Trauma Therapist in Washington, DC

What to Expect from a Trauma Specialist in Washington, DC

Choosing the right therapist is one of the most important decisions you can make on your healing journey. Elizabeth Handy is not only a seasoned clinician—she’s also a former paramedic and Lieutenant Training Officer, giving her unique insight into trauma’s physical and emotional complexity. As a highly trained Trauma Specialist in Washington, DC, she approaches each session with empathy, groundedness, and clinical precision. Elizabeth works with adults healing from:

• PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
• Developmental and attachment trauma
• Childhood abuse or neglect
• Sexual trauma and assault
• Medical trauma or crisis events
• Emotional trauma from loss, betrayal, or chronic invalidation

In your sessions, you’ll work together to:

• Identify trauma patterns and emotional triggers
• Learn tools for nervous system regulation
• Process stored traumatic memories with EMDR or Brainspotting
• Restore connection to the body through grounding techniques
• Rebuild trust in yourself and others

Elizabeth is also known for her work in Emotional Trauma Therapy in Washington, DC for clients who’ve experienced subtle but long-lasting harm—such as emotional neglect, gaslighting, or repeated invalidation. Healing takes time, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Working with a skilled Trauma Therapist in Washington, DC provides a structured, safe place to rebuild from the inside out.

PTSD and Childhood Trauma Therapy in Washington, DC

Trauma experienced during childhood can have lifelong effects. Even when memories are fuzzy or blocked, the body remembers—and symptoms can surface in adulthood as anxiety, relationship struggles, depression, or chronic fatigue. Elizabeth Handy specializes in Childhood Trauma Therapy in Washington, DC to help you explore the past safely and begin to heal the parts of you that were once left behind. As a trauma-informed therapist, Elizabeth understands how early attachment injuries and emotional neglect can shape a person’s nervous system and self-image. Her work helps clients uncover core beliefs developed in childhood and rewrite the inner narrative with clarity, compassion, and strength. In addition, Elizabeth supports individuals with PTSD Therapy in Washington, DC using EMDR and Brainspotting—two of the most effective trauma modalities available. These approaches help reprocess traumatic events without needing to retell the full story. Clients often experience relief from flashbacks, nightmares, emotional numbness, and hypervigilance after just a few sessions. Whether you're seeking help with:

• Single-incident trauma
• Repeated abuse or emotional invalidation
• Generational or cultural trauma
• Loss, betrayal, or abandonment

Elizabeth offers guidance every step of the way. Clients looking for a trusted Trauma Recovery Specialist in Washington, DC can expect compassionate support grounded in clinical excellence. Healing trauma means healing relationships—with others and yourself. And in doing so, you can create a life rooted not in fear, but in freedom.

Begin Healing with a Trauma Therapist in Washington, DC Today

You’ve carried your pain for long enough. You may feel numb, overwhelmed, anxious, stuck—or all of the above. But recovery is possible, and it starts by connecting with someone who truly understands trauma. Elizabeth Handy is a highly experienced Trauma Therapist in Washington, DC who will walk beside you with skill, warmth, and respect. At EMDR and Psychotherapy, Elizabeth provides trauma therapy for adults seeking deep healing from past pain. She brings more than clinical knowledge—she brings real-world experience, including emergency response training and years working with trauma in diverse forms. Clients throughout Washington, DC, and across D.C. trust Elizabeth for her nonjudgmental presence, consistent care, and expertise in trauma recovery. Whether you’re navigating PTSD, complex trauma, or emotional wounds that words alone can’t explain, this is a space for your transformation. With EMDR, Brainspotting, mindfulness, and a compassionate therapeutic relationship, you can begin to feel like yourself again—or perhaps for the first time ever.

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