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.
I have completed the clinical trauma therapist certification program.
— Kristjana McCarthy, Mental Health Counselor in New York, NYWe work with individuals and couples who have endured a trauma helping them learn to thrive again. We utilize a combination of grounding and resource building techniques, cognitive therapies, and most importantly, EMDR therapy to help the client move past the traumas that are holding them back from an empowered life.
— Tamra Hughes, Licensed Professional Counselor in Centennial, COI have over a decade of working in trauma services as well as interacting with the overlapping service providers and systems that often come into play, including family and criminal court systems, and assisting client attaining reasonable accommodations or assistance at work, school, or other environments.
— Erica Rampelberg, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Delaware, OHAs a trauma-informed therapist, I will assume that you have had experiences that may have deeply affected you, and they recognize and respond to you in a way that emphasizes safety, collaboration, and empowerment.
— Jon Soileau, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Kansas City, MOI am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional who has experience using harm reduction, somatic exercises, DBT, narrative therapy and more to help individuals process difficult life experiences. Trauma can stem from all sorts of things - from domestic violence to assault to motor vehicle accidents. My goal is to offer support and help people create a new normal so they can learn to feel safe and enjoy life more.
— Jessica Loftus, Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Port Jefferson Station, NYMy approach to trauma therapy is present-focused. Clients are free to share details of past traumatic experiences but I will not be forcing any of this. You are in charge. My hope is that we can figure out how to improve functioning in your day to day life. Learning what your triggers are, creating strong grounding skills and finding safe places and resources and supports is a major part of this work. And finding meaning in your life and what your survival means is a major part of our work.
— Deb Dettman, Clinical Social Worker in CHICAGO, ILMost mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, addiction, and disordered eating can be traced back to a history of trauma which may include a singular event or a life time of distressing events. Trauma therapy aims to help resolve traumas from childhood (e.g. abuse, bullying, or violence), adulthood (e.g. relationship trauma, sexual assault), as well as tragic losses, infidelity, and accidents.
— Lalo Rivera, Licensed Professional Counselor in San Antonio, TXI provide frontline treatments for trauma, including Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, and Written Exposure Therapy. Often trauma can impact how we think about ourselves, others, and the world, as well as how view the trauma itself and whether we are to blame or "should" have done something differently. Further, trauma can lead us to avoid thoughts, feelings, and places that no longer feel safe. Trauma-focused therapies will help you take back your life.
— Jill Morris, Clinical Psychologist in St. Louis Park, MNI've worked for over 20 years in various communities with clients of all ages, who have been impacted by all types of trauma.
— Danielle Shannon, Clinical Social WorkerAs a trauma therapist with advanced training and years of experience, I specialize in helping clients heal from complex and acute trauma. Utilizing evidence-based approaches like EMDR and techniques informed by the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD), I provide compassionate, tailored care. My goal is to create a safe space for clients to process their experiences, regain control, and build resilience.
— Tyler Woody, Licensed Professional Counselor in Fort Collins, COI have been a trauma/EMDR therapist since 1999. Experiencing trauma can have a profound impact on your life, including your sense of safety in the world. Fortunately, with the help of EMDR or Flash Technique, for PTSD from a single incident, like an assault, you can start feeling better in 3-8 sessions. If you've experienced childhood trauma, or have chronic PTSD, therapy takes place at a slower pace in longer-term therapy--but can include EMDR.
— Lisette Lahana, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in St Petersburg, FLTrauma-Focused Therapy is a specific approach to therapy that recognizes and emphasizes understanding how the traumatic experience impacts mental, behavioral, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. This type of therapy is rooted in understanding the connection between the trauma experience and the emotional and behavioral responses. The purpose of trauma-focused therapy is to offer skills and strategies to assist you in better understanding, coping with, and processing emotions and
— Eryn Hicker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in ,I have worked with survivors of domestic and interpersonal violence where I helped people work through the impacts of trauma and grief with sensitivity, gentleness, and understanding. Additionally, I am trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, a body-based approach healing centered around healing trauma and creating wellbeing.
— Jun Akiyama, Licensed Professional Counselor in Longmont, COTrauma trained and trauma informed to practice with evidence based interventions and approach.
— Meghan McCoy- Smith, Psychologist in Talleyville, DEI'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, NYI have a passion for those of us that have suffered tragedies that are not our fault and want to still have a healthy, meaningful life. The hard part about trauma is we experience it in the present moment--have you ever felt like you overreact? That your body 'takes over' and you don't know why you behave in a certain way? Trauma therapy is a beautiful space to explore healing, integration, knowledge of trauma responses and learning to have self compassion for the hard road of healing.
— Amy Lynch, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Littleton, COAs a psychologist specializing in trauma therapy, I support individuals in healing from past experiences and moving toward emotional well-being. Using evidence-based approaches, I help clients process trauma, build resilience, and regain a sense of control over their lives. My focus is on creating a safe, compassionate environment where healing can begin, empowering clients to reconnect with themselves and their world in a meaningful way.
— Dempsey Young, Psychologist in State College, PANavigate trauma healing with safety and ease. I have received extensive training and experience working with trauma recovery in individual, family and community spaces for over a decade. I am trained in Trauma Focused CBT, Prolonged Exposure, EMDR, and Child Parent Psychotherapy. I have worked with clients recovering from trauma in all levels of care and acuity, and continue to dedicate my work to offering effective treatment for all disorders related to trauma.
— Kelsey Harper, Clinical Psychologist in Santa Monica, CA