Counseling for Trauma
“Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.” – C.S. Lewis
Most people will experience trauma in their lifetime whether it’s a car accident, abuse or neglect, the sudden death of a loved one, a violent criminal act, exposure to the violence of war, or a natural disaster.
While many people can recover from trauma over time with the love and support of family and friends and bounce back with resiliency, others may discover effects of lasting trauma, which can cause a person to live with deep emotional pain, fear, confusion, or posttraumatic stress far after the event has passed.
In these circumstances, the support, guidance, and assistance of a therapist is fundamental to healing from trauma.
Trauma Symptoms:
According to the four types of symptoms listed in the DSM-5…
Avoidance Symptoms
- Avoiding specific locations, sights, situations, and sounds that serve as reminders of the event
- Anxiety, depression, numbness, or guilt
Re-experiencing Symptoms
- Intrusive thoughts, nightmares or flashbacks
Hyperarousal Symptoms
- Anger, irritability, and hypervigilance
- Aggressive, reckless behavior, including self-harm
- Sleep disturbances
Negative Mood and Cognition Symptoms
- Loss of interest in activities that were once considered enjoyable
- Difficulty remembering details of the distressing event
- Change in habits or behavior since the trauma
We Offer Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART):
As part of our commitment to helping you heal from trauma, we offer Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)—a highly effective, evidence-based therapy that can help you reprocess painful memories and reduce the emotional impact of past trauma. ART combines the power of eye movement techniques and guided imagery to help individuals experience relief in a fraction of the time compared to traditional therapies. If you’re ready to start your healing journey, contact us to learn more about how ART and other therapies can help you regain peace and live a fuller life.
If you or someone you know matches the trauma symptoms listed above, we are confident that we can help. Reaching out is the first step, so contact us today.