Healing from trauma isn’t just about surviving—it’s about thriving. At Dr. Kate Truitt & Associates, we specialize in expert trauma treatment rooted in neuroscience and evidence-based interventions. Whether you’re struggling with PTSD, childhood wounds, or the weight of past experiences, our integrative approach helps you rewire your brain for resilience and lasting healing. With in-person therapy in Pasadena and telehealth services, compassionate support is always within reach.

At Dr. Kate Truitt & Associates, we specialize in PTSD and trauma treatment using neuroscience-informed approaches grounded in the NeuroTriad Model, developed by our founder, Dr. Kate Truitt. This innovative framework integrates brain, body, and behavior to address the root causes of distress and foster empowered healing strengthening the efficacy. With extensive experience in trauma reprocessing techniques such as EMDR, Havening Techniques, and Somatic Therapy, our expert team has helped countless individuals regain control of their lives.

Expert Psychological Trauma Treatment:

Heal, Rewire, and Thrive with Neuroscience-Based Trauma Care

Trauma isn’t just something you “get over.” It changes the way your brain processes the world, shaping emotions, thoughts, and even physical health. But healing is possible—and it doesn’t have to take years of talk therapy. At Dr. Kate Truitt & Associates, we integrate cutting-edge neuroscience, evidence-based interventions, and compassionate care to help you break free from the past and reclaim your life.

Whether you’re dealing with PTSD, childhood wounds, relational trauma, or overwhelming stress, our Pasadena-based team provides expert psychological trauma treatment—both in-person and via telehealth.

What Is Trauma & How Does It Affect the Brain?

Trauma is more than a painful memory—it’s a biological imprint that reshapes your nervous system. Whether caused by a single distressing event or years of chronic stress, trauma disrupts the brain’s natural processing systems, leaving you feeling stuck in survival mode.

Key brain areas affected by trauma include:

• The Amygdala (Alarm System): Becomes overactive, keeping you on high alert and triggering emotional reactivity.
• The Prefrontal Cortex (Rational Brain): Becomes underactive, making it harder to regulate emotions, think clearly, and feel in control.
• The Hippocampus (Memory Center): Struggles to differentiate past from present, leading to intrusive memories and flashbacks.

This neurological shift is why trauma can cause anxiety, dissociation, hypervigilance, emotional numbness, and difficulty trusting others. The good news? The brain is adaptable—healing is not just possible, but scientifically proven through neuroplasticity.