Tomeka Howell

Trauma Informed Care

My work with trauma survivors has been a central focus throughout my career, beginning with my own experiences and while I was completing my Bachelor of Social Work and working in emergency shelters supporting survivors of domestic violence. Since that time, I have intentionally pursued education and advanced clinical training focused on helping children, families, and adults recover from the effects of adverse life experiences. My approach to trauma-informed care integrates evidence-based, trauma-focused treatments with an understanding of the neurobiology of trauma, attachment, and resilience. I have completed specialized training in two gold-standard PTSD treatments—Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)—and have also pursued advanced training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for trauma, attachment disruptions and repair, and grief recovery for survivors of violent deaths. I believe trauma-informed care extends beyond symptom reduction and emphasizes creating emotional safety, fostering collaborative therapeutic relationships, and supporting you in processing difficult experiences while building resilience, restoring meaningful connections, and moving toward lives that align with you values.