Trauma Therapy for When Your Body Is Still Living in the Past
Trauma therapy in Bala Cynwyd and Philadelphia for adults experiencing anxiety, complex trauma, emotional overwhelm, and nervous system dysregulation. Trauma-informed, evidence-based treatment helps reduce triggers, build emotional regulation, and restore a sense of safety. Virtual therapy is available across Pennsylvania, Florida, and Maine.
Trauma Therapy Snapshot
- Who we support: adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, or chronic overwhelm
- Types of trauma treated: single-incident, complex trauma, developmental trauma, relational trauma
- Common symptoms: anxiety, hypervigilance, shutdown, people-pleasing, emotional numbness
- Therapy approaches: EMDR, IFS-informed therapy, CBT, DBT skills, trauma-informed care
- Session options: weekly therapy and EMDR intensives
- Locations: Bala Cynwyd & Philadelphia, plus virtual sessions in PA, FL, and ME
You don’t need to “get over it.” Your nervous system needs safety and understanding.
Trauma therapy at Guiding Kindness Therapy offers trauma-informed, collaborative care for adults whose lives have been shaped by overwhelming or painful experiences. We work with single-incident trauma, complex and developmental trauma, and the quieter forms of trauma that often go unseen.
What is trauma therapy?
You know you’re not there anymore… so why does your body still react like you are?
Many people come to trauma therapy feeling frustrated or confused by their reactions. You may be “high-functioning” on the outside, yet inside feel constantly on edge, emotionally numb, or easily overwhelmed.
Trauma therapy is a structured, evidence-based approach to treating the emotional and nervous system impact of overwhelming experiences. Rather than focusing only on insight, trauma therapy helps the body and brain reprocess distressing memories and reduce long-term triggers.
Trauma Lives in the Body, Not Just the Story
At Guiding Kindness Therapy, we understand that trauma therapy isn’t about retelling painful memories over and over.
It’s about gently untangling how your nervous system learned to survive—and helping it learn that safety is possible now.
Signs It Might Be Time to Reach Out
When Survival Becomes Your Baseline
Unresolved trauma can quietly shape how you relate to yourself, others, and the world. Over time, it can limit your ability to rest, trust, feel joy, or stay present.
Trauma therapy creates space to slow your system down, build safety, and reconnect with parts of yourself that learned to hide.
Common Reasons Women Seek Trauma Therapy With Us
You may find yourself here if you’re experiencing:
Chronic anxiety or feeling constantly on edge
Emotional numbness or shutdown
Difficulty trusting others or yourself
Strong reactions that feel “out of proportion”
Trouble setting boundaries or saying no
A persistent sense of shame or self-blame
Feeling stuck in old patterns despite insight
Feeling disconnected from your body or emotions
Hear a word from our founder about the practice, benefits of private pay therapy, and more.
We’re glad you’re here!
Meet Our Team
Eva Light, LCSW
I get it – I'm not a flawless professional with a handbook. My style as a therapist includes radical acceptance, cutting through the bullshit, and encouraging you to be your most authentic self.
Kirstie Juenger, LPC
Your unique journey deserves sincere support. In our sessions, expect a mix of humor, patience, and genuine understanding for open and honest discussions.
Faith Higgins, LAPC, ATR-P
I’ll always show up as a human first -- for you to feel comfortable being you, I need to be authentically me, too. Our sessions will navigate your big life changes and transitions.
Katherine Hayden, LSW
We are on the journey of healing together. In our sessions expect laughter, healing, and togetherness. If you want someone to challenge you, tell you how to adjust and pivot, I’m your person!
How does trauma affect the nervous system?
Trauma can keep the nervous system in survival mode. This may look like anxiety, hypervigilance, emotional shutdown, irritability, perfectionism, or chronic self-blame. Therapy works to restore regulation and increase a sense of safety.
Trauma, family, & couples therapists
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Virtual & In-Person
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Bala Cynwyd, Philadelphia, Florida, and Maine
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Trauma, family, & couples therapists 💬 Virtual & In-Person 🌿 Bala Cynwyd, Philadelphia, Florida, and Maine 💚
How Trauma Therapy Works
Working with Guiding Kindness Therapy means your pace is respected.
Our therapists use trauma-informed approaches that are collaborative, grounding, and attuned to your nervous system—not forcing insight before safety exists.
What to Expect
Step 1: Free Consultation
We explore what’s bringing you in and whether we’re the right fit.
Step 2: Intake & Assessment
We gently map your history, strengths, and goals—at your pace.
Step 3: Ongoing Therapy
Sessions focus on insight, emotional processing, nervous system regulation, and real-world change. Many clients begin noticing shifts within the first few months.
You Asked,
We Answered
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Yes. We offer in-person therapy for women in Bala Cynwyd and Philadelphia, PA.
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Absolutely. We provide virtual therapy across Pennsylvania, Florida, Maine, and Delaware.
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That depends on your goals. Some women work with us short-term, others longer-term for deeper trauma work.
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That’s okay. We’ll guide you through every step—no pressure, no expectations.
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During the first session, we work on exploring why you are coming to therapy and identifying your needs. We will make sure all your paperwork is filled out correctly.
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EMDR is recognized as an evidence-based trauma treatment
American Psychological Association
https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/treatments/eye-movement-reprocessingTrauma-informed care improves long-term mental health outcomes
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/fastfact.html
