The Trauma Clinic
Because healing from trauma is possible.
You’ve gotten through a lot, and that matters.
And yet you are aware that surviving day-to-day is different than living with ease and connection.
Whether your trauma is connected to a single event, a history of abuse and neglect, a relationship, or something you’re not quite sure how to name, The Trauma Clinic at The Cove Therapy can help.
Our Trauma Clinic offers focused, compassionate therapy for people who want to understand their responses to trauma and begin healing at a pace that feels safe.
What is the Trauma Clinic?
The Trauma Clinic is a dedicated service within The Cove Therapy that supports people who are dealing with the ongoing effects of trauma.
You don’t need a specific diagnosis or a detailed memory to belong here.
- If your nervous system feels constantly on edge,
- If your past is still showing up in your present,
- Or if talk therapy hasn’t helped you move forward in the ways you had hoped, this space is for you.
We offer trauma-specific therapy, including:
- EMDR,
- Somatic work,
- Parts work,
- And relational psychotherapy.
These approaches are evidence-based and grounded in neuroscience.
Most importantly, they are rooted in care.
Our Approach to Trauma Therapy
There’s no single way to heal from trauma, and no pressure to “get better” on a timeline.
Here are some of the approaches we may use, depending on your presenting symptoms, individual experiences, and goals for therapy.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. EMDR Therapy is a powerful approach to healing that helps people process overwhelming or painful experiences. EMDR uses gentle bilateral stimulation (like eye movements, buzzers, or tapping) to help the brain reprocess memories that are stuck or feel too emotionally charged. The goal isn’t to erase the memory, but to reduce the emotional weight it carries so that you can respond to the present, rather than staying stuck in the past.
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (Somatic or body-based therapy)
Developed by Dr. Pat Ogden, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy blends somatic (body-based) awareness, attachment theory, and elements of cognitive therapy to help clients process trauma without becoming overwhelmed.
Rather than focusing only on the story or memory of what happened, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy focuses on:
- What’s happening in your body right now
- How you can track physical sensations, impulses, and movements
- How your body might be “stuck” in a defensive pattern (like fight, flight, freeze, or collapse)
- How to experiment with new physical responses to shift those patterns gently
Parts Work (Ego State and Internal Family Systems)
Ego State Therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS) are two modalities that work with the idea that we are made up of different “parts”, each with its own thoughts, emotions, memories, and ways of coping.
It’s completely normal for people to have different aspects of themselves that show up in different situations. For example, you might notice a part of you that is confident at work, another that feels small around your parents, and another that wants to avoid conflict at all costs.
Each part can hold:
- A specific role (like protector, inner critic, child, performer)
- Its own emotions or unmet needs
- Past experiences or memories
- Specific beliefs about the world or yourself
These parts often develop as adaptations, especially in response to trauma, attachment wounds, or overwhelming situations. Some may be stuck in the past, trying to protect you in ways that are no longer helpful. Parts work will help you identify, understand, and build relationships with these different parts of yourself. The aim of parts work is not to eliminate parts, but to help them feel seen, supported, and connected.
Relational and Attachment-Focused Therapy
Many trauma wounds happen in relationships, which is why healing in relationship is so important. We work with you to rebuild trust, safety, and connection within the therapy space, which can ripple out into other parts of your life.
Relational Psychotherapy is especially effective for people who have experienced:
- Attachment wounds (e.g., neglect, emotional unavailability, inconsistency)
- Relational trauma or betrayal
- Chronic shame or fear of rejection
- Difficulty trusting or opening up
- Strong inner critics or fear of “being too much”
In these cases, having a reliable, warm, and honest relationship with a therapist can help rewire expectations around safety, intimacy, and conflict.
Who Is This For?
You might benefit from the Trauma Clinic if:
How to Get Started
Step 1: Book a Free Consult Call
Based on your goals and preferences, you’ll speak with a therapist on our team who can provide trauma therapy.
Step 2: First Therapy Session
This is a space to explore what you’re hoping for, ask questions, and get to know your therapist. There is no pressure to go deep right away. Your therapist may explore present day symptoms, what has helped you cope, what you hope to get out of therapy, past experiences in therapy, and other things that are important to you.
Step 3: Begin Your Therapy Plan
We’ll work together to create a plan that supports your healing. All plans will include ensuring appropriate preparation and stabilization, which can often include developing resources with your therapist that will support you in trauma processing work.
Available in-person or online
You Don’t Have to Do This Alone
You are already doing the hard work of surviving.
Therapy can support you in building a life that feels more grounded, connected, and free.
You do not need to be fully ready to begin. You only need to be curious about what’s possible.
Hours of Operation
Monday 9am-9pm
Tuesday 9am-9pm
Wednesday 8am-9pm
Thursday 9am-9pm
Friday 8am-5pm
Saturday 9am-12pm
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