Trauma

You’ve survived so much.

You don’t have to carry it alone anymore.

Trauma can leave you feeling lost in survival mode. Healing can help you find solid ground again.

Untreated trauma can keep you trapped in patterns that no longer serve you—hypervigilance, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, numbness, self-criticism, relationship struggles, exhaustion, or a persistent sense that your nervous system never fully relaxes.

At The Heights Counseling and Wellness, we provide trauma-focused therapy for adults in Sewickley, Pennsylvania and via telehealth throughout Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. Our approach is compassionate, evidence-based, and deeply personalized because healing is not one-size-fits-all.

Whether your experiences involve childhood trauma, sexual trauma, PTSD, complex trauma, relationship wounds, grief, chronic stress, medical trauma, or longstanding patterns rooted in survival, therapy can help you reconnect with yourself, your body, your relationships, and your life.

A Personalized, Integrative Approach to Trauma Healing

Trauma affects the mind, body, emotions, beliefs, relationships, and nervous system. Because of this, healing often requires more than one approach.

At The Heights Counseling & Wellness, trauma therapy may integrate multiple evidence-based modalities depending on your needs, goals, and readiness. Together, we create a treatment plan that supports both symptom relief and deeper, lasting healing.

Trauma Therapies at The Heights

Trauma Therapy That Honors Your Pace

Healing from trauma is not about “getting over it.” It’s about creating safety, connection, resilience, and the ability to move through life with greater freedom and self-understanding.

At The Heights Counseling & Wellness, therapy is collaborative, trauma-informed, and tailored to you. We move at a pace that feels supportive—not overwhelming.

You do not have to carry everything alone.

What Trauma Therapy Can Help With

Trauma therapy may support healing from:

  • PTSD and complex trauma

  • Childhood trauma

  • Anxiety and panic

  • Emotional overwhelm

  • Dissociation

  • Shame and self-criticism

  • Burnout and chronic stress

  • Grief and loss

  • Relationship difficulties

  • Nervous system dysregulation

  • Low self-worth

  • Sleep disturbances

  • Emotional numbness

  • Life transitions

What to expect at The Heights Counseling and Wellness

Therapy is collaborative, intentional, and paced to your needs.

Sessions are focused not just on insight—but on helping you experience meaningful, lasting change.

  • In-person sessions in Sewickley, PA

  • Telehealth available in Pennsylvania and Washington, DC

  • Adults age 20+

  • Self-pay practice (superbills available for out-of-network reimbursement)

ready to get started?

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or ready for a different approach to therapy, the trauma therapies at The Heights Counseling and Wellness may be a good next step.

You don’t have to keep carrying this the same way.

There is a way forward—one that unfolds at your pace.

Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if it feels like a fit.

  • “Kristen's innovative use of techniques like EMDR has been transformative in addressing my past trauma, helping me to navigate my emotions with greater self-compassion. Her tailored approach has empowered me to better manage my depression and anxiety, fostering resilience in the face of life's challenges.”

    -M.S.

  • “Kristen has been the constant I've needed over the years - working with me through the peaks and valleys of my life. Her expertise, guidance, and encouragement has helped me to grow in life changing ways emotionally and spiritually. I actually look forward to counseling sessions with Kristen!”

    -D.S.

  • "Working with Kristen has helped me gain invaluable insights into myself, giving me a deeper understanding of my thoughts and emotions. Her guidance and strategies have empowered me to manage my anxiety better and navigate life with more confidence and clarity."

    -T.C.

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