Counselor/Therapist, Licensed Psychological Associate in Independent Practice
PTSD is an extreme anxiety reaction to trauma. Sometimes it is necessary to examine the past to let go of it completely. Sometimes it is necessary to learn techniques to purge intrusive thoughts and feelings. Like all anxiety it is based largely on our thinking patterns. Knowing we can change those thoughts give power to make substantial changes.
"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.