Trauma

Whether you’re dealing with past trauma or facing a current traumatic situation, it’s common to feel overwhelmed and fearful of your emotions and memories. You may also be experiencing feelings of guilt, shame, or helplessness. These emotions are a natural reaction to a distressing event and may impact your ability to manage your daily activities. Here are some signs that you might benefit from therapy for trauma:

  • Flashbacks or intrusive memories: Re-experiencing the event in your mind.

  • Avoidance: Staying away from places or people that remind you of the trauma.

  • Emotional numbness: Feeling disconnected or unable to express emotions.

  • Heightened anxiety: Constantly feeling on edge or overly alert.

  • Changes in mood: Mood swings, irritability, or difficulty controlling emotions.

  • Physical symptoms: Headaches, stomach issues, or other unexplained aches.

  • Difficulty sleeping: Insomnia or nightmares that disrupt your rest.

  • Social withdrawal: Pulling away from friends and family.

  • Feelings of hopelessness: A sense that things won’t get better.

We recognize the weight of trauma and its ability to disrupt different aspects of your life. It can trigger intense emotions and physical reactions, which may feel overwhelming at times. However, we offer a safe space for you to process and heal, helping you regain a sense of safety and control in your life.

How we Can Help

Therapy can be a vital resource for reducing and managing symptoms of trauma. Here’s how we can support you:

  1. Rebuild Trust: Focus on rebuilding trust in yourself and others, helping you navigate life with newfound confidence.

  2. Restore Your Sense of Safety: Help you feel secure in your environment again.

  3. Shift Your Focus to the Present: Encourage you to concentrate on the here and now instead of being stuck in the past.

  4. Reduce Distressing Symptoms: Work on alleviating symptoms like anxiety, depression, nightmares, and hypervigilance.

  5. Learn New Coping Strategies: Equip you with tools to manage distress effectively.

  6. Enhance Self-Awareness: Help you recognize how trauma influences your thoughts and behaviors.

  7. Improve Interpersonal Relationships: Strengthen your connections with others for a more fulfilling social life.

We focus on processing traumatic memories, alleviating distressing symptoms, and building coping skills to help you manage triggers and reactions related to your experiences. Our therapists work collaboratively with you to create a safe and supportive environment, empowering you to regain control and resilience in your life.