Trauma & PTSD Therapy
Specialized trauma therapy for adults navigating the lasting impact of difficult or overwhelming experiences.
In-person and virtual therapy in the Wauwatosa / Milwaukee area.
Evidence-Based Trauma Therapy
Trauma can affect how you think, feel, and move through daily life long after an event has passed.
Our clinicians use structured, research-supported approaches that help clients:
Reduce trauma-related anxiety and reactivity
Process painful memories in a safe and paced way
Rebuild a sense of stability and control
Strengthen emotional regulation and resilience
Reconnect with relationships, identity, and meaning
Treatment is collaborative to ensure it matches your experiences, goals, and readiness.
When Trauma Continues to Affect Daily Life
Trauma therapy may be helpful if you notice:
Persistent hypervigilance, watchfulness, or feeling “on edge”
Intrusive memories, thoughts, or unwanted reminders of the trauma
Avoidance of places, conversations, or experiences that remind you of the trauma event(s)
Difficulty trusting others or feeling safe
Emotional numbing or disconnection from your feelings
Irritability, anger, or sudden emotional shifts
Sleep problems or recurring nightmares
Changes in important relationships
Challenges experiencing joy where you once did or connecting to those you love
Guilt, blame, or shame related to the traumatic events
What Trauma Treatment Involves
Effective trauma therapy is active, structured, and paced carefully.
Treatment may involve:
Building emotional regulation and distress tolerance skills
Understanding how trauma affects the brain and body
Processing difficult memories in a gradual, supported way
Identifying and shifting trauma-related beliefs about safety, trust, and other belief systems impacted by the trauma
Re-engaging with parts of life that may have been avoided
With proper treatment the impact of trauma can be reduced so it no longer controls your life.
Trauma and Parenting
For many people, trauma becomes most noticeable during major life transitions. Pregnancy, postpartum changes, and parenting can activate earlier experiences or create new stress that feels difficult to navigate alone.
Some parents notice:
Heightened anxiety about their child’s safety
Intrusive thoughts or intense worry
Emotional overwhelm or burnout
Difficulty trusting their instincts as a parent
Unresolved trauma resurfacing during pregnancy or postpartum
Katie works with parents navigating these experiences while helping them rebuild a sense of stability, confidence, and connection with their children.
If you are looking specifically for therapy related to parenting stress, pregnancy, postpartum experiences, grief, or identity changes after becoming a parent, you may want to explore our Parenting Support services→
Healing from trauma does not mean forgetting what happened. It means reclaiming your sense of safety, stability, and direction.
Begin Trauma Recovery
Specialized trauma therapy is available locally in-person and virtually.
Meet Katie Llewellyn, LPC
Katie provides trauma-informed therapy for parents navigating complex life transitions, relationship stress, and parenting challenges. Her work focuses on helping clients understand their emotional responses, develop practical coping tools, and process difficult experiences in a supportive and structured environment.
Clients often seek Katie’s support when they are experiencing:
Parenting stress or burnout
Anxiety connected to family responsibilities
Trauma related to pregnancy, birth, or caregiving
Emotional overwhelm during major life transitions
Difficulty balancing personal needs with family roles
Grief related to the death of a child
Katie’s approach is thoughtful and collaborative. She supports clients in reconnecting with their strengths while navigating demanding seasons of life.
Working with Dr. Rae Anne Ho Fung
Rae Anne is a licensed psychologist who specializes in trauma and PTSD treatment. Her work focuses on helping individuals process painful experiences, regain a sense of stability, and reconnect with the life they want to lead.
Her approach integrates evidence-based therapies while also considering the ways identity, culture, family, and life experiences shape how people recover from adversity.
Clients often seek Rae Anne’s support when they are navigating:
PTSD or complex trauma
Moral injury or trauma connected to military or high-stress professions
Trauma related to violence, accidents, or loss
Sexual abuse, sexual assault, and sexual violence
Long-standing stress or trauma patterns that continue to affect relationships or daily life
Burnout and secondary trauma among professionals
With a background as a veteran, educator, and trauma psychologist, Rae Anne brings both clinical expertise and a deep respect for the resilience people carry even in the aftermath of difficult experiences.
In-Person,
Local Care
In-person sessions in the Wauwatosa / Milwaukee area (Virtual options available)
Self-pay therapy in a private, professional setting
Free consultation available
Lyra Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Provider
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