Relational Trauma Therapy in Corpus Christi, TX

In peace, happiness comes home.

"Everything is NOT my fault!"

Does this sound familiar?

  • "I'm always waiting for the other shoe to drop."
  • "My parents never listened to how I was feeling growing up, and even when they did, they just told me to suck it up."
  • "All of my friendships and relationships end the same way: with me getting ghosted or broken up with."
  • "I don't have any boundaries and it shows."
Maybe you've been living with this gnawing sense of anxiety, self-doubt, and hyper-awareness for so long that it's hard to remember what life was like before it.
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You carry it everywhere—quietly, constantly.

​you see it in your relationships

You put others first, always. You feel selfish or “too much” for asking for what you need. You long for closeness and connection, but when it doesn’t come, you find yourself spiraling into self-blame and confusion. You keep attracting the same kinds of partners—the ones who ghost you, neglect you, or make you feel like you’re hard to love.​

​you see it at work and at school

Your standards for yourself are impossibly high. You pour yourself into proving your worth—through achievement, perfection, or people-pleasing. Still, you’re left with the aching sense that it’s never enough. That you’re never enough.​

​you see it in the way you view yourself

Your sense of worth is wrapped around how others perceive you. When they’re proud of you, you feel okay. When they withdraw, criticize, or ignore you, you start to unravel. You wonder: What did I do wrong this time? Why does this keep happening?

But here’s the truth: this isn’t about being “too sensitive” or “too needy.” It’s about relational trauma—the unseen wounds that come from being unheard, unseen, or unsafe in your earliest relationships.​
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let's imagine a new story...​

You believe you are more than your struggles.

You can hold compassion for the anxiety or self-doubt—and still know those aren’t the whole of who you are.

You feel grounded in your worth.

Validation no longer determines your self-esteem. You know who you are, what you need, and that you are enough.

You navigate relationships with confidence.

You set boundaries, speak your truth, and seek relationships that honor—not diminish—you.

You allow closeness without abandoning yourself.

You don’t have to shrink to stay connected. You can be fully yourself and still feel loved, respected, and safe.
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How We Heal: The Sage & Shadows Approach​

At Sage & Shadows Counseling, I specialize in supporting women and couples in Corpus Christi and across the Coastal Bend area who are healing from relational trauma, emotional neglect, and unsafe connections.

​Our work is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and depth. Together, we will:
  • Explore your story. We’ll start with what’s bringing you to therapy: when you first noticed these patterns, how they show up in your life, and what you’ve tried to do about them.
  • Connect the dots. Through reflection on your upbringing, attachment style, and past or present relationships, you’ll begin to understand how your past is showing up in your present—and how to release what no longer serves you.
  • Create your next chapter. With gentle guidance and practical tools, we’ll work toward the relationships, boundaries, and self-trust you desire. You’ll learn to recognize your triggers, respond with intention, and move through life with clarity and confidence.

Your story deserves to be witnessed without judgment. This is a space where your voice matters—and where your healing unfolds at your own pace.

Spaces we can nurture
  • Breaking generational and relational cycles
  • Creating and honoring sacred boundaries
  • Creating rituals of self-care and inner nourishment
  • Cultivating emotional resilience and inner strength
  • Healing your relationship with intimacy and dating
  • Navigating conflict with safety and clarity
  • Nurturing an inner voice that uplifts you
  • Reclaiming your voice through authentic communication
  • Recovering from burnout caused by overgiving
  • Soothing anxiety rooted in unsafe connections
  • Tending to the ache of depression and disconnection
  • Uncovering and shifting unhealthy relationship patterns
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This is the beginning of your return to self.

You don’t have to earn love by over-giving.
You don’t have to prove your worth by being perfect.
You don’t have to carry the weight of your past alone.
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Let’s rediscover your light --
Beneath the pain.
Beyond the patterns.
Back home to who you’ve always been.

You’re not broken. You’re becoming.

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Let’s slow down and make room for your questions.
I've felt this way for so long. Can therapy really change the way i feel about myself?
Absolutely. Therapy can be a powerful space to heal unresolved attachment wounds and nurture a deeper, more compassionate relationship with yourself.
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Together, we’ll explore your unique attachment story, helping you understand your needs and patterns with greater clarity and care. I’ll gently challenge the voice of your inner critic when it shows up, inviting in a softer, more affirming inner dialogue. Over time, we’ll reshape how you speak to and see yourself—so that your inner world feels like a place of safety, not self-judgment.
Will we explore a lot of the past?
You’ll never be pressured to share anything that feels too vulnerable or irrelevant to your journey. Your comfort and sense of safety are always my priority. That said, gently exploring pieces of your relationship history can offer valuable insight into your story—and help me better understand how to support you.
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My approach is always attuned to your unique needs, but I tend to focus more on the present moment and where you’re headed, creating space for meaningful growth in the here and now.
does going to therapy mean i'll RECEIVE a diagnosis of some kind?
Ethically, I am required to include a diagnosis in your client file—but this is something we’ll always discuss together with clarity, care, and transparency.
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That said, I want to be clear:
You are so much more than a diagnosis.
While it may help us understand certain patterns or symptoms, it does not define your worth, your healing journey, or your future.
How do i get started?
To begin your journey, I invite you into a Free 20-minute consultation. This is a gentle space for you to ask questions, share a little about what’s bringing you to therapy, and feel into whether our work together feels like the right fit.

If you’re in Corpus Christi, the Coastal Bend area, or anywhere in Texas, I’m here to walk with you. Click here to schedule your consultation and let’s begin softly, intentionally, and at your pace​.

Your healing matters.

Let’s walk this journey together.

Serving Corpus Christi, the Coastal Bend, and all of Texas with online therapy.