It Starts with Trauma and It Ends Here
Unresolved trauma often manifests through intense emotional, behavioral, and physical symptoms that perpetuate vicious cycles of distress. We may experience overwhelm, mood swings, anxiety, withdrawal, self-harm, professional or academic struggles, nightmares, or hypervigilance, along with chronic irritability, relationship difficulties, emotional numbness, intrusive thoughts or memories, substance misuse, and somatic complaints like insomnia, autoimmune diseases, or unexplained and/or chronic pain. These signs fuel repeating patterns, such as avoidance deepening isolation, hyperarousal sparking impulsivity, or numbing leading to dependency, potentially carrying unresolved trauma into lifelong self-sabotage, if not addressed.
Breaking the Cycle
Healing transitions from these intense manifestations of trauma—overwhelm, mood swings, chronic pain, and self-sabotaging cycles—by courageously acknowledging the roots of painful experiences like pre-birth trauma, generational cycles, neglect, or household dysfunction that spike ACE scores, and together, we end it. In real sessions, it begins with safely unpacking your story to reveal how these have wired daily triggers and relational wounds, progressing to targeted therapies that process pain step-by-step without re-traumatization. Through compassionate witnessing—where we listen deeply, validate your pain without judgment, and help you feel truly seen and understood—we honor your unique journey from trauma’s symptoms and cycles. These build nurturing corrective relationships to rebuild trust, safety, and fellowship, paired with gentle release of stored trauma via EMDR therapy to rewire responses, so you’ll reclaim your life. We equip you with tools for self-compassion in life, strong boundaries for peace, and authentic living that liberates you!
What is EMDR Therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences.
Our bodies and minds are designed with natural ways to heal from difficult experiences. But when trauma or prolonged stress overwhelms those systems, the healing process can get stuck.
EMDR therapy helps the brain resume its natural healing, much like the body recovers once a wound is cleared of obstacles. With guided techniques, EMDR supports the mind in processing painful memories so balance, peace, and resilience can be restored.
Ashley S. Berg
How I help
I provide trauma‑informed counseling designed to support healing on emotional, physical, and relational levels. If you are struggling with unresolved trauma, anxiety, or the lasting effects of distressing experiences, my work is to help you safely access and process what lies beneath the surface.