You deserve space to be you, not just mom

As a trauma-informed therapist and a mom of three, I deeply understand how easy it is to lose yourself in caregiving, especially if you didn’t grow up feeling emotionally cared for. You may not even label what you’ve been through as “trauma, “ you just know you feel anxious, disconnected, stuck in old patterns, or like something's missing.

Here are some of the experiences that can shape how we show up in motherhood and often quietly affect how we feel, respond, and relate:

• Childhood Trauma - Emotional neglect, abuse, or being the “good kid” in a chaotic or unsafe home

• Relationship Trauma - Betrayal, gaslighting, or feeling dismissed, controlled, or unloved by those closest to you

• Pregnancy, Birth & Medical Trauma - Miscarriage, traumatic birth, fertility struggles, or feeling unsafe or unseen in medical care

• Cultural & Identity Trauma - Racial, religious, or intergenerational trauma; internalized shame or pressure to meet impossible expectations

• Parenting-Related Trauma - Postpartum anxiety or rage, difficulty bonding, or fear of repeating harmful patterns from your own childhood

  You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need a place to begin and someone who understands the hidden weight that trauma can add to motherhood. I'm here to walk with you toward healing, at your pace.

Being a mom is hard. But for mothers who’ve lived through trauma, it can feel like trying to pour from an empty cup.

You may feel overwhelmed, overstimulated, or guilty that you're not doing enough, even when you’re giving everything you have. At the same time, you might feel unseen and alone, like no one truly understands how much you're carrying or how hard you try to make things better for your family.

Sometimes, your child’s needs stir up feelings that seem way too big for the moment and you wonder where they’re even coming from. It’s like parts of your past keep crashing into the present, and no matter how hard you try to stay calm or patient, you find yourself shutting down, snapping, or just feeling… numb.

You push through and hold it all together most of the time, but inside, you may feel exhausted, resentful, or quietly heartbroken. And underneath all of that, there’s often a deeper question:

What happened to me? When do I get to just be myself again? Why can’t I just enjoy this life I’ve worked so hard for?

Heal Old Wounds That Parenting Has Reopened

Parenting often reactivates unresolved pain from our own childhoods. We’ll explore how your past might be showing up in your present — and work toward healing it in a way that brings more peace and presence to your parenting.

Reconnect with the You Beneath the Role

You're more than a mom. You're a whole person, and you deserve space to be seen, heard, and cared for. Therapy gives you a place to come home to yourself again.

Feel More Grounded and Less Overwhelmed

Together, we’ll build tools for managing stress, setting boundaries, and protecting your energy. You don’t have to live in survival mode.

Break Cycles You Don’t Want to Pass Down

Healing your own trauma protects your children. When you grow in self-awareness, emotional regulation, and self-compassion, you model something powerful: that it's okay to take care of yourself and rewrite old stories.

How I Work

Therapy with me is a space where you don’t have to hold it all together. You get to be honest, overwhelmed, unsure, and still fully accepted. I show up with warmth, curiosity, and deep respect for everything you’ve carried.

My approach is trauma-informed, attachment-focused, and tailored to your specific story. Whether you’re dealing with the aftershocks of childhood trauma, toxic relationships, other trauma, or simply the emotional weight of motherhood, we’ll move at your pace and center your emotional safety. Here are some of the methods I draw from to support your healing:

My trauma-informed, attachment-focused approach draws from:

• EMDR – Reprocess stuck memories that feel overwhelming

• Somatic Therapy – Tune into your nervous system and release tension

• IFS & Inner Parts Work – Make sense of conflicting emotions and patterns

• EFT & Attachment Therapy – Heal relationship wounds and improve connection

• Lindsay Gibson's Therapy for Adult Children of Immature Parents – Untangle childhood pain of having an unpredictable, critical, self-centered, or emotionally absent parent so you can parent yourself (and your kids) with more clarity and compassion.

• Narcissistic Abuse Recovery – Reclaim your identity and peace

Ready to Begin?

You don’t have to figure it all out on your own. In our work together, you’ll have a compassionate, knowledgeable guide who understands both the emotional load of motherhood and the deep impact of trauma. This is the space where you can find your voice.

Click the button below to schedule a free consultation call. If you don’t see a time that works for you, email me at tsavener@seekthesun.net and we’ll find something that fits.

Let’s talk about how I can support you on your healing journey, as a mom, and as a person.

While this page speaks direction to moms, I also love working with dads, non-binary people, guardians, stepparents, and anyone else navigating the impact of trauma on their parenting. If you are looking for trauma-informed therapy for parents, I’d love to hear from you.