Remember How To Be Human™
Smiles Trauma Recovery
A place to reconnect with yourself after trauma, medical experiences, accidents, personal injury, traumatic brain injury, chronic pain, and the emotional impact of life-changing events.
Trauma-Informed. Evidence-Based. Personalized to You.
Sometimes life changes us in ways we never expected.
Trauma, loss, chronic pain, illness, and difficult life transitions can change the way we experience ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us.
You may find yourself feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, exhausted from carrying too much, or unsure how to move forward.
You are not alone. Your experiences make sense, and healing begins through reconnection.
Take a moment to arrive.
Before we begin, take a breath. You do not have to rush here.
You have survived a lot.
You may have learned to keep going, stay strong, and carry more than others realize.
Something feels different now.
You may feel disconnected from yourself, your body, your relationships, or the life you once imagined.
You are ready for something more.
Healing begins when you create space to reconnect, rebuild, and move forward.
Healing is not about becoming who you were before.
Trauma, loss, chronic pain, illness, and life-changing experiences can shape the way we see ourselves and the world around us.
Healing is not about erasing what happened or returning to an earlier version of yourself.
It is about integrating your experiences, reconnecting with yourself, and creating who you are becoming.
You are not broken. You are becoming.
How We Help
Trauma therapy for the moments in life that change you.
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Trauma can change the way we experience ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us. Through evidence-based trauma therapy, we help you understand your experiences, reconnect with yourself, and build a life beyond survival.
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Illness, injury, chronic pain, and medical experiences can create emotional wounds alongside physical challenges. Medical trauma can affect how you experience yourself and your body. We support you in processing what happened and creating a renewed relationship with yourself and your body.
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Those who spend their lives protecting others may carry experiences that are difficult to process alone. We provide trauma therapy and support for those navigating the impact of service, responsibility, and exposure to traumatic events.
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When an accident or injury changes life suddenly, grief and uncertainty often become part of the healing journey. We help you navigate identity changes, loss, adaptation, and the process of moving forward.
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Sexual trauma can impact safety, trust, boundaries, relationships, and the way you experience your own body. Healing involves rebuilding connection, compassion, and a sense of agency through trauma-informed therapy and support.
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Sometimes we reach a point where we know something needs to change. Therapy can provide space to navigate life transitions, understand yourself, reconnect with what matters, and create the next chapter of your life.
Real Stories. Real Healing. Real Hope.
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"Lisa was a true light in my darkest time. After 35 years of trauma, I finally felt able to open up and heal at my own pace. She never pressured me or pushed medications, and her patience and guidance helped me face my past, understand my pain, and begin my journey toward freedom. I’m so grateful I found Lisa and had her by my side every step of the way."
— JW, Smiles Trauma Recovery client
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"Lisa genuinely cares and connects with her clients with no judgment. She is extremely knowledgeable about trauma and PTSD and created a personalized recovery plan while allowing me to set the pace. She answered my questions clearly and taught me practical ways to manage emotions, triggers, and negative thoughts. With her guidance, I’ve made real progress toward healing and finding peace."
— CF, Smiles Trauma Recovery client
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“After my accident, I felt like I had lost the person I used to be. I was dealing with pain, changes in my daily life, and emotions I didn't really understand. I also felt overwhelmed by everything that came with the recovery process. Working with Lisa helped me understand that what I was experiencing wasn't simply about the accident itself—it was about how the injury had changed my sense of safety, my relationships, my confidence, and the way I saw myself. What I appreciated most was that she never tried to tell me how I should feel or where I should be in my recovery. She helped me understand what was happening, gave me tools to work with it, and challenged me when I needed to look at things differently. She made complicated concepts easy to understand and always treated me like a whole person, not just someone who had been injured. Therapy didn't erase what happened, and it didn't mean going back to exactly who I was before. It helped me understand myself in a new way and begin building a life that feels like mine again. I finally feel like I'm moving forward rather than just trying to get back to the person I was before the accident.”
— TM, Smiles Trauma Recovery client
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"From the beginning, Lisa made me feel safe, seen, and genuinely understood. After my injury, I wasn't sure what I needed or even how to begin therapy, but she met me exactly where I was without judgment or pressure. What makes her different is how genuine she is. I never felt like I was just another client or a diagnosis. She helped me understand what I was experiencing, gave me practical tools I could actually use, and supported me in finding my own way through the process. I left therapy feeling not only heard and supported, but better equipped for the journey ahead. I’m grateful to have had someone who could walk alongside me while helping me learn how to move forward for myself."
— SK Smiles Trauma Recovery client
