Our relationships make us who we are and impact the way we view ourselves, and if It is not working, It is important to take a hard look at it, that’s where therapy comes in.
Sometimes, looking closely at a relationship reveals that we’ve experienced emotional harm.
What we mean by emotional harm: it’s when someone close to us—family, friends, or a partner—has deeply affected us through rejection, betrayal, or mistreatment. It’s not a physical wound, but it can feel just as painful, shaping how we trust, connect, and even see ourselves.
Relationship trauma happens when these experiences occur with the people we rely on most, biological or chosen family, friends, or partners. Recognizing this impact is the first step. From there, therapy, whether individual or couples counseling, can help you process these experiences, understand your role, and take intentional steps toward healthier connections.
As therapists, how do we help you heal from relationship trauma?
We believe healing from relationship trauma has two key components: the healing inside and the healing outside the therapy room from toxic relationships
The healing we do INSIDE the therapy room
In our Trauma counseling, It is important to us that you not only have the space and dedicated time to process how you feel. We believe that the relationships we build with our clients can be corrective(can create a new positive experience). Meaning, that we can model what healthy relationships, with healthy boundaries look like. Along with practicing this in the room, we know that the tools (the interventions) were not made with us in mind. However, we can pull from what we need to ensure that you get the tangible strategies needed to work through the holistic impact of your relationships.
The healing we do OUTSIDE the therapy room
Yes, we know that going to Trauma therapy is a HUGE part of healing. But, what happens when you walk out the door? We believe that the strategies and tools we give you to support your relationships does not only need to be practiced in the room, but with those in your day to day life as well. This can look like(these are examples):
Having tough conversations with those we love about the boundaries we need to maintain our relationships
Joining new communities that empower who you are.
By leaning into what you do inside and outside the therapy room, we can collaborate to create a sustainable plan that works FOR YOU. No cookie cutter solutions here!
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Therapists in Colorado for Navigating Relationships
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Eden Mengistu, Social Work Student
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Irina González, Social Work Student
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Zack Halpern, LSW