Trauma Therapy in Baltimore, MD
Specializing in Trauma, Perinatal and Maternal Mental Health and Addiction
Transform Your Life with Trauma Therapy in Baltimore, MD
You’ve been in survival mode for so long. Sleepless nights, restless thoughts, and that lingering feeling of panic returning, sometimes unexpectedly, like it did when you were a kid. You’re doing your best to manage, but old habits are creeping back in—overeating, drinking more than you'd like—and it's leaving you wondering: Is there something wrong with me? Will this ever change?
It’s hard to take care of yourself when your body and mind feel so overwhelmed. You’ve been putting on a brave face for others, keeping it together for the people who depend on you, but deep down, it’s exhausting. The worry, the fear, the guilt. You feel like you’re carrying it all alone.
You’ve worked so hard to create a life that feels solid...
The last thing you want is to unravel it. But when the past keeps resurfacing, it’s hard to ignore how much it’s affecting you now. The memories, the emotions—it feels disorienting. You’re not sure if it “counts” as trauma, but you know that it’s taking up space in your life in ways you can’t always control.
Healing doesn’t have to mean rehashing everything all at once. It’s not about losing what you’ve built; it’s about rediscovering your sense of self in the midst of the storm.
My name is Anna, I am somatic practitioner and trauma therapist in Baltimore, MD and I can help
I work with 30 and 40 somethings who are struggling with the demands of family, career and relationships. We work together to step out of survival mode and rediscover their capacity to have a nourishing, balanced and joyful life.
Anna Pemberton Therapist in Baltimore Specializing in Trauma
I’ve spent the last decade working with people who live with chronic stress and trauma. I know that reaching out for help can feel daunting. The fact that you’re here, reading these words, is already a huge step toward caring for yourself in ways that truly matter.
We work at a pace that feels right for you—tending to the past without getting stuck in it.
I want you to leave each session feeling connected to your emotions and able to function in your everyday life. As we work together, you'll develop a stronger ability to manage fear, make decisions aligned with your true values, and tackle difficult conversations.
We’ll also address unhelpful coping mechanisms and find more effective strategies, with less drawbacks. Along the way, you'll cultivate more meaningful, mutually supportive relationships and a deeper sense of connection to yourself.
I’m here to help you live with intention, savor the richness of the human experience, and rediscover the beauty within your life. We'll face the tough stuff, transform the pain, and create lasting change.
Begin Your Healing Journey with Trauma Therapy in Baltimore
Empower your recovery and contact me here for a free consultation for therapy in Baltimore, MD
Frequently Asked Questions About Trauma Therapy in Baltimore
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A trauma-informed therapist assesses for the impact of abuse, neglect and household dysfunction in a person’s unique lived experience and how it continues to show up and shape who they are, how they see themselves, how they navigate relationships and the greater world.
It's even more impactful if a trauma therapist can expand the ‘trauma aperture’ to include the impact of adverse community experiences such as poverty, discrimination, violence, patriarchy, colonization, enslavement and genocide. A solid trauma-informed therapist understands the significance of information stored in the body - below cognitive awareness and processing - and has the capacity to be attuned, calm and present as a person accesses, reprocesses and heals past experiences contributing to current distress.
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If prior therapy hasn’t worked for you and if you struggle with any of the following symptoms (updated language from PTSD and Complex PTSD diagnostic criteria):
Flashbacks, nightmares, being easily triggered
Thinking about distressing events at inconvenient times
Intrusive symptoms from childhood that may come in the form of somatization through pain and illness
Withdrawing, isolating
Avoiding peoples and places that remind of the stress/ trauma
Using alcohol, substances, food, work or caretaking to avoid feelings
Perfectionism or being highly self critical to avoid being with messiness and what cannot be controlled
Hypervigilance, being “on guard”, startling easily
Highly sensitive to cues of threat in people’s body language, facial expressions and voice tone
Needing an “escape plan”
Expecting the worst, preparing to self protect
Frequent crying
Taking a long time to recover from stressful events
Frequently angry, irritable, anxious or panicky
Feeling hopeless, depressed, numb or difficulty experiencing pleasure or joy
Holding beliefs like “There’s something wrong with me”, “No one loves me”, “I’m broken”, “I’m bad”, “I can’t trust anyone”…
Little hope for the future
Feeling ashamed, guilty or unworthy often
Difficulty finding a sense of self, purpose or meaning to life
Avoiding spending time with people or difficulty trusting others
Relying too heavily on other people or fears being abandoned
Choosing the “wrong” people, re-enacting hurtful or dangerous emotions
Being reactive, defensive, blaming, unwilling to hear other’s perspectives
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I strongly recommend considering a provider who incorporates somatic modalities. We know trauma is stored in the body and cognitive approaches alone may limit the trauma work.
Somatic practices include focused mindfulness, EMDR, sensorimotor psychotherapy, somatic experiencing and resourcing, parts work and brainspotting to name a few.
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The one who you click with. Research continues to show, no matter what the therapeutic modality, the greatest contributing factor to a client’s progress in treatment is the strength and health of the therapeutic relationship. Schedule those consults and get a feel for who you could continue to share with, who makes you feel comfortable and who it feels easy to be in a room with. This is great starting information as you make your decisions!
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As soon as your struggling.
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An intake with me is $200 and 50-55 minute sessions are $175. I am considered an out-of-network provider but can provide superbills for your insurance company.
In-person and online Trauma Therapy in Baltimore, MD
My office is conveniently located in Catonsville, MD outside of Baltimore. Can’t make it into the office? No worries! I’ve got you covered with online trauma therapy in Maryland.