At Cabezas Therapy, trauma-informed care is at the heart of everything we do. We understand that trauma affects not just your mind, but your body, your relationships, and your sense of self. Our approach creates a foundation of safety, collaboration, and respect—allowing you to heal at your own pace.

What Makes Therapy "Trauma-Informed"?

Trauma-informed therapy recognizes that past experiences shape how we move through the world today. Rather than asking "What's wrong with you?", we ask "What happened to you?" This shift in perspective helps us understand your symptoms as adaptive responses that once served to protect you.

Our trauma-informed approach includes:

Safety First: We create a therapeutic environment where you feel physically and emotionally safe. You're always in control of what you share and when you share it.

Collaboration: You're the expert on your own experience. We work together to identify goals and approaches that feel right for you.

Cultural Awareness: We honor your cultural background, identity, and experiences, recognizing how these intersect with trauma and healing.

Choice and Empowerment: Trauma often involves a loss of control. In our work together, you make the choices—about pacing, topics, and treatment approaches.

Pacing and Regulation: We don't rush into traumatic material. First, we build resources and coping skills so you feel grounded and stable.

Types of Trauma We Address

Trauma takes many forms, and each person's experience is unique. We work with:

Childhood trauma and adverse experiences

Complex trauma and developmental trauma

Relationship trauma and betrayal

Intergenerational and historical trauma

Cultural and racial trauma

Loss and grief

Medical trauma

Single-incident traumatic events