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
With over 30 years of experience in school psychology, I can help you identify the cause of your child's learning and/or behavioral problems and offer actionable recommendations for you, your child, and the school. Experienced with all aspects of learning disabilities, autism spectrum, health impairments such as ADHD and anxiety, trauma history, and traumatic brain injury and offering my...
If you are here reading this, you are brave. It takes courage to look inward and contemplate change. Every thought, behavior, and feeling you have that gets you closer to who you want to be and the life that you want to live is an accomplishment. I greatly enjoy and working with people across many ages, backgrounds and circumstances . I have experience working with clients ranging from 4 years ...
I have over 20 years of experience in the field of mental health and I have learned over the years, that my clients are often my greatest teachers. I believe in meeting people where they are and working with my clients to create a treatment plan that is suited to their unique needs. In addition to individual therapy, I also provide psychological testing/evaluation services. I hold a Master's...
I initially specialized in treating PTSD, and trauma therapy continues to be one of my main passions. I have a diverse experience with a wide range of mental health/neurological disorders but more importantly, an ideal patient would be one who is open and willing to process difficult topics and memories as opposed to continuing to engage in avoidance (a short term bandage for a long term injury...
If you've ever felt broken, lost, or disconnected I'm the kind of therapist that can support you through your journey of finding lasting change. The beliefs you hold about yourself and the world, your emotions, your memories, and your habits all can influence mental and physical health. When we learn to quiet the mind and unite with the body we learn how to break free from habitual and painful...
In the adult client, I especially enjoy witnessing one's ability to reject ineffective patterns of thinking in order to reach and sustain personal growth. Facing what we find to recognize either by internal or external forces that needs correction, is the first step in the process of effecting change. In adolescents, a shift to effect change can be a bit more challenging but no fault of theirs....
Recent events have had a major impact on us all. From social isolation, increased tensions, and financial difficulty, everyone seems to be struggling in some way. You are not alone so please don't suffer in silence. Alcohol, drugs, and pornograhy often seem like a good way to escape. Unfortunately, this can result in anxiety, depression, or loss of relationships. I am here to support you on you...
I believe that we have all of the tools in us already to make the change we desire. Therapy can serve to identify and access those qualities, offering a place to create a safe relationship with another-- to explore and strengthen ones' sense of self, and to work through challenges because life can be tough. Do you have trouble liking yourself? Do you struggle with low confidence, anxiety or oth...
Looking to change habits that affect yourself and loved ones? We will work together to uncover the root problems you experience and develop the courage to overcome them. You will find my therapeutic methods build resilience, reduce avoidance, lessen conflict behaviors, and build powerful connections with yourself to find true belonging with others. If you're open to a flexible treatment approac...
Need to talk to someone unbiased who will challenge, support and not pacify you? If so, am the clinician for you. My mantra is: "it doesn't matter where your journey begins; only where it ends and what you pass and pick up along the way." For the past nine years I have served the "working well" (i.e...individuals like you facing every day struggles) and individuals in the criminal justice syste...
Every child needs a nurturing environment that allows them to grow into productive adults; however, from childhood into adulthood there are times that adversity presents itself. The road can become rocky and sometimes stop with no apparent direction in which to travel. When the road is too bumpy and travel is difficult, a therapist can help by serving as guide and aid and walk with you until th...
Sometimes, the stress of daily life can exhaust our ability to cope. A child struggling in school, family conflicts, traumatic events, major life transitions, the loss of a loved one, friend, or pet, financial and/or medical issues, pregnancy and the birth of a child—all of these experiences can leave us feeling overwhelmed, helpless, and defeated. From experience and research, we know that...
Welcome to my Psychology Today profile. I am a licensed psychologist based in Salt Lake City, Utah with a specialization in psychological assessment and evaluation. I have advanced training in learning disability evaluations, substance use evaluations, attention deficit hyperactivity evaluations, and psychiatric diagnostic evaluations. I offer a warm, comfortable environment to discuss your...
Featured in The Gazette, Fox 21 News, and awarded Best of Teller 2019 and 2020, Lisa Lima, owner of My Life Unleashed takes a unique approach toward working with her clients. As a clinical therapist with a background of nearly 15 years in canine training and behavior modification, I currently serve children, teens, and adults through the means of Animal-Assisted Therapy. In addition to inviting...
