Trauma Therapy for Invisible Wounds

When pain doesn’t have a clear name

Maybe people told you to “move on,” or maybe what you felt about what happened in your life never felt heard. Sometimes that invisibility becomes its own kind of wound — one that teaches you emotions are a sign of weakness.

You might seem calm and capable on the outside, but inside, there’s a constant scanning for threat — wondering if you said too much, took up too much space, or should have known better.

You might not call it trauma, but you find yourself replaying old fears before they even happen. Perhaps this is simply how you learned to survive — so what hurt before cannot hurt you again.

People might see your independence, but not the weight it carries.

When others don’t see the whole story

While some may see your independence, they can’t see the fear that built it. They may not understand the hesitation to trust, or the need to predict the worst-case scenarios.

Even in therapy, these same protective parts might show up — the ones that minimize, change the subject, or don’t want to feel betrayed again.

That’s okay. Trauma therapy isn’t about forcing those parts away.

It’s about noticing how they show up, understanding what they’re protecting, and helping them feel safe enough to rest.

How trauma therapy with Jovantae can help

In trauma therapy, we move at a pace that allows safety to return. Together, we’ll begin to:

• Notice what happens inside when you start to feel unsafe
• Understand the roots of what drove you to lose trust or protect yourself from harm
• Explore what it’s like to feel safe even while feeling vulnerable
• Practice grounding so your body has somewhere to land when emotions surface

In our work together, we get curious about not just the painful parts, but also the ones that were buried or forgotten along the way.

A space for your story

Every person carries stories that others can’t see. Therapy is a place to lay those stories down and discover what they’re trying to tell you about who you are now.

If you’re ready to heal your invisible wounds, I’d be grateful to hear your story.

I provide trauma therapy for invisible wounds, complex trauma (C-PTSD), and emotional disconnection across California, including Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco (offered virtually).