Understanding Medical Trauma
Medical trauma occurs when experiences related to illness, injury, or healthcare interventions leave a lasting psychological impact. These events can involve fear, helplessness, loss of control, or perceived threats to safety—even when medical procedures are necessary or life-saving.
Unlike typical trauma, medical trauma often occurs in environments that are meant to help us. This can make it harder to recognize and process. You may find yourself feeling anxious about appointments, avoiding care, reliving past experiences, or carrying deep emotional pain related to your health journey.
At Tulua Therapy, we provide a safe, validating space to explore and heal from medical trauma. Our trauma-informed approach helps you regain trust in your body, your care, and yourself—at a pace that feels right for you.
Types of Medical Trauma We Work With:
- Psychological – Emotional trauma caused by frightening or invalidating medical experiences
- Procedural / Intervention-Related – Trauma following surgeries, invasive procedures, or emergency interventions
- Chronic Illness – The long-term emotional toll of managing ongoing illness or disability
- Reproductive & Pregnancy – Trauma related to fertility treatments, pregnancy loss, childbirth, or postpartum complications
- Rare Diseases – The emotional burden of misdiagnosis, lack of understanding, or medical isolation
- Systemic / Provider-Caused – Trauma stemming from dismissal, discrimination, medical errors, or feeling unheard or unsafe in healthcare settings
Healing from medical trauma is possible. If you’ve felt unseen or overwhelmed by your healthcare experiences, you’re not alone—and support is available. Let’s work together to rebuild safety, trust, and self-compassion in your body and your life.
