Therapy for Trauma and PTSD
There’s a sense of uneasiness living in your body, and a dark cloud that’s been following you around wherever you go. They get in the way of your work and your relationships, even years after that terrible thing happened. They get in the way of you trusting other people, trying new things, and spending time with friends/family. You want to “logic” your way through it; you know it was years ago, it is something that you have recovered physically from, and that you are safe now but it doesn’t feel like that.
You Might be Experiencing Some of These Symptoms:
Feeling distant, cut off, or withdrawn from friends and family
Avoidance of certain people or places
Flashbacks
Nightmares
Feeling detached or confused
Fear
Not calling or texting your friends or family back
Anger and irritability
Drinking home alone with your pets
Depression
Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
Trouble getting out of bed
The trauma reactions you are experiencing are a normal reaction to an abnormal event or situation.
“I just want to feel better…”
If you want to free your body of the trauma that lives inside, you’ve come to the right place. Our team members can provide a safe place for you to reprocess your trauma in a way that provides you with relief. You may have heard of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). This is a highly effective clinical approach to desensitizing current triggers of trauma and reprocessing memories of traumatic experiences. This type of therapy goes beyond traditional talk therapy by including bilateral stimulation, stimulating both sides of your brain to facilitate a faster healing process. EMDR can be used for a single traumatic event, or wounds experienced in childhood.
If you have experienced a single event of trauma such as going on a tough call as an emergency responder or a difficult deployment as a service member you can use EMDR or Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). CPT is highly effective in mitigating the effects of PTSD, depression and anxiety. Give us a call today and we can walk you through what may be best for your individual case and experiences.
FAQ
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Yes! EMDR can be provided during telehealth appointments.
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It depends on you and your circumstances. Give us a call and we are happy to talk about this further. If engaging in cognitive processing therapy (CPT), the treatment protocol is 12 sessions. We typically add 2-3 sessions prior to beginning the protocol to increase coping skills and strategies.
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Our therapists have experience in treating a wide range of traumatic experiences, from childhood trauma to workplace trauma.
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CPT is most effective for singular traumatic events such as a difficult call as an emergency responder or a deployment-related incident. It can be completed in as few as 9 sessions, but most often takes 12. CPT is not a good fit for folks who don’t have time or ability to do homework outside of sessions. EMDR is effective for both singular traumatic events in adulthood as well childhood trauma. EMDR does not require homework outside of sessions and would be a good fit for individuals who have busy lives. Because EMDR uses bilateral stimulation, moving your eyes from side to side, it is recommended that you consult your doctor if you have any eye condition, neurological condition, or any other medical concern that may be impacted by moving your eyes from side to side
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Yes. Bilateral stimulation can be achieved through self-administered tapping on both sides of the body or holding EMDR tappers.
