Understanding Trauma and PTSD
Trauma is a response to distressing events that can significantly impact mental health. PTSD, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and other disorders often develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, leading to various emotional and physical symptoms.
Managing Trauma and PTSD
Symptoms often include memories of the event that intrude into daily life through flashbacks, reoccurring nightmares, and strong memories. These memories often negatively affect mood causing depression, anxiety, or anger. These memories may lead to a sense of disconnection and mistrust of others, feeling on edge, and a strong desire to avoid reminders of the event or events.
If these symptoms sound like something you are experiencing there is good news. There are a variety of treatment methods which I can provide that can help such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) or Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) These methods have proven to be highly effective at reducing symptoms, helping the past to stay where it belongs…in the past!
What to expect in a session
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Understanding Your Story
In the first sessions, we’ll explore your concerns, history, and goals to build a foundation for our work together.
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Personalized Approach
Each session is tailored to your needs, using evidence-based techniques like CBT, trauma-informed care, or mindfulness strategies.
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Ongoing Growth
Therapy is a collaborative process where we track progress, adjust strategies, and develop skills to support lasting change.
Don’t let the terror of the past handcuff your future, lets plot a new direction today!
You don’t have to remain stuck in the past—healing is possible. If you’re experiencing trauma-related symptoms, reach out today to explore therapy options that can help you move forward with confidence and peace.
Helfpul Resources
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The Body Keeps the Score
By Bessel van der Kolk, this book explores how trauma affects the brain and body, offering insights into healing and recovery.
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National Center for PTSD
A comprehensive resource with research-backed information, self-help tools, and treatment options for PTSD.
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Trauma Recovery Network
A directory of EMDR-trained therapists and resources to help individuals process traumatic experiences effectively.
Explore other path to healing
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Trauma and PTSD
Did you have a terrifying experience in life and now find yourself having flashbacks and nightmares? Do you avoid people or places that remind you of it? Do you have intense negative thoughts?
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Mood Disorders
Did you have a terrifying experience in life and now find yourself having flashbacks and nightmares? Do you avoid people or places that remind you of it? Do you have intense negative thoughts?
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Anxiety
Is it hard for you to relax, do you find yourself worrying excessively causing your heart to race? Are you having difficulty concentrating and find yourself on edge or easily aggravated?
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Adult ADHD
Does it seem like there is a remote on random in your brain? Do you struggle to organize tasks, find motivation, and concentrate? Does it seem like there are unspoken social rules you can’t quite figure out?
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OCD
That line needs to be straight…really straight!! Do you find yourself having scary thoughts and ritualized behavior that briefly helps to bring relief from the feared thoughts?
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Eating Disorder
Have you had a difficult relationship with food? Do you struggle with unhealthy eating habits, such as extreme restriction, binge eating, or purging? Is it a struggle to not focus on all the ways in which you wish your body was different (better)?
