Trauma Therapy

Trauma is defined as a deeply disturbing, threatening or scary event – everything from sexual assault, war, and violence, to car accidents or other incidents that could cause loss of life. Symptoms of experiencing a trauma may include severe anxiety, anger, nightmares, trouble sleeping, flashbacks to the event, frightening thoughts, avoidance of situations or places, feeling on edge and/or being easily startled. It is not at all uncommon for people who go through something traumatic to have temporary difficulty coping and acute symptoms, but with time, they usually get better. However, if the symptoms last longer than a month, get worse rather than better and affect your ability to function, you may need help. When you are suffering in the aftermath of a trauma, it might feel like you'll never get your life back. The good news is that it can be treated. Trauma therapy will help to improve your symptoms, teach you the skills you need to deal with your trauma and help to build your self-esteem. Reach out to one of TherapyDen’s trauma therapy experts today.

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Trauma therapy involves three main steps: stabilization or creating safety, processing, and growth. I work primarily with complex trauma, which is usually described as ongoing or chronic interpersonal trauma. It can be developmental (from childhood) or develop from toxic relationships any time in our lives. These repeated injuries can cause lasting problems with self-esteem, mood, dissociation, and more.

— Whit Davison, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Kansas City, MO

Trauma and shame can act as a powerful roadblock to your happiness. Shame is at the root of both the inner critic and perfectionism. It binds with and hides behind other emotions, such as anger and fear, so that it's often hard to detect. Many people go to great lengths to avoid acknowledging or even feeling shame -and this gets in the way of making progress in treatment. I'll support you to move your energy powerfully outward rather than turn inward.

— Nicole Byrne, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Pasadena, CA
 

I have experience working within the refugee community, which is where my passion for helping people find freedom from the past began. I incorporate the body into trauma therapy, focusing on regulating the nervous system and connecting with the present moment through the senses. I also help clients explore beliefs that have become a part of their identity and challenge these beliefs with true, empowering beliefs to re-write their own narrative. I use EMDR and tapping techniques.

— Heather Romero, Counselor in Atlanta, GA

I have a number of ways I work with people with trauma histories. Let's see if we can find the right combination that works for you.

— Michelle Wexelblat MSW Counseling, Clinical Social Worker
 

Danielle has experience treating clients with an extensive trauma history. Danielle has used techniques from Trauma-Focused CBT to help the client process and cope with distressing experiences.

— Danielle Russo, Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York, NY

Trauma therapy is a vague concept but allows me to work with you in the way you need. I offer image replacement therapies that can remove the "images" in our minds of past traumas. I work with you to desensitize you to the hurt and create a safe space for yourself to stay in.

— Stephanie Townsend, Licensed Master of Social Work in Atlanta, GA
 

I am trained in multiple trauma-focused treatments including EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Prolonged Exposure. All three of these therapies have been proven to help people feel better and live the lives they want to live.

— Elaina McWilliams, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Trauma therapy is a specialized approach aimed at helping individuals heal from the emotional and psychological effects of traumatic experiences. It involves addressing the impact of trauma on thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, while fostering resilience and promoting a sense of safety and well-being.

— Emmily Weldon, Counselor in Atlanta, GA
 

Trauma is another word for overwhelm. When our bodies are overwhelmed our survival parts (fight, flight, freeze, submit, attach) become activated and start running the show. For many people they've been running the show nearly their whole life due to chronic persistent trauma or completed ptsd. For others, a recent event or stressors has kicked these parts into high gear. By becoming aware of these parts, building a compassionate but boundaried relationship to the parts we can address the trauma

— S. L. McIntyre, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in San Francisco, CA

I have a nationally certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy provider and have worked with children, teens, and adults who experienced trauma since 2012. I spent almost ten years at a local non-profit treating victims of physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect.

— Leslie Boutte, Licensed Professional Counselor in Dallas, TX
 

Utilizing a variety of approaches, I have 10 years of experience effectively treating folks of all identities and backgrounds who have experienced trauma.

— Liddy Cole, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Brookline, MA

I have extensive training in various trauma therapies, including and not limited to Gabor Mate's Compassionate Inquiry, Deep Brain Reorienting Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and Internal Family Systems.

— Sherry Thomas, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Seattle, WA
 

I incorporate somatic, TF-CBT, and sensorimotor psychotherapy into my approach to trauma work. My overarching process is to work through traumatic materials through the body (where trauma is held) while maintaining emotional safety (not re-living the scary stuff). I work to find the mental and physical places that are stuck. Trauma is a very common part of life, but it often leaves us isolated and disconnected. My goal is to get you back in a place of connection and worthiness.

— Chauney Peck, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Los Angeles, CA

CPT is an evidence-based treatment that is highly effective and has 30 years of use and studies behind it. This treatment is utilized for PTSD, does not require the person to disclose details about their trauma, and is completed in about 12 sessions. When working with DID, I utilize trauma-informed and attachment-based treatment based on the structural dissociation model. The first focus is stabilization and improved system communication.

— Alicia Polk, Licensed Professional Counselor in Belton, MO
 

I'm certified in Somatic Experiencing & other trauma modalities. Dr. Peter Levine of Somatic Experiencing says, "trauma is a fact of life but it doesn't have to be a life sentence." It could be an accident, assault, or natural disaster, or it can also be developmental: that our needs as a child weren't met in the way we would have liked and needed to feel safe, seen and soothed - & secure. I'm happy to support you on making sense of the past so you can live more fully in the present w/ ease.

— Frances "Francesca" Maxime, Psychotherapist in Brooklyn, NY

Trauma therapy is a form of counseling that helps individuals who have experienced traumatic events. It aims to address the emotional and psychological effects of trauma, such as anxiety, flashbacks, and distress. The therapy process provides support, coping skills, and healing techniques to help individuals process their traumatic experiences and work towards recovery and resilience.

— Kasey Wiggam, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Indianapolis, IN
 

I am a Certified Trauma Professional (CTP) and a Certified Mindfulness-Informed Professional (CMIP) who will work with you to help address recent trauma or past unresolved trauma that is keeping you from living your best life. We work together to help your mind and body to find safety, peace and hope.

— Sheri Frey, Licensed Master of Social Work in Nashville, TN

I started my career working in an agency that supported survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse. Ever since this time, my passion has been working with survivors of trauma. I specialize in working with clients who are experiencing the ongoing impacts of past trauma and are ready to heal and move forward. I have several years of experience working with abuse survivors and am ready and willing to hear your story.

— Katie Blake, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in San Francisco, CA