We are thrilled to welcome Kelly Pellegrino, LICSW to our team!
We are now accepting inquiries for Kelly’s late Fall/Winter waitlist for individual therapy.
Reserve your spot on Kelly’s waitlist
Kendra remains available for a limited number of specialized Caregiver Consultations and Professional Case Consultations. Schedule a Consultation with Kendra
Tired of Living in Survival Mode?
You’ve spent years adapting, coping, and pushing forward—but your body is still holding the stress.
Therapy that honors your nervous system, not just your symptoms.
We focus on helping you process past stress, regulate your nervous system, and unlearn the survival strategies that are no longer serving you.
The Symptoms:
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Chronic Hypervigilance: Feeling constantly on edge, over-analyzing interactions, or waiting for the "other shoe to drop."
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Somatic & Nervous System Exhaustion: Body tension, profound fatigue, shallow breathing, or difficulty feeling fully relaxed even when off the clock.
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Emotional Masking & Over-Functioning: Feeling obligated to manage everyone else's emotions, keep the peace, or maintain complete control to feel safe.
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Disconnect from Self: Difficulty identifying your own needs, feelings of emotional numbness, or persistent guilt when attempting to set boundaries.
The Goal:
Nervous System Regulation: Moving out of constant fight-or-flight into a state of felt safety and calm.
Firm Psychological Boundaries: Learning to say no and protect your emotional bandwidth without overwhelming guilt.
Processing Past Stress: Safely working through relational, developmental, or systemic trauma at a pace that feels grounded and manageable.
Reclaiming Authenticity: Shifting away from survival-based over-functioning to build a life that feels safe, genuine, and balanced.
Trauma isn't always a single dramatic event; it is often the cumulative weight of high-pressure environments, relational strain, or growing up in unpredictable systems.
Frequently Asked Questions About Trauma-Informed Therapy
• What does "trauma-informed therapy" actually mean?
Trauma-informed therapy is an approach that recognizes how deeply past stress, high-pressure environments, and relational trauma impact the mind and body. Rather than asking "What is wrong with you?", our clinicians ask "What happened to you, and how did your nervous system adapt to protect you?" We prioritize safety, collaboration, transparent boundaries, and client control—ensuring therapy moves at a pace that feels grounded and empowering.
• How do I know if I need trauma therapy if I haven't experienced a single "major" traumatic event? Trauma is not defined solely by extreme catastrophic events. It includes cumulative stress, complex relational dynamics, childhood emotional neglect, high-control environments, or the ongoing strain of living in unaccommodating systems (sometimes referred to as "small-t" or complex trauma). If you find yourself constantly in survival mode, struggle with deep-seated guilt, or feel chronically overwhelmed by everyday stress, trauma-informed care can help.
• Will therapy require me to relive my past in vivid detail? No. Effective trauma work is not about forcing you to re-experience painful memories. Our approach focuses heavily on grounding, emotional regulation, and helping your nervous system recognize that you are safe in the present moment. We work collaboratively to help you build somatic awareness, set firm psychological boundaries, and process past experiences safely without overwhelming your system.
Stop Living in Survival Mode.
Start Feeling Centered and Grounded Again.