Trauma is a severe, emotionally distressing response to an event or series of events. Events generally categorized as traumatic include accidents, natural disasters, abuse, terminal illness, and death. Trauma can result in mental health concerns, such as mood disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Acute Stress Disorder. People with significant trauma also have an increased likelihood of other health problems, including those with physical health.
Available Treatment Options
Treatment for trauma includes types of therapy like Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Prolonged Exposure, and Psychodynamic Therapy. Therapists and counselors work with individuals to determine what kind of therapy to address their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors related to trauma.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Trauma
I work with children, adults, families, and veterans who want to work on healing their trauma and Moral Injury. I do not sit and ask you how you feel and spend the session talking about your week. I believe in relinquishing the control your trauma has on you.. I believe in eliminating the guilt, shame, and blame you have decided is your "Normal". I believe in collaboration and if that takes the...
An Intensive Outpatient Trauma Program (IOTP) Our patients are coping with trauma issues in individual therapy and would like additional support to strengthen their ability to understand their trauma, how it has impacted them and how to heal. They can learn in our program that they are not alone and that they have personal strengths they can harness to increase their well-being and achieve...
My approach reflects current best practices in developmental, educational and clinical psychology tailored to people's individual aspirations and styles. My purpose is to provide knowledge and skills that improve your ability to manage thoughts, feelings and relationships in order to create less stress and more enjoyment in life. I work with children, adolescents, and adults using leading,...
Do you feel like you spend all your energy managing your fear or depression, trying to prevent panic attacks, and hiding your anxiety from those around you? You're here because you're unsure if you can overcome what's holding you back and it feels like nothing helps. From our first session together our providers will give you concrete tools and ideas to help you manage your symptoms once and fo...
I work with individuals and couples who struggle with various internal- and/or external challanges that impact their lives, relationships, and/or overall well-being. Maybe you are taking care of a loved one, or suffer from a chronic illness, perhaps you had a new baby and find yourself struggling with this beautiful, yet life-changing transition, or you plan on taking the next step in your...
I practice an Existential Counseling and Analysis. One of the core tenets of Existentialism is that all knowledge is personal and situated — ‘rooted’ one might say. The best way to better specify my orientation might be to be to personalize and situate it in my education training. My first exposure was to Existential Thomism from which I absorbed the idea that ‘existence precedes essence’, mean...
Sometimes you wonder: When did life become so tough? Wasn't I supposed to be happy by now? Depression and anxiety rob us of the joy we deserve to feel in our lives. Difficult events from the past and PTSD can make it harder to cope. There may be loss, and the heavy weight of grief. Or betrayal by a trusted one, perhaps a parent, friend, partner. Abuse, hurt, and the shame that often plagues tho...
My philosophy is to treat a person as a whole and not just address one piece of their lives, which will ultimately lead to future issues. I like to meet a person where they are at in life and walk beside them as they work through personal issues and grow as an individual. The road of life is full of bumps, twists, turns, and the occasional unexpected detour. Having someone beside you to help gu...
I am a Black (African-American) therapist who draws upon the relevant shared experiences of myself and my clients. I will walk side by side with you as we develop a personal roadmap for you to navigate life's challenges. Having a therapist who is objective, empathetic, and has practical experience with severe trauma can be extremely helpful in treatment. I bring a lived experience approach to m...
Do you feel anxious and unsure of yourself? Does Anxiety or Depression or another mental health issue stop you from living the life you desire? Or maybe you have a disability on top of all this and want to go to college, have a career or live independently but don't know where to start. You can feel better and have the confidence to go after your goals. Give me a call or email me and we'll talk...
With over 15 years of experience in the mental health and social services field, I take pride in providing a safe and non-judgmental space for people to share their burdens and explore new ways of coping with life's challenges. Taking the first step to seek counseling takes courage. For some, it can be frightening, intimidating and uncomfortable; for others, embarrassing. My goal is to help mak...
We're different. We work with you to address your pain points, develop tangible coping tools and integrate your entire body into the work. When experiencing a mood disorder, chronic anxiety or depression, stress, chronic pain, insomnia, life transitions, and just emotional uneasiness, we must not forget how integrated our brain is with our body. For years, traditional mental health therapy took...
I believe that the most important indicator of success in therapy for any client is how comfortable the client feels with their therapist. Once their comfort level is established with me- the work can begin in a positive and practical manner for Adults and Children with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Multicultural Issues, Couples, Women's Issues, and Work Related Issues to name a few . I incorpor...
I have the privilege of participating in people's journey through life as a mental health therapist. This responsibility is taken with utmost importance and genuine care. I am experienced in treating individuals, families, and couples. The ultimate goal is to help them develop the life they seek. This is accomplished by building a supportive and nonjudgmental environment. I have extensive...
