Getting Trauma Informed Help Online - How to Spot Red and Green Flags

Online trauma help online can be powerful, but it can also be dangerous if you don’t know what to look for.

In this episode of Hey Tabi, licensed trauma therapist Tabitha Westbrook, unpacks how to find good, trauma-informed help online that’s actually safe & how to spot red flags that could cause further harm.

Many survivors of abuse or trauma seek online counseling, coaching, or groups for support, but not all helpers are trained or trauma-informed. Tabitha shares what genuine, safe, healing spaces look like (rooted in evidence-based trauma care), and what kinds of online “help” can actually replicate coercive control or even spiritual abuse.

You’ll learn:

✅ What trauma-informed actually means
🙏 How real faith integration differs from spiritual bypassing
🚩 Red flags to watch out for in online Christian therapy or coaching spaces
💡 Questions to consider before trusting an online helper
🌿 What true safety and compassion look like in online spaces

If you’ve ever wondered how to tell the difference between helpful and harmful “healing” online, this episode will give you clarity, confidence, & peace.

Resources Mentioned:

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