TRAUMA THERAPY
Have you survived something painful, frightening, or even life-threatening?
And do you feel as though you are living in the shadow of that moment?
Unresolved trauma impacts the brain and body, alerting us to threat, even in safe situations. Living in defense mode, it can be hard to stay present, maintain relationships, and feel trusting of ourselves and the world around us. Trauma is often at the root of common experiences like anxiety, depression, and other mental health obstacles.
Signs of Post-Traumatic Stress
If you are living with reflexive trauma, you may feel as though you are trapped in a nightmare. You might often ruminate on what happened or struggle with intrusive flashbacks. Maybe you feel triggered in certain situations, especially when encountering sights, smells, sounds, or sensations you relate to a traumatic experience. As a result, you may be avoiding the activities and people that once made you feel
joyful and safe.
Sometimes trauma manifests as symptoms you may not associate with post-traumatic stress. You may think that you have already processed and moved on from your pain. Yet, you remain impacted by reflexive trauma. Not fully ready to let your guard down, you might withdraw, initiate conflict, or be quick to find flaws in others. As much as you have tried to feel comfortable and avoid “bad” thoughts and feelings, you simply don’t know how to just be.
Through the struggle to find connection and trust in therapy, you will achieve an earned sense of safety and confidence. In doing so, you could look forward to the future with confidence and a newfound sense of worthiness. Through therapy, you have an opportunity to resolve emotional pain and mental barriers to reconnect with your authentic self so that you are no longer living in the shadow of trauma.
Emotions can be scary and messy things for children, teens, and adults. I specialize in helping all my clients see their emotions as messengers. We work as a team to understand what those emotions are trying to tell you, how to tolerate them, and how to utilize their wisdom for increased connection, healing, and growth. I encourage my clients to shift away from the mindset of “What’s wrong with me?” and instead look at “What’s happened to me?”. Trauma doesn't have to mean abuse or neglect; it can be all the hurts we carry with us, day after day, until we've worn ourselves into a familiar, but ultimately unhelpful, pattern of behavior. I meet you where you are, and work in a way that is transparent, authentic, and values the strengths and challenges that you bring to the table, even if you aren't able to recognize them in the moment.
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