have PTSD to benefit from trauma therapy?
No. Many people who benefit from trauma therapy have never been diagnosed with PTSD. Trauma can affect people in many different ways, including anxiety, perfectionism, people-pleasing, relationship difficulties, low self-worth, and emotional overwhelm.
What if I don't remember everything that happened?
That's okay. Trauma therapy isn't about forcing memories or uncovering every detail of the past. The focus is on understanding how your experiences may be affecting you now and helping you move toward greater healing and well-being.
Can childhood trauma affect me as an adult?
Yes. Childhood trauma can continue to influence how you relate to yourself and others long after the experiences have ended. It may contribute to anxiety, perfectionism, people-pleasing, difficulty trusting others, low self-worth, or feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns.
Can trauma therapy be done online?
Yes. I provide online trauma therapy for clients throughout California. Virtual therapy can be just as effective as in-person therapy and allows you to participate from the comfort and privacy of your own space. Many clients find that being in a familiar environment helps them feel more grounded and supported during the therapeutic process.
How do I know if trauma therapy is right for me?
If you find yourself feeling stuck in patterns that seem difficult to change, struggling with anxiety or relationship challenges, carrying painful experiences from the past, or feeling like your past continues to affect your present, trauma therapy may be a helpful place to begin.
You Don't Have to Carry the Past Alone
Even if you've learned to push through, stay strong, or keep everything together, you don't have to continue carrying the weight of your experiences by yourself.
Together, we'll create space for healing, self-understanding, and meaningful change so you can move forward with greater confidence, connection, and peace.
Ready to Begin Your Healing Journey?
If you’re ready to start healing from trauma and reclaiming your life, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
Reach out today by clicking the button below to learn more about how trauma therapy can help you find renewal and strength.
Together, we can embark on a path towards a more fulfilling and resilient future.
About Me
I provide counseling in Burbank and support clients throughout Glendale, Pasadena, North Hollywood, Studio City, Toluca Lake, Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, and across California through online therapy.
Licensed Provider
Kellie Murry, LPCC.
#8755 Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
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