Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are a few emotions that can linger post traumatic events. We can help you overcome these symptoms and guide you through the process of grief and healing.
As a psychologist specializing in trauma and PTSD, my treatment approach is rooted in compassion, safety, and evidence-based interventions. Through therapies such as cognitive processing therapy (CPT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), I collaborate with individuals to process traumatic memories, challenge negative beliefs, and develop effective coping strategies. Creating a safe therapeutic environment is paramount, allowing clients to explore their experiences at their own pace while feeling supported and validated. Psychoeducation about trauma responses and self-regulation techniques empowers individuals to manage symptoms and regain a sense of control over their lives. Additionally, I integrate mindfulness practices, relaxation techniques, and grounding exercises to promote emotional regulation and resilience. My goal is to facilitate healing, restore a sense of safety, and empower individuals to thrive beyond their traumatic experiences.
Trauma does NOT need to be a lifelong burden. There is so much that we now know about the body and brain connection in healing trauma. With compassion and a plan, I help you get unstuck, get past triggers, and handle future stressors. I have extensive training in understanding and healing trauma whether it is recent or from long ago.
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, ACS, BC-TMH, EMDRIA Certified, Qualified ART
Dr. Lucy Underwood and Associates are well known in Dallas-Fort Worth and throughout Texas for their cutting edge treatment of trauma and PTSD. The Team works with individuals from high risk professions (e.g., Military Veterans, First Responders, Healthcare Workers, etc.) and as well as individuals who have been developed a trauma response from exposure to adverse life events (e.g., children of alcoholics, sexual assault, domestic violence, life changes, divorce, etc.). Dr. Underwood and Associates are advanced trained in EMDR and Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
I have extensive experience and training working with abused and traumatized children. I offer compassionate and supportive care to help you or your child recover from traumatic experiences.
Experiencing trauma can profoundly affect one's emotional, physical, and psychological well-being, sometimes culminating in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). At Relevant Connections, we recognize the deeply personal nature of trauma and its lingering effects. Leveraging the transformative power of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, our therapists work collaboratively with clients to address the roots of their traumatic memories. EMDR has been clinically proven to accelerate the healing process, allowing individuals to process distressing memories more rapidly. By reconfiguring your relationship to past events, we aim to foster a sense of healing, empowerment, and liberation from the chains of past trauma. Embark with us on a path to reclaim your inner peace and resilience.
Seeking a therapist can be a little scary. I'd love to speak with you on the phone to answer any questions you may have and to encourage you. My goal is to help you find direction and peace of mind, using your unique traits and talents.
Trauma and PTSD
Experiencing or witnessing traumatic events can lead to Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). At ARC, we offer specialized trauma-informed care to help individuals process their experiences, reduce symptoms, and regain a sense of safety and control in their lives.
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licenced Marriage and Family Therapist Associate and National Certified Counselor
Learn about the wonderful mechanisms in your brain and body that are striving to keep you continually safe from threats, while intentionally teaching your brain and body to experience and re-learn safety in as many areas of distress as possible.
Many individuals have experienced trauma and PTSD but have not received treatment. Some individuals only experience a few trauma or PTSD symptoms, and do not meet the requirements for a full diagnosis; yet their symptoms significantly interfere in their personal well-being, life, marriage or other relationships. Drawing upon many evidenced based approaches, I will tailor a therapeutic solution that fits you and your circumstance to help you heal, let-go, and come into a new way of being.
This will allow you to become fully functioning in your own life, marriage or relationship. Many of my clients have been victims of rape, violence, or have experienced the hostilities of war and are seeking a new approach to treatment. They want to be free of the intrusive and unwanted memories that impede their present health.