Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) is a form of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder that indicates someone experienced a repeated, prolonged trauma or multiple traumas that compounded upon one another. Children who experienced sexual or physical abuse during their formative years may develop C-PTSD. C-PTSD involves all of the criteria for PTSD (flashbacks, avoidant behavior, reactive behavior), but it also includes difficulty regulating emotions, maintaining a good self-image, and maintaining relationships.
Available Treatment Options
Therapeutic interventions that may help people with PTSD can also help those with C-PTSD. These therapies include Eye Movement and Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which uses lights, sounds, and cross-lateral brain stimulation to process traumatic memories; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps address unhelpful thought patterns and corresponding behaviors, and overall goals to regain a sense of self.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Complex Post Traumatic Stress (C-PTSD)
Deborah Danner has numerous certifications in trauma treatment and focuses sessions on helping you become more empowered in your life. She uses gentleness, honesty, and awareness to help previously ignored parts of you be heard. Patience and self-compassion are the centers of her therapy sessions. Her ultimate goal is to help you regain control of your life and love yourself.
Hi, I’m Emily. I specialize in trauma treatment and primarily see emerging adult and adult clients who are wounded by adverse childhood experiences. My clients often find me when they feel that they’ve exhausted all other options, or have taken plain old “talk therapy” as far as they can take it.
I aim to create a safe space to collaboratively process trauma and work on issues such as anxiety, depression, chronic illness, relationship struggles, abuse, life and career concerns, and issues around identity and creative expression. I also specialize in helping people recover from coercive control and influence, including survivors of cultic abuse and high demand groups.
Taking New Clients for EMDR as well as LLMFT Supervisees! I work with individuals, couples, and families. If you are looking to explore more about thoughts and feelings that are overwhelming you or you find yourself unable to enjoy life the way you want, then it is time to talk about it in a safe space. I work from a trauma informed perspective and my priority is to help you find strength and s...
I realize that no two people are the same and I tailor my therapy to meet the needs of my clients. Whatever you are struggling with I will help you to recognize the underlying problems, fully realize your strengths and adjust certain behaviors and thoughts to see things in a different and healthier way.
My mission is to provide healing, support and guidance for patients on their road towards he...
Do regrets, guilt, and shame consume your ability to feel happy? Does anxiety and stress effect your work or relationships? If this sounds like you, relief is available. I have been in clinical practice for over 20 years; combine my extensive experience with the latest treatments to help you bring about real and lasting change to your life. You deserve personalized and comprehensive treatment,…
I enjoy working with children who are struggling with emotional and behavioral regulation. My preferred modality with children is play therapy and santray. The goal in these modalities is to use the power of the therapeutic relationship to help the child build internal regulation and an understanding of how to cope in their world. I also enjoy working with youth and adults suffering from trauma...
My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief and understanding that the ability to heal and grow is inherent within every human being, and that every human has within them the strengths and wisdom needed to do so.
Hi, welcome; therapy is a journey of self-discovery. I work with individuals seeking an understanding of themselves and the world. As a therapist, I intend to provide a safe, nurturing space that allows you to share your narrative while collaborating on coping techniques that work for you. I use a holistic and culturally sensitive lens when listening to your story. In addition, I incorporate m...