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.
"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.
Trauma is always with us. We re-experience traumatic events as we move from one phase of life to the next, and thus we must also re-process the trauma. Not doing so can lead to PTSD. Biologically, we are creatures that feel first, and think second. Thus, having a safe space to explore the emotional content of our trauma and validation for those feelings is an important step in moving forward.
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Trauma can result from big or small events. The result for both is that the event remains frozen in our brain bodies affecting our present day. The use of EMDR allows the brain to reprocess and resolve traumatic events.
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.
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.
Healing from trauma is a courageous journey—one that requires compassion, patience, and unwavering support. As a specialist in counseling clients with trauma, I provide a safe and nurturing space where you can begin to unpack the weight of your experiences and find a path towards healing. Using trauma-informed approaches and evidence-based techniques, we'll work together to gently navigate the complexities of your trauma, empowering you to reclaim your sense of safety and agency. Whether you're struggling with past abuse, accidents, or other traumatic events, I'm here to offer compassionate guidance and practical tools to help you move forward. Your trauma does not define you, and with the right support, you can rewrite your story and create a future filled with hope and resilience.