Decades of neuroscience and psychotherapy research show that safety and relationship, not urgency, drive meaningful change. For teens, trust-based therapy supports emotional regulation, self-trust, and life-long resilience.

Trauma-informed therapy isn’t about fixing what’s broken. It’s about creating safety so healing can happen. Instead of asking “What’s wrong with you?”, it asks “What helped you survive?” When therapy prioritizes safety, choice, and relationship, real change becomes possible: for teens, families, and adults alike.