Trauma therapy, so you can truly move on.
What’s The Good News?
It’s Not A Life Sentence
It’s bad enough to experience a trauma once, but reliving it indefinitely in your mind and body just seems cruel. Thankfully there is evidence-based trauma therapy that can help you process these experiences and heal.
You’re Body Chose Survival
In the aftermath of trauma you question how you reacted (or didn’t) when the trauma was happening. Scientists now understand that survival reactions aren’t consciously chosen, they’re automatic.
This is Progress Already
By even looking into therapy options and considering opening up about your trauma - you’ve already taken the first step toward fighting back against your feelings of guilt, shame, and fear,
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The Crisis Lifeline offers free, confidential support 24/7. You do NOT have to be actively suicidal to reach out for help. If it’s 2am and you just need someone to sit with you while you cry or just listen and not say the wrong thing - give them a call. Just let them know you need someone to talk to.
Trauma Therapy for Your Specific Type of Trauma
Because not all types of trauma are the same, we offer specific treatments designed for different types of trauma related conditions. We use CBT therapy, trauma therapy protocols backed by science, so you don’t have to worry about wasting time and money “just talking.”
PTSD Trauma Therapy
PTSD, also known as post traumatic stress disorder, means you’ve been struggling with intrusive memories of a trauma, that you’ve felt more on edge or more depressed, and that the way you live your life has significantly changed as a result of the trauma. Many people who experience PTSD try to cope by attempting to push the bad thoughts and memories out of their minds and avoiding anything that reminds them of the trauma such as tv shows, places, people, or topics of conversation. These strategies unfortunately keep us stuck in a state of trauma, unable to move forward. Our clients who successfully complete trauma therapy often report they no longer experience intrusive thoughts or nightmares, they feel more connected to people in their life again, and they have compassion for themselves and the things they’ve been through.
Complex PTSD (CPTSD) Trauma Therapy
Complex PTSD, also known as CPTSD is a more layered form of ptsd that happens when you’ve experienced repeated ongoing traumas, instead of a single traumatic event. Because these experiences are more complex, so are the symptoms. People with CPTSD often experience all the symptoms of “regular ptsd” plus chronic suicidal thoughts, intense self-hatred, and symptoms of frequent dissociation. Many people with CPTSD cope by spending the majority of their time in survival mode, described by Pete Walker MFT as “The Four F’s”: fight, flight, freeze, and fawn (aka people pleasing). Our clients who successfully complete trauma therapy after complex trauma often report they no longer feel suicidal (perhaps for the first time), they have better boundaries, are able to stand up for themselves, and have greater trust in themselves.
Sexual Trauma Therapy
Sexual trauma, abuse, rape, and assault are experiences that violate our most sacred boundaries and often leave us feeling like we are to blame for not stopping it. The aftermath of sexual trauma is a minefield of guilt and shame for most of us. It often means wanting to escape your own body, which can leave you feeling suicidal and wishing you weren’t here anymore. Many survivors try to “move on” almost immediately - take a shower, try to sleep, business as usual, tell no one. Long term, we often try to make rules to stay safe, things like “trust no one” or “never let your guard down” that only make life feel smaller and scarier as time goes on. Our clients who successfully complete trauma therapy often report no longer blaming themselves, feeling a sense of self-worth again, a stronger sense of boundaries, and hope for the future - all things that seemed impossible before.
Childhood Trauma Therapy
Unlike the other conditions we treat, childhood trauma isn’t a diagnosis - but people who have been through it often describe struggling with anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. You might have trouble with toxic relationships, not standing up for yourself, or struggle with food or your body image. Many people with a history of childhood trauma find their unhealthy patterns show up most in their relationships and it’s the desire for healthier relationships with their partners and kids that often leads them to seek us out. Our trauma therapists can help you spot the patterns you’re most determined to change so that family history doesn’t have to repeat itself. By identifying these patterns, you have the opportunity to rewrite your story with a different ending.
We’re here to help.
If you or someone you know is struggling with anxiety – please reach out. We offer CBT Therapy treatment online, with experienced therapists.
