Trauma-Informed and Culturally-Sensitive Online Therapy for Adults Trying to Make Sense of It All

PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE

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For anyone carrying the weight of their past experiences, navigating cultural expectations, struggling with relationships, or trying to find balance between it all

THIS IS YOUR SAFE SPACE TO BREATHE, HEAL, AND GROW.

WELCOME TO A PLACE THAT GETS YOU

Let’s be honest: life can feel a lot.

Maybe you’re here because:

            Trauma from your past - big or small - keeps showing up in ways you can’t always explain. Maybe as struggles in your relationships, or at work? 
            
            You’re constantly overthinking, worrying about disappointing others, or questioning whether you’re ever “enough.”
            
            You feel like you’ve spent your whole life trying to make everyone proud - but it’s left you burnt out, resentful, or disconnected from everyone.
        
            You’re juggling two worlds: the culture and traditions of your family, and the person you’re trying to become. Sometimes it feels like you’re stuck in the middle, unsure where you belong.                        
            
            Anxiety, shame, or guilt hit you the moment you try to set a boundary or say no. You second-guess yourself, worry about disappointing others, and end up overextending instead of protecting your own needs.
            
            You second-guess every word, every request, every interaction. You want connection but are afraid of being too much or not enough, so you hold back. You overextend, people-please, or shut down completely to avoid guilt, rejection, or disappointment.

And on top of it all, you might feel guilty for even wanting help, because other people have had it worse.

Sound familiar?

You’re not alone, and you don’t have to carry this on your own.

Together, we’ll make sense of your past, create space for your healing, and help you build a future that feels like yours.

Hi, I’m Dr. Selma Music.

I am clinical psychologist, neuroscientist, and someone who knows how heavy all of this can feel, because I’ve been there. I work with people like you every day: adults navigating trauma, cultural and familial expectations, and the complicated relationships.

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If you feel haunted by memories, stuck in survival mode, or overwhelmed by emotions that are hard to name, you’re not alone. Trauma can leave us feeling disconnected, constantly on edge, and burdened by an invisible weight.

I know how deeply these experiences can impact every part of your life emotionally, physically, mentally, spiritually, and socially. As a clinical psychologist and neuroscientist with lived experience of war trauma and displacement, I understand what it means to hold it all.

But, you don’t have to do this alone. I help people make sense of the complex effects of trauma. Whether you feel numb, lost, or simply exhausted from carrying this burden alone, support is available to help you move forward.

Seeking help from professionals can often be daunting, especially if you are used to tackling challenges on your own. Many of us prefer to handle our issues on our own and we grapple with the idea of reaching out for support. It's completely normal to feel anxious and uncertain when considering professional help; many people share these feelings.

NOW YOU CAN SEE A THERAPIST WHO UNDERSTANDS BOTH YOUR BUSY LIFE AND YOUR CULTURAL EXPERIENCE, WITH FLEXIBLE ONLINE THERAPY AVAILABLE ACROSS AUSTRALIA

I have 3 main areas of focus:

Trauma and Trauma-Related Mental Health Challenges

You are navigating deep emotional wounds, early relational injuries, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex PTSD, anxiety-related issues, depression, as well as emotions like anger, shame, hurt, and disgust. For example:

You’ve experienced something—recently or years ago—that you can’t seem to “move on” from.
Maybe it’s not one big event, but a series of smaller ones that left you feeling powerless or unsafe.
You notice how it still shows up in your relationships, your body, self-worth, or the way you handle stress.

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Adult Children of Immigrants

As an adult child of migrants, you’re trying to balance the sacrifices your family made for you with the dreams and ambitions you have for yourself.
You’re constantly asking, “Am I doing enough for them? For myself?”
The guilt, pressure, and unspoken expectations weigh you down, and you’re not even sure what you want anymore.
You feel like you’re carrying the emotional baggage of generations before you, and it’s impacting how you see yourself, your choices, and your future.

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Relationship Challenges (with self and others)

When you've lived through deep, complex trauma, relationships don’t feel safe. They feel like a battlefield or a burden For example:

You struggle to trust, to let people in, or to believe that your needs matter.
You either overextend yourself to keep the peace or shut down to protect yourself from more pain.
You crave connection but feel disconnected.
You are exhausted from people-pleasing or trapped in cycles of avoidance and conflict.
No matter how much you give, it never feels enough.

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If you’ve ever thought, “Why am I like this?” or “Why can’t I just let this go?”, I want you to know it’s not about letting it go. It’s about understanding it and learning how to move forward in a way that feels right for you.

WHAT IT’S LIKE TO WORK WITH ME

Therapy isn’t about “fixing” you. You’re not broken. It’s about making sense of what you've been through and giving yourself the support you may have never had.

 Here’s how we can work together:

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