Trauma

Healing from the Past: Trauma and PTSD Therapy in Ontario

You aren’t “broken.” You are a survivor with a nervous system that is doing its job too well.

If you’ve experienced something overwhelming, whether it was a single event or a long-term environment, you may feel like you’re constantly waiting for the other shoe to drop. You might feel “stuck” in the past, or like you’re viewing your life through a glass wall: present, but not really there.

At Inner Journey With Maria, we specialize in helping individuals move from survival mode to thriving. We don’t just talk about what happened; we work with you to help your brain and body finally understand that the danger is over.

Is This Trauma? Understanding "Survival Mode"

Trauma isn’t defined by the event itself, but by how your nervous system processed it. If your brain wasn’t able to fully integrate an experience, it stays “live” in your body.

You might be experiencing:

Hypervigilance: Feeling “on edge,” scanning rooms for exits, or being easily startled by loud noises.
Intrusive Memories: Flashbacks, nightmares, or sudden bursts of emotion that feel like they belong to the past.
Emotional Numbing: A sense of “flatness,” or difficulty feeling joy even when things are going well.
Body Memories: Unexplained physical tension, chest tightness, or digestive issues when you feel stressed.
Avoidance: Making your world smaller to avoid people, places, or conversations that might be “triggers.”

Take the First Step Toward Peace

Healing from trauma is a journey, but you don’t have to walk the path alone. Whether you are dealing with a recent event or childhood wounds, there is a way back to yourself.