Trauma Recovery
Healing doesn't ask us to forget, but remember differently.
Our Philosophy
At Velvet & Vine, we honor the quiet courage it takes to face trauma. Whether your wounds come from the past or are still unfolding in the present, you deserve a space that offers compassion, curiosity, and deep restoration. Our trauma recovery services are attuned to the intricate patterns of the nervous system, the stories stored in the body, and the healing power of relationship.
We draw from evidence-based and somatic modalities to support your journey toward wholeness.
EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
EMDR is a powerful, research-backed approach for working through traumatic memories that feel stuck or overwhelming. Using bilateral stimulation (often through eye movements or tapping), EMDR helps the brain reprocess distressing events, so that what once felt paralyzing can become integrated and less charged.
At Velvet & Vine, EMDR is offered in a slow, titrated way—especially for those with complex trauma or dissociation. We work gently, with deep respect for your pace and boundaries.
Polyvagal-Informed Therapy
Honoring the Nervous System’s Wisdom
Polyvagal Theory teaches us that safety is not just a thought—it’s a physiological experience. This approach helps you understand your autonomic nervous system and how it shapes your responses to stress, disconnection, and threat.
In sessions, we focus on cultivating regulation, tracking nervous system cues, and building pathways toward safety and connection. This work can be especially supportive for LGBTQ+ folks whose environments have not always affirmed their safety.
Somatic Approaches
The Body Remembers—We Listen
Trauma lives in the body—and healing often begins there. Through gentle movement, breath, awareness practices, and consent-based touch (if appropriate), we invite the body to release what it no longer needs to carry.
Our somatic work is relational and intuitive, creating space for new experiences of presence, empowerment, and peace. You do not need to have the “right words” here—just a willingness to listen inward.