Healing Deep Wounds: Trauma & Neurodiversity Therapy for Adults Who’ve Felt Unseen
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CEO/Clinical Director/Board Certified Licensed Psychotherapi
Your Trauma-Healing Guide & Inner Child Cheerleader
We specialize in healing attachment wounds, childhood trauma, and neurodivergent challenges. Together, we'll work through emotional patterns that no longer serve you, rebuild your sense of self-worth, and create the meaningful relationships you deserve. We're here to guide you toward deep, lasting healing.
Neurodiverse hearts and the wounded inner child
If you grew up feeling unseen, never “easy enough” for your caregivers, or always out of sync with your family, years later that ache still shows up in your relationships, your nervous system, and how you talk to yourself.
For those with ADHD, autism, or other forms of neurodivergence, the world’s judgments can add another layer of exhaustion to the struggle for self-acceptance and peace.
We help adults and older teens who carry the pain of abandonment, mother wounds, and attachment trauma finally find a way to feel safe in their bodies, connected in their relationships, and solid in their sense of self. My approach combines advanced trauma therapies, somatic work, and a deep understanding of how neurodiversity shapes the healing journey.
This work is for those who want more than coping—who are hungry for change that lasts. With our private pay packages and options, we can weed out all insurance limits, guarantee total confidentiality, and care tailored to you.
You Don't Have to Carry This Weight Alone
Specialized Trauma Therapy
Are you ready to heal from:
• Childhood Emotional Neglect
• Mother Wounds
• Abandonment Trauma
• Complex PTSD
• ADHD
• Intergenerational Trauma
• Suicide Prevention and Resources
Excellent payment packages to support your individualized healing journey with certified and nationally board certified licensed experts.
Transform Your Journey from Surviving to Thriving
Why Choose Specialized Trauma Therapy?
Trauma shapes how we view ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us. Whether you're struggling with:
• Persistent anxiety and hypervigilance
• Difficulty maintaining relationships
• Overwhelming emotions or emotional numbness
• Chronic feelings of emptiness
• A sense of being "different" or "broken"
• Recurring patterns of self-sabotage
You're not alone, and healing is possible.
Specialized Treatment for Complex Trauma
Our approach combines evidence-based trauma therapies with deep emotional attunement. As certified trauma specialists, we offer:
• EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing)
• Brainspotting
• Neurcognitive Body Work
• Neurofeedback
• Biofeedback
• Somatic Experiencing
• Internal Family Systems Parts Work
• Attachment-Based Approaches
• Mind-Body Integration
Neurodivergence: ADHD & Autism Support at Refuel Life Trauma Center
At Refuel Life Trauma Center, we recognize and celebrate neurodiversity. Neurodivergence refers to variations in the human brain’s wiring and functioning—differences that can affect how people think, learn, and experience the world. Two of the most common forms of neurodivergence we support are Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Understanding ADHD and Autism
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that can interfere with daily functioning. People with ADHD may struggle with task paralysis—feeling overwhelmed or stuck when trying to start or complete tasks—and impulsivity, which can impact decision-making and relationships.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a diverse condition affecting social communication, behavior, and sensory processing. Autism presents uniquely in each individual, with wide-ranging abilities and challenges. Many autistic individuals experience demand avoidance—the strong urge to resist or avoid everyday demands and expectations, often as a way to manage anxiety or sensory overload.
Common Presentations and Symptoms
While every person is unique, some common experiences in ADHD and Autism include:
- Difficulty focusing, easily distracted, or hyperfocused on certain interests
- Challenges with organization, time management, and completing tasks
- Sensory sensitivities or seeking specific sensory input
- Social communication differences, such as difficulty reading social cues or preferring routine
- Emotional regulation challenges, including heightened anxiety or frustration
- Task paralysis or executive function difficulties—feeling stuck when faced with multiple steps or complex tasks
- Impulsivity or difficulty with self-control
Types and Variations
ADHD can present predominantly as inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive, or combined presentation. Autism is a spectrum, meaning it includes a broad range of traits and severities—from highly verbal to nonverbal, from independent to requiring support.
Resources and Tools We Offer
Our approach at Refuel Life Trauma Center is compassionate and tailored. We provide:
- Individualized therapy plans emphasizing strengths and coping strategies
- Support for executive functioning skills to reduce task paralysis and improve organization
- Tools for managing impulsivity and emotional regulation
- Guidance on navigating social communication and sensory differences
- Psychoeducation for clients and families to better understand neurodivergence
- Collaboration with schools and workplaces to create supportive environments
Supporting Your Journey
Living with neurodivergence can bring unique challenges, but also unique strengths and perspectives. If you or your loved one are navigating ADHD, Autism, or related experiences, Refuel Life Trauma Center is here to provide nonjudgmental, expert support tailored to your needs.
Reach out today to learn how we can help you embrace your neurodivergence and thrive.
Areas of Expertise
• Childhood Emotional Neglect
• Complex PTSD
• Mother Wound Recovery
• Abandonment Trauma
• Intergenerational Trauma
• Suicide Recovery
• ADHD
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
Your Path to Healing
- Free 15-Minute Consultation
Schedule a brief video call to discuss your needs and ensure we're a good fit. - Initial Assessment
Create a comprehensive understanding of your experiences and develop a personalized treatment plan. - Begin Your Healing Journey
Weekly sessions focused on processing trauma and building resilience in a safe, supportive environment.
Our Approach
Providing you with a safe space to relax
In-person and remote options
We are a group of nationally board certified licensed therapists who provide quality mental health care by combining the science of trauma treatment with genuine human connection. Together, we'll move at your pace, respecting your nervous system's need for safety while gently challenging old survival patterns that no longer serve you.
In-person and remote options
Providing you with a safe space to relax
In-person and remote options
Our office is conveniently located in Chesapeake. Can't make it into the office? No worries- we've got you covered with teletherapy.
Providing you with a safe space to relax
Providing you with a safe space to relax
Providing you with a safe space to relax
All your appointments will take place in our soothing office environment with fully private rooms, complimentary coffe, tea and water, and individualized care.
Creating Safety for Deep Healing
Transform Your Health with Refuel Life Trauma Center, PLLC
We believe trauma healing happens in relationships where you feel truly seen, heard, and understood. As trauma specialists, we know that every person's journey is unique, and healing isn't one-size-fits-all.
Our approach combines the science of trauma treatment with genuine human connection. Together, we'll move at your pace, respecting your nervous system's need for safety while gently challenging old survival patterns that no longer serve you.
What Sets Our Approach Apart:
Bottom-Up Processing
We'll work with both your mind and body to address trauma where it's stored – in your nervous system. This helps create lasting change, not just temporary relief.
Attachment-Focused
Many trauma survivors learned early that the world wasn't safe. In our work together, you'll experience what it feels like to be fully accepted and supported, helping rewire these early lessons.
Integration-Based
Rather than just managing symptoms, we'll work to integrate fragmented parts of yourself, helping you feel whole and connected to your authentic self.
Culturally Responsive
Your unique background, beliefs, and experiences matter. I provide culturally sensitive care that honors your whole identity and lived experience.
What You Can Expect:
• A safe space to process at your own pace
• Clear explanations of how trauma affects your brain and body
• Practical tools for emotional regulation
• Support in setting healthy boundaries
• Guidance in reconnecting with your authentic self
• Regular progress check-ins and adjustment of our approach as needed
Our role isn't to "fix" you – you're not broken. Instead, We're here to walk alongside you as you reconnect with your innate capacity for healing and growth.
Get in Touch Today
Contact us today to schedule an appointment or learn more about our services. Our team is always here to answer your questions and help you make informed decisions about your healing journey.