Trauma Therapy in Baltimore, MD

Transform Your Life with Trauma Therapy in Baltimore

For far too long, you’ve been in survival mode—gripping tight to each day, sleepless nights, racing thoughts, and that sudden wave of panic that hits when you least expect it. You've been doing your best to cope, but you’re feeling like you’re not quite in control anymore. You might be 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 on your own.

You’ve worked so hard to create a life that feels solid...

But when the past keeps creeping in, it’s impossible to ignore the toll it’s taking on your present. The memories, the emotions—it’s disorienting. Maybe you’re not even sure if it qualifies as trauma, but you know it's taking up space in your life in ways that feel out of your control.

Healing doesn’t mean reliving every painful moment. It doesn’t mean tearing down what you’ve worked so hard to build. It means reconnecting to your true self, finding balance, and reclaiming the joy that feels so far out of reach.

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.

Smiling blonde therapist in Baltimore Maryland by green trees and garden — 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 understand how daunting it can be to reach out for help. But you’re here, and that’s a huge step forward in taking care of yourself.

We work at a pace that feels right for you—tending to the past without getting stuck in it.

My goal is for you to leave every session feeling more connected to your emotions and better equipped to handle the demands of your day-to-day life. You'll develop stronger coping skills, make decisions aligned with your core values and highest self.

We'll also tackle unhelpful coping mechanisms and replace them with healthier, more effective strategies. As we move forward, you’ll build more meaningful, supportive relationships and reconnect with yourself on a deeper level.

I’m here to guide you in living with intention, rediscovering the beauty in your life, and creating lasting change. Together, we’ll transform the pain, face the tough stuff, and pave the way for your healing.

Start Your Healing Journey Today with Trauma Therapy in Baltimore

Take the first step toward reclaiming your peace. Contact me for a free consultation here and continue your path towards healing.

Frequently Asked Questions About Trauma Therapy in Baltimore

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.
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
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.
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!
As soon as your struggling.
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.

Trauma Therapy in Baltimore, MD