What is childhood trauma, and how does it affect us as adults? In this Moonstone Mindset blog post, Lindsay Stoffers, LPC at Moonstone Wellness, explores the meaning of childhood trauma through the lens of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Childhood trauma can include abuse, neglect, or household dysfunction, and even experiences we don’t clearly remember can shape brain development, emotional regulation, self-worth, and relationships later in life. Many adults live with patterns such as anxiety, hypervigilance, perfectionism, emotional numbness, or difficulty trusting others without realizing these may be connected to early experiences. This post offers a compassionate, trauma-informed look at how childhood trauma impacts the mind and body — and why counseling can be an important step toward healing. At Moonstone Wellness, clients are supported in understanding their story, building healthy coping strategies, and moving forward one step at a time.

It’s not about someone telling you what to do—it’s about helping you discover your own answers. That’s the magic of Person-Centered Therapy: it doesn’t just treat the symptoms; it helps you heal from the inside out.

“…I don’t have to explain why someone was cruel. I just have to keep going. To keep moving. To keep healing and growing—and to keep loving. And I suppose that also means daring to date again—trusting myself enough to open my heart, knowing I am no longer the person who accepts pain as love.”

"Healing from trauma is possible. Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) helps children and teens process difficult experiences, build resilience, and reclaim their sense of self. At Moonstone Wellness, we offer compassionate, trauma-informed care where families can feel supported on their path to healing."