Trauma Therapy:
Healing from Painful Experiences
Trauma therapy is a specialized approach designed to help you heal from experiences that overwhelmed your ability to cope - events like car accidents, physical or sexual abuse, combat exposure, natural disasters, sudden loss of a loved one, medical emergencies, or any situation that left you feeling helpless, terrified, or completely overwhelmed.
When something traumatic happens, your brain's alarm system gets activated to protect you. It floods your body with stress hormones, heightens your senses, and prepares you to fight, flee, or freeze. This response is perfectly normal and can actually save your life during dangerous situations.
However, sometimes after the traumatic event is over, your brain's alarm system gets stuck in the "on" position. It continues to react as if you're still in danger, even when you're completely safe. This can lead to symptoms like intrusive memories or flashbacks, nightmares, panic attacks, avoiding places or people that remind you of the trauma, feeling emotionally numb, or being constantly on edge and easily startled.
Trauma therapy helps reset your brain's alarm system. We work together at your own comfortable pace to:
- Process the traumatic memories in a safe, controlled environment
- Reduce distressing symptoms like flashbacks and panic attacks
- Help you feel safe and comfortable in your own body again
- Rebuild your sense of personal control and empowerment
- Reconnect with the people, places, and activities that bring meaning to your life
Modern trauma therapy is gentle and doesn't require you to relive every painful detail. The focus is on healing and reclaiming your life.