CHRISTIAN THERAPY FOR

TRAUMA & EMOTIONAL WOUNDS

Not all wounds come from big, life-altering events. Sometimes, it’s the smaller hurts—the ones you brushed off, buried, or were told “weren’t that bad.” But they add up.

Quiet moments of rejection, emotional neglect, or being made to feel invisible — these little “t” traumas often go unnamed, but they shape how you move through the world. They affect your self-worth, your relationships, even how safe it feels to be vulnerable with others and with God.

On this page, we’ll explore how these smaller hurts show up, what they often stem from, and how therapy helps you make sense of it all, so you can stop carrying what was never yours to hold.

Common Causes of Little “t” Trauma

  • Repeated criticism or feeling never “good enough”

  • Emotional neglect or not feeling seen/heard

  • Childhood pressure to be perfect or responsible for others

  • Unhealthy family dynamics & unresolved conflict

  • Rejection, betrayal, or toxic relationship patterns

  • Bullying, social exclusion, or feeling misunderstood

  • Church hurt, spiritual guilt, or faith-based wounds

  • Overthinking and second-guessing yourself constantly

  • Feeling anxious in relationships or fearing rejection

  • Avoiding conflict or struggling to express needs

  • Perfectionism & fear of making mistakes

  • Feeling overly responsible for other people’s emotions

  • Guilt, shame, or struggling with self-worth

  • Feeling triggered by things that “shouldn’t” bother you

Signs of Unresolved Little “t” Trauma

“Not everything that broke you looked like a crisis— some of it looked like silence, pressure, or never being chosen.”

Types of Little “t” Traumas I Work With

  • Family wounds – Complicated relationships and unresolved conflict

  • Church hurt & spiritual wounds – Emotional pain from faith-based spaces

  • Relationship betrayals – Struggles with trust and attachment

  • Emotional neglect & invalidation – Feeling unseen, bullied or dismissed growing up

  • People-pleasing & perfectionism – Fear of disappointing others

How Therapy Can Help…

  • Make sense of the experiences still weighing you down

  • Challenge the messages that shaped how you see yourself

  • Learn to express needs & set boundaries without guilt

  • Heal relationship wounds & trust yourself again

  • Stop feeling like you have to “earn” your worth

  • Let go of the pressure to be perfect or have it all together

“Just because something didn’t “break” you doesn’t mean it didn’t leave a mark. If old wounds still shape how you move through life, it’s worth unpacking. You don’t have to keep carrying it alone—let’s work through it together.”

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