Remember How To Be Human™
A place to reconnect with yourself after trauma, loss, chronic pain, illness, and life’s most difficult transitions.
Take a moment to arrive.
Before we begin, take a breath. You do not have to rush here.
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.
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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When life changes 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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Illness, injury, chronic pain, and medical experiences can create emotional wounds alongside physical challenges. We support you in processing what happened and creating a renewed relationship with yourself and your body.
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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.
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Those who spend their lives protecting others may carry experiences that are difficult to process alone. We provide trauma-focused support for those navigating the impact of service, responsibility, and exposure to traumatic events.
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Sometimes we reach a point where we know something needs to change. Therapy can provide space to understand yourself, reconnect with what matters, and create the next chapter of your life.
There is another way forward.
Meet the Team
Healing Begins With Connection
Choosing a therapist is one of the most personal decisions you can make. At Smiles Trauma Recovery, our clinicians are dedicated to creating a space where you feel seen, understood, and supported as you move through your healing journey.
Lisa Smiles MSW, LCSW
Founder & Trauma Therapist
Helping people reconnect with themselves through compassionate, evidence-based trauma therapy.
Riah Virgo, MA
Medical Administrator
Providing compassionate support and thoughtful guidance to help make every step of your experience feel seamless and welcoming.
Dr. Phil 🐾
Therapy Dog
Occasionally stopping by to brighten a session with a wag, a curious nose, and a gentle reminder that healing can include moments of joy.
More Than Therapy
The Smiles Experience™
Feel Seen
Trauma can leave people feeling disconnected from themselves and others. Healing begins in a space where your experiences are understood without judgment.
At Smiles Trauma Recovery, healing is not just about what happens during a therapy session.
It is about creating a space where you feel seen, understood, and supported as you reconnect with yourself and your life.
The Smiles Experience™ combines evidence-based trauma treatment with compassionate, individualized care designed around your unique story.
Evidence-Based Care
We integrate proven trauma treatment approaches, including EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, DBT and Somatic Therapy and others with a compassionate understanding of the human experience.
Move Forward
Healing is not about returning to who you were before. Together, we focus on building regulation, resilience, connection, and the ability to create what comes next.
Your next step begins with one conversation.
You do not have to have everything figured out before reaching out.
Taking the first step begins with a conversation. Our team is here to help you explore what healing can look like and find the support that fits your journey.