Trauma & PTSD
Have you experienced a traumatic event?
Most people will experience trauma in their lifetime. Some examples of trauma include emotional/physical/verbal abuse, neglect, the sudden death of a loved one, exposure to violence, discrimination, assault, combat, religious abuse, or a natural disaster. Trauma can be experienced directly or witnessed.
The effects of trauma can cause a person to live with deep emotional pain, fear, confusion, or posttraumatic stress far after the event has passed. The support, guidance, and assistance of a therapist are fundamental to healing from trauma.
Symptoms of trauma and adverse events can vary widely. Commonly, the following are experienced:
- Avoiding specific locations, sights, situations, and sounds that serve as reminders of trauma
- Avoidance of memories or feelings related to trauma
- Intrusive thoughts, nightmares, or flashbacks
- Anger, irritability, and hypervigilance
- Aggressive or reckless behavior
- Sleep disturbances
- Loss of interest in activities that were once enjoyable
- Difficulty remembering details of the distressing event
- Change in beliefs, emotions, and/or behavior since the trauma
- Depression
- Anxiety
Research has proven psychotherapy to be the most effective form of treatment for PTSD and trauma disorders. Our providers are well versed in the most effective psychotherapies to include:
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy
- Narrative Exposure Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
We also offer psychotherapy services that are helpful additions in trauma focused treatment, such as:
If you or someone you know is experiencing lasting effects of trauma, we invite you to contact us today.