Trauma can be caused by a specific event (like an accident, assault, or life-threatening event), a recurring event (like combat exposure or repeated abuse), or a developmental, childhood, or relational trauma (like physical or emotional neglect in childhood).
Trauma can also be caused by many other frightening situations, such as bullying, abuse, rape, crime, war, victimization, and shaming/humiliation.
You don’t have to live with symptoms of trauma and PTSD. Trauma therapy can help you get unstuck and return to feeling like yourself again. You can heal from trauma.
Psychiatric Nurse/Therapist, MSN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, International Certified Health Coach
Our team of experienced therapists is dedicated to providing compassionate and effective support for those struggling with the aftermath of traumatic events. We understand that every person's experience is unique, and we tailor our treatments to meet individual needs.
Through evidence-based therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), we help our clients process their trauma, manage distressing symptoms, and develop healthy coping mechanisms. Our goal is to empower individuals to regain a sense of safety, self-worth, and resilience.
I specifically focus on people with religious trauma. You might not have thought about your trauma as religious. But did you have a tough time growing up in a strict church environment? So did I. Maybe you didn't even realize the effect it had on you until much later in life.
I use Internal Family Systems therapy, which is an approach used specifically for trauma. However, it is not a PTSD approach. If you suffer from severe PTSD symptoms, I'm probably not the right fit for you. If you're not sure, schedule a free consultation. I can provide you with referrals to PTSD specialists if we decide that's appropriate.
Trauma doesn't necessarily have to be a single event. Instead, smaller, prolonged, or recurring stressful experiences can also be classified as traumatic. I work with clients who want to find ways to calm their nervous system so they aren't in a constant state of fight, flight, or freeze. They want to learn what their wants and needs are instead of being solely focused on making others around them happy. Learning to set boundaries is challenging but can significantly improve your relationships. Learning how to trust again may feel difficult, and therapy can be the first step in this process.
At Higher Vibrations Counseling Services, specializing in trauma is an empathetic journey toward healing and resilience. In my safe and understanding space, I am committed to guiding you through the process of overcoming trauma. Together, we'll explore personalized therapeutic approaches, empowering you to reclaim your strength and build a foundation for lasting healing. Contact me today to initiate this transformative path towards a brighter and more empowered future.
"Trauma is Trauma!" It is a belief that the client is the one that gets to define the situations that they feel have been impactful and have changed the course of their life. Using Trauma Focused-CBT, we will work side by side in helping to go through the trauma in a narrative fashion. This will be done only after building trust and using psychoeducation for a more thorough understanding of the impacts on trauma no matter what age it has occurred. It takes time to heal, but these are things that happened and do not have to hold you back anymore. Let's start the process of healing for you.
I offer a compassionate and evidence-based approach to support individuals in processing and healing from traumatic experiences, promoting emotional well-being and resilience.