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    • Home
    • Meet The Team
      • Shirley Ryland, LCSW
      • Tina Alexander, Intern
      • Jennifer Riche, LPC-S
      • Janice Miller, LPC
      • Alice’ Harper, LCSW
      • Lauren Arnold, LCSW
      • Von Vallery, LCSW
      • Kristi Waggener, LAC
      • Sarah Irwin, PLCP/PMFT
      • Dani Carter, LPC, LAC
      • Trinity Barnhill
    • Services
      • Services
      • CBT
      • Counseling for anxiety
      • Counseling for Trauma
      • Faith-based Counseling
      • Expressive Arts Therapy
      • Addiction Counseling
      • Palmetto IOP
      • Telehealth Counseling
    • Schedule Appointment
    • More Information
      • FAQs
      • Rates & Insurance
      • Client Portal
    • Resources
      • Mental Health Links
      • Physical Health Links
      • Blog
  • Home
  • Meet The Team
    • Shirley Ryland, LCSW
    • Tina Alexander, Intern
    • Jennifer Riche, LPC-S
    • Janice Miller, LPC
    • Alice’ Harper, LCSW
    • Lauren Arnold, LCSW
    • Von Vallery, LCSW
    • Kristi Waggener, LAC
    • Sarah Irwin, PLCP/PMFT
    • Dani Carter, LPC, LAC
    • Trinity Barnhill
  • Services
    • Services
    • CBT
    • Counseling for anxiety
    • Counseling for Trauma
    • Faith-based Counseling
    • Expressive Arts Therapy
    • Addiction Counseling
    • Palmetto IOP
    • Telehealth Counseling
  • Schedule Appointment
  • More Information
    • FAQs
    • Rates & Insurance
    • Client Portal
  • Resources
    • Mental Health Links
    • Physical Health Links
    • Blog

Counseling for Trauma

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 “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


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.

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