Childhood trauma refers to any dangerous, violent, or frightening event—such as abuse, neglect, or household dysfunction—commonly known as an adverse childhood experience (ACE), that an individual encounters before reaching the age of 18. Adverse events early in life can have long-lasting effects on an individual's overall well-being and can increase the likelihood of developing various physical and mental health issues later on. These problems include alcoholism, depression, drug abuse, eating disorders, obesity, high-risk sexual behaviors, smoking, suicide, and certain chronic diseases.

It is crucial to address these issues early and provide appropriate support to mitigate their impact on future health outcomes. Being trauma-informed and using various behavioral therapies to fit each individual’s unique needs, I’ll assist you help improving mood symptoms, social skills, behavioral concerns, negative thoughts, and even physical symptoms.