Trauma-Informed Therapy in Tucson and Across Arizona
We recognize that trauma affects everyone differently—and that healing from it requires a compassionate, respectful approach. Our Trauma-Informed Therapy is designed to help you feel safe, understood, and supported every step of the way.
Whether you’ve experienced something recent or are still carrying the weight of events from the past, we’ll meet you where you are, with care and patience—not pressure.
What Is Trauma-Informed Therapy?
Trauma-Informed Therapy is an approach that prioritizes emotional safety, trust, and empowerment. It recognizes the lasting impact of trauma on your mind, body, and relationships, and it honors your right to move through healing at your own pace.
Rather than focusing only on symptoms, trauma-informed therapy looks at the full picture of your experiences, helping you:
- Understand how trauma affects your thoughts and behaviors
- Learn grounding techniques and emotional regulation tools
- Rebuild trust in yourself and others
- Feel more in control of your responses and boundaries
This approach is flexible and can be integrated with other therapies, such as EMDR, CBT, or mindfulness-based practices, depending on what feels most helpful to you.
Who Can Benefit from Trauma-Informed Therapy?
Trauma-informed therapy may be helpful if you:
- Have experienced abuse, neglect, violence, or loss
- Struggle with anxiety, panic, or emotional numbness
- Feel triggered or overwhelmed in certain situations
- Have difficulty trusting others or maintaining relationships
- Experience flashbacks, nightmares, or hypervigilance
- Want to feel more grounded, safe, and emotionally resilient
You don’t need a specific diagnosis or “major trauma” to benefit. Trauma can include a wide range of experiences—and if something still feels unresolved, your story is valid.
What to Expect in Trauma-Informed Therapy
Sessions are shaped around your comfort level. Your therapist will never push you to revisit memories before you’re ready. Instead, they’ll work with you to:
- Establish safety and stability
- Build emotional regulation and coping skills
- Explore trauma-related experiences with sensitivity
- Move toward healing with a sense of control and choice
At Tucson Outpatient Psychiatry, we don’t rush the process. We believe the pace and path of healing should always be yours to choose.
Virtual and In-Person Appointments Available
We offer Trauma-Informed Therapy in Tucson at our central office and also provide virtual sessions statewide across Arizona. You can choose the environment where you feel safest and most comfortable.
Betsy Myers, DO
Cleve Shirey, MD
Cristel Alcocer, PsyD
Holly Randle, LAC
Stacey Ramsower, SE Coach
Trauma-Informed Therapy emphasizes emotional safety, trust, and control. It acknowledges the impact of trauma and avoids re-traumatization by allowing you to move at your own pace. The therapist is trained to recognize trauma responses and helps you build tools for grounding, coping, and healing in a supportive, non-judgmental space.
No. You’ll never be pushed to talk about anything before you're ready. Trauma-Informed Therapy starts with creating safety and stability. You and your therapist will focus on building trust and emotional resilience first—any deeper processing will happen only if and when you feel comfortable.
Not at all. You don’t need a formal diagnosis to benefit. Trauma-Informed Therapy is helpful for anyone who has experienced emotional pain, stress, loss, or difficult events that still feel unresolved.
That’s completely okay. Many people have gaps in memory after trauma. Therapy isn’t about recalling every detail—it’s about understanding how past experiences are affecting your present, and learning tools to feel safer, stronger, and more in control.
Yes. We offer virtual Trauma-Informed Therapy across Arizona, as well as in-person sessions at our Tucson office. Your comfort and safety are always prioritized—whether you’re meeting with us from home or in person.