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Refuel Life Trauma Center, PLLC | Compassionate Healing for Complex Trauma
Compassionate trauma therapy focused on healing early attachment wounds. Find your path to self-trust & healthy relationships
CEO/Clinical Director/Licensed Psychotherapist
Your Trauma-Healing Guide & Inner Child Cheerleader
I specialize in healing attachment wounds and childhood trauma. 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. I'm here to guide you toward deep, lasting healing.
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
• Intergenerational Trauma
• Suicide Prevention and Resources
Now accepting private-pay clients in Virginia
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
Areas of Expertise
• Childhood Emotional Neglect
• Complex PTSD
• Mother Wound Recovery
• Abandonment Trauma
• Intergenerational Trauma
• Suicide Ideation and Recovery
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.