Trauma Resolution Therapy in Washington DC

You’ve been carrying something for a long time.
Maybe you don’t remember all the details, but something happened—something painful—and your body hasn’t forgotten. A smell, a sound, or a glance can trigger a rush of emotions, and suddenly you’re reliving the experience as if it were happening all over again.

If this sounds familiar, you might be dealing with symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or the lingering impact of unresolved trauma. These responses aren’t random—they’re your brain’s way of protecting you. Trauma locks your nervous system into survival mode, and without the right support, that mode never fully shuts off.

The good news is: healing is possible—and you don’t have to figure it out on your own.

A therapy process that goes deeper

In our work together, we’ll use proven methods from the many therapeutic approcahes to treat trauma. One of the ones we use the most is Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR), a method based on elements of psychoanalysis and behavioral therapy. TIR is intended to help people process traumatic memories and reduce their negative emotional impact. Over time, you’ll learn how to safely process what happened, reduce emotional reactivity, and reconnect with the version of yourself who feels calm, grounded, and whole.

Trauma doesn’t just impact memories—it affects how you see yourself and others. Maybe you’re successful on the outside, but inside you feel like you’re constantly questioning your worth. You try to move forward, stay busy, push through—but the past keeps echoing in your relationships.

Maybe you:

• Struggle with self-doubt and feel like you can’t trust your own instincts

• Avoid vulnerability for fear of getting hurt—or open up too quickly and regret it later

• Work hard to keep others happy, but neglect your own needs

• Keep ending up in painful relationship dynamics that leave you feeling drained or rejected

You’re ready for something different

You’ve done your best with self-care, personal development, or maybe even past therapy—but it hasn’t quite clicked. You know something deeper needs your attention. You want to understand yourself better. To stop feeling like you're broken or stuck. To finally feel like your past isn’t in the driver’s seat anymore.

That’s where trauma therapy comes in.

I believe that the things we’re most afraid to talk about are often the exact places where healing begins. But we won’t rush there. Together, we’ll first create a foundation of trust and safety—with tools to help you stay grounded as we move at a pace that feels right for you.

You don’t have to carry this alone anymore

Trauma therapy isn’t about reliving the past—it’s about releasing its hold on your present. If you're ready to take that next step, I’m here to walk beside you.

Let’s begin your healing journey, together.

My name is Maria Antonia Alfonso,

I am a counselor licensed in DC, Virginia and Florida, and I Can Help.

Currently, I offer individual therapy via telehealth. Limited in-person appointments available in Washington DC office

I am a trauma treatment expert who has

Contact me for a free virtual consultation for counseling

I know it can feel like a big step to contact a counselor, but I’ll make it easy. I provide an initial 30-minute virtual consultation free of charge. Schedule it directly here or send a text to 202-716-9409.

We’ll spend 30-minutes discussing what you are looking for, and I will let you know how or if I can help. If we are not the right match, I’ll do my best to get you to the right person.

Contact me for your free consultation for online counseling if you live in DC, Virginia or Florida. My specialties include relationships, breakups, sexual health, living with HIV/AIDS, trauma and PTSD.