You deserve space to be you, not just mom

Being a mom is hard. But for mothers who’ve experienced 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 intense emotions, and you wonder where they’re coming from. It’s like past trauma keeps crashing into your present, and no matter how hard you try to stay calm and patient, you may find yourself shutting down, snapping, or feeling numb.

You push through and hold it all together most of the time, but inside, you may feel exhausted, resentful, or quietly heartbroken. Many moms struggling with motherhood trauma, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm ask themselves:

What happened to me? When do I get to just be myself again? How can I find joy and peace while raising my children?

Trauma-informed therapy for moms can help you heal from past wounds, reconnect with yourself, and reclaim emotional balance, so you can parent with more presence, confidence, and joy.

I help moms heal from trauma, live authentically, feel secure in who they are, and create deeper, more loving connections with the people they cherish

Trauma-Informed Therapy for Moms: Reclaim Your Identity Beyond Caregiving

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 nurtured or safe. You may not even label what you’ve experienced as trauma, but you know you feel anxious, disconnected, stuck in old patterns, or like something’s missing.

Here are some of the traumatic experiences that can quietly shape how we show up in motherhood and 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 safe 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, self-discovery, and emotional freedom, at your pace.

Being a mom can sometimes reactivate unresolved childhood trauma, making you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck. Through trauma-informed therapy for mothers, we’ll explore how your past experiences may be showing up in your parenting and relationships, and work toward healing old wounds to bring more peace, presence, and confidence to your life.

Reconnect with the You Beneath the Mom Role

You’re more than a mom; you’re a whole person, deserving of a space to be seen, heard, and nurtured. Therapy for moms creates a safe place to rediscover your identity, reclaim your voice, and nurture your emotional well-being.

Feel Grounded, Less Overwhelmed, and Supported

We’ll build practical tools for managing stress, setting healthy boundaries, and protecting your energy. You don’t have to live in survival mode; you can experience more calm, clarity, and resilience in your daily life.

Break Generational Cycles & Protect Your Children

Healing your own trauma safeguards your children’s emotional health. By developing self-awareness, emotional regulation, and self-compassion, you model that it’s okay to take care of yourself, and you can rewrite old patterns for a healthier, more connected family.

How I Work: Trauma-Informed Therapy for Healing and Growth

Therapy with me is a space where you don’t have to hold it all together. You can be honest, vulnerable, and overwhelmed, and still feel fully accepted and supported. I approach each session with warmth, curiosity, and deep respect for the experiences and challenges you carry.

My approach is trauma-informed, attachment-focused, and tailored to your unique story. Whether you’re navigating the aftershocks of childhood trauma, toxic relationships, betrayal, or the emotional weight of motherhood, we’ll move at a pace that feels safe and honors your emotional needs.

Here are some of the evidence-based methods I use to support your healing and personal growth:

• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) – Reprocess stuck or traumatic memories that feel overwhelming.

• Somatic Therapy – Connect with your nervous system to release tension and restore emotional balance.

• IFS & Inner Parts Work – Understand and integrate conflicting emotions and inner patterns for deeper self-awareness.

• EFT & Attachment Therapy – Heal relationship wounds and strengthen emotional bonds.

• Therapy for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents (Lindsay Gibson) – Untangle childhood pain from critical, self-centered, or emotionally absent parents so you can parent yourself and your children with clarity and compassion.

• Narcissistic Abuse Recovery – Reclaim your identity, peace, and sense of safety after toxic relationships.

This trauma-informed therapy approach helps you rebuild trust, emotional safety, and self-compassion, so you can move forward with confidence, clarity, and resilience.

Ready to Begin?

Schedule a Free Consultation – Click the button below to book a time that works for you. Can’t find a slot that fits your schedule? Email me directly at tsavener@seekthesun.net and we’ll find a time that works for you.

Take the first step toward healing, connection, and self-compassion today.

While this page speaks directly to moms, I also work with dads, non-binary parents, guardians, stepparents, and anyone navigating the effects of trauma on their parenting. If you are searching for trauma-informed therapy for parents, parenting after trauma support, or ways to heal from childhood or relationship trauma while parenting, I’m here to help. Together, we can create a safe, supportive space to rebuild connection, manage stress, and strengthen your parenting.

FAQ: Trauma-Informed Therapy for Moms

What is trauma-informed therapy for mothers?
Trauma-informed therapy for moms is a therapeutic approach that recognizes how past trauma—childhood, relationship, pregnancy, or parenting-related—affects your emotional well-being and parenting. It provides a safe space to heal, rebuild trust with yourself, and reclaim balance in motherhood.

Who can benefit from therapy for moms?
Any parent who feels overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or emotionally burdened can benefit. This includes moms, dads, non-binary parents, guardians, and stepparents navigating the effects of trauma on their parenting or relationships.

How does therapy help with parenting after trauma?
Therapy helps you:

• Recognize how past trauma influences current parenting

• Develop tools for emotional regulation and stress management

• Set healthy boundaries with children, family, and self

• Break generational cycles of dysfunction

• Reconnect with your identity beyond the parenting role

Do I need to have experienced a major trauma to benefit?
No. Trauma-informed therapy is valuable for anyone feeling emotionally stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed due to unresolved past experiences or stress related to parenting.

Can therapy be done online?
Yes! I provide secure, HIPAA-compliant online therapy across Texas, making it accessible whether you live in Austin, Round Rock, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, or more rural areas.

How long does therapy take?
Every parent’s healing journey is unique. Some clients notice improvements in a few months, while others benefit from ongoing support. Together, we create a plan tailored to your goals.

Is this therapy only for moms?
While this page highlights moms, trauma-informed therapy supports all parents and caregivers, including dads, non-binary parents, stepparents, and guardians.

Locations & Services: Trauma-Informed Therapy for Moms

Trauma-Informed Therapy in Round Rock, TX and Greater Austin
I offer in-person trauma-informed therapy in Round Rock, TX, conveniently located near North Austin, Pflugerville, Cedar Park, Georgetown, and surrounding communities. Many parents find that meeting face-to-face provides a safe, supportive environment to begin healing, manage stress, and reclaim emotional balance.

Online Trauma Therapy Across Texas
For parents across Texas, I provide secure online trauma-informed counseling, allowing you to attend therapy from the comfort of your own home. Online sessions are available for clients in:

• Austin–Round Rock–Georgetown metro area

• Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) including Plano, Frisco, Arlington, and Irving

• Houston and suburbs like The Woodlands, Sugar Land, Katy, and Pearland

• San Antonio and surrounding areas such as New Braunfels, Schertz, and Boerne

• El Paso and West Texas

• Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend

• Lubbock, Amarillo, and the Texas Panhandle

• Waco and Central Texas

• College Station / Bryan

• Midland–Odessa and the Permian Basin

• Tyler, Longview, and East Texas

• McAllen, Brownsville, Harlingen, and the Rio Grande Valley (RGV)

Wherever you are in Texas, trauma-informed therapy for parents is accessible and designed to help you reclaim your peace, confidence, and joy in parenting.