Trauma Counseling in Chelmsford, MA
Many people will experience trauma at some point in their lives—whether from abuse, a serious accident, the sudden loss of a loved one, medical trauma, violence or long term emotional neglect. Some people can process these events over time, others may carry the emotional impact long after the experience is over.
At Illusions of Samsara in Chelmsford, MA we offer trauma counseling to help adults work through the lasting effects of painful or overwhelming experiences. If you’re feeling stuck, disconnected or emotionally flooded, you’re not broken—you may just be living with unresolved trauma. And you don’t have to carry it alone.
What is Trauma’s Impact
Trauma can shape how we think, feel and respond to the world around us—often in ways we don’t fully understand. You may find yourself avoiding reminders of the event, struggling with sleep or concentration or reacting with fear or anger when you least expect it. These are common signs that your nervous system is still trying to make sense of what happened.
Therapy offers a structured, supportive space to begin working through trauma gently and safely, at a pace that honors your lived experience.
Common Symptoms of Unresolved Trauma
If you’re experiencing any of the following, trauma therapy may help:
Avoidance symptoms:
Avoiding places, people or conversations that remind you of the trauma
Emotional numbness, shame or guilt
Depression, isolation or detachment from loved ones
Re-experiencing symptoms:
Intrusive memories or flashbacks
Nightmares or sudden distress when reminded of the trauma
Feeling like the event is happening again
Hyperarousal symptoms:
Irritability or outbursts of anger
Difficulty sleeping or relaxing
Feeling constantly on edge, tense or hypervigilant
Reckless behavior or self harm
Cognitive and emotional symptoms:
Trouble concentrating or remembering details
Loss of interest in things you used to enjoy
Feeling hopeless, unsafe or disconnected from reality
Whether your trauma was a single event or part of a longer pattern, we’re here to help you move towards safety, integration and healing.
Trauma Therapy in Chelmsford, MA That Honors Your Story
At Illusions of Samsara you’ll work with Taramatie Lachmenar, LMHC, a trauma informed therapist based in Chelmsford, MA who offers gentle, grounded care to individuals healing from traumatic experiences. We serve clients from Chelmsford, Lowell, Billerica, Westford, Tyngsborough and throughout Massachusetts via telehealth.
Our approach draws from evidence based modalities including:
EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): A powerful way to reprocess traumatic memories and reduce emotional charge.
Talk Therapy with a Trauma Informed Lens: Create space for your emotions to be acknowledged, explored and reframed.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Identify and shift thought patterns that contribute to distress or fear.
Somatic Awareness and Mindfulness Based Approaches: Reconnect with your body in ways that feel safe and supportive.
You don’t have to relive your trauma to heal from it. We always begin by building trust, safety and emotional regulation—before any deeper trauma processing begins.
What to Expect from Trauma Counseling in Chelmsford, MA
A safe, private space where your experience will be held with care
Support in understanding how trauma affects your nervous system, emotions and relationships
Tools to help you regulate anxiety, anger, sadness and fear
The option to use EMDR or other trauma therapies at a pace that feels right for you
Gradual reconnection with your sense of self, strength and possibility
Healing is Possible—and You Don’t Have to Do It Alone
You don’t have to push through trauma in silence or figure it out on your own. Therapy can help you move from survival to stability—and eventually toward peace and empowerment.
If you’re looking for a trauma therapist in Chelmsford, MA or need support anywhere in Massachusetts through virtual sessions, we’re here to help.