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Carrying Trauma 

Carrying trauma, processing difficult experiences
Processing the past without letting it define you 

At Resilient Bloom Therapy, we are trained in helping individuals process their traumatic experiences in compassionate, evidenced-based and empowering ways. Rather than seeing trauma as something to “get over” with time, we view it as a complex experience that, when safely processed, can lead to resilience, insight, and personal growth.

Our therapeutic approach to trauma focuses on exploring a simple but powerful question: What were the effects of my trauma, and how did I adapt—both in healthy and unhealthy ways? Together, we identify the tools and strengths that emerged from your adaptations—even the ones that may no longer serve you. Our expertise in trauma helps you explore mindfulness, psychoeducation, and cognitive-behavioral techniques to gain a deeper understanding of how past experiences shape your emotions, relationships, and coping strategies today.

Healing doesn’t depend on how much time has passed—it begins when you're ready, even if the trauma occurred more recently. Our work is strengths-based, helping you integrate the experience and discover how it shaped not only your pain but also your power.

Start your healing journey with reflection, insight and lasting transformation.

Let’s Work Together

Carly Murillo, LCSW, CCTP, Owner of Resilient Bloom Therapy

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