Healing Through a Trauma-Informed Lens: How Therapy Can Help You Reclaim Your Life
/In a world that often encourages people to push forward without pausing to reflect on their past, it’s easy to overlook how unresolved experiences continue to shape the present. As a trauma-informed therapist, Lydia Walker believes that healing begins with understanding—recognizing how past experiences influence current struggles and using that insight to foster real, lasting change.
The Power of a Trauma-Informed Approach
Every therapeutic modality Lydia uses is rooted in a trauma-informed lens. This means she creates a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their past, process difficult emotions, and develop the tools needed for healing. Trauma is not just a series of events—it’s the lasting impact those events have on the mind and body. Through therapy, Lydia helps individuals address these wounds and build a healthier, more resilient future.
EMDR: A Pathway to Healing
One of the most effective tools Lydia uses is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a research-backed therapy designed to help individuals process traumatic memories. EMDR allows clients to reframe distressing experiences, reducing their emotional charge and enabling them to move forward without being held back by the past. This approach is particularly helpful for those struggling with eating disorders, OCD, and complex trauma—areas where past experiences often play a significant role in present-day challenges.
Specializing in Body Image, Food, and Exercise Struggles
Many of Lydia’s clients come to therapy feeling trapped in cycles of disordered eating, obsessive thoughts, and body image distress. She understands how deeply trauma can intertwine with one’s relationship with food and exercise. As a Health at Every Size (HAES) provider, Lydia approaches healing with compassion, helping clients break free from harmful patterns and cultivate a healthier, more accepting relationship with their bodies.
Who She Works With
Lydia provides therapy for adolescents (13+), adults, couples, and families, offering both individual and group sessions. Her ideal clients are adult women who are struggling with eating disorders, complex trauma, and OCD, though she welcomes anyone seeking support in their healing journey. Whether someone is facing anxiety, depression, panic attacks, or unresolved family conflicts, Lydia offers a space where they can feel heard, validated, and empowered.
Flexible Therapy Options to Fit Your Needs
Healing should be accessible, which is why Lydia offers both online therapy and walk-and-talk sessions at the park. Sometimes, being in nature while processing emotions can be incredibly grounding, and she encourages clients to explore what setting feels most comfortable for them.
Investing in Your Well-Being
Lydia is a private pay therapist, which means she does not accept insurance. However, she offers a sliding scale for those in financial need and can provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. Her session rate is $130 for 60 minutes, with payment options including cash, check, card, and HSA/FSA.
Take the First Step
For those ready to begin their healing journey, Lydia offers a free phone or video consultation. This provides an opportunity to explore individual needs and determine if her approach is a good fit. Appointments can be easily booked online at https://book.squareup.com/appointments/9iqqigz4c8v4kh/location/LWCRVD6JRF5A6/services
Contact Information:
Phone: 502-536-8233 (Call or Text)
Website: Empowered Healing Co.
Instagram: @empower.ed.healing
Psychology Today Profile: Lydia Walker
Healing is possible. You don’t have to navigate this journey alone—let’s take the first step together.
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