Trauma & PTSD

Trauma & PTSD: Reclaiming Safety and Self Through Therapy

Trauma can impact every part of our lives—from how we see the world to how we relate to ourselves and others. Whether caused by childhood experiences, accidents, abuse, or other distressing events, trauma often leaves emotional imprints that can feel difficult to overcome.

At Healing Horizons Therapy, Meredith Parent, LMFT, offers a compassionate and evidence-based approach to treating trauma and PTSD. Her work is grounded in the belief that healing is possible—even from experiences that feel overwhelming or long-buried.


What Does Trauma Therapy Involve?

Trauma therapy isn’t about re-living the pain. It’s about gently working through the experiences that keep you feeling stuck, disconnected, or on edge. Meredith uses modalities like EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and IFS (Internal Family Systems) to help clients:

  • Process painful memories in a safe, supported way

  • Reduce emotional reactivity and hypervigilance

  • Reconnect with their sense of self and safety

  • Build new, empowered narratives


Signs You Might Be Living with Unprocessed Trauma:

  • Intrusive memories or flashbacks

  • Difficulty sleeping or chronic fatigue

  • Trouble trusting others or forming relationships

  • Feeling numb, detached, or easily triggered


You Don’t Have to Carry It Alone

Therapy creates a space to feel seen, heard, and gently guided toward healing. Meredith works at a pace that respects your boundaries while helping you reclaim your life after trauma.

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Anxiety & Stress: Finding Calm in the Chaos

In today’s fast-moving world, stress and anxiety are more than common—they’re often overwhelming. But anxiety doesn’t have to control your thoughts, relationships, or daily life. Through therapy, you can build tools to manage anxious patterns and restore a sense of calm and confidence.

Meredith Parent, LMFT, specializes in helping individuals navigate generalized anxiety, panic attacks, and chronic stress, tailoring support to each person’s unique experience.


How Therapy Can Help with Anxiety and Stress

Meredith helps clients identify what fuels their anxiety, whether it’s unprocessed emotions, unresolved trauma, or critical inner narratives. Therapy focuses on:

  • Recognizing patterns and identifying triggers

  • Learning grounding tools and relaxation strategies

  • Reframing thoughts that drive anxiety

  • Cultivating emotional resilience and self-trust


Common Experiences of Anxiety Include:

  • Constant worry or overthinking

  • Panic attacks or racing heart

  • Irritability, restlessness, or trouble sleeping

  • Avoidance of certain situations or places


A Calmer Mind is Within Reach

Anxiety can make you feel like you’re constantly on high alert. But with support, you can learn to regulate your nervous system, respond with intention, and feel more grounded in daily life.

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