Trauma Therapy

 

     FOR FOLKS IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA & THROUGHOUT THE STATE     

 

“You can spend a lifetime trying to forget a few minutes of your childhood.”

 

The effects of trauma can have a lifelong impact. Trauma can alter how the brain functions, and its signs and symptoms can vary from finding it difficult to trust and being constantly on guard, to sudden panic and intrusive, anxiety-ridden thoughts. It can also feel like you are numb and disconnected and constantly in autopilot mode. Trauma can significantly lessen your quality of life.

Trauma can be a result of a singular event or something experienced on an ongoing basis. Domestic violence, rape, sexual abuse, physical abuse, medical procedures, car accidents, and natural disasters, can all cause significant trauma in one’s life. Growing up with developmental trauma, emotional neglect with little to no support, can be just as traumatic and leave lifelong scars.

Trauma therapy may include approaches like EMDR therapy and somatic experiencing, which help process trauma at a deeper level and support nervous system healing.

Dear Self, isolation was not the answer. I’m sorry that you were forced to go through big and scary stuff alone. Thank you for taking care of us. I can take it from here. You can rest now.

Are You Struggling from the Effects of Trauma?

  • I struggle with anxiety or depression

  • I constantly replay traumatic memories and events in my head

  • I am hyper vigilant or easily frightened

  • I am easily irritable, sometimes over the littlest things

  • I feel numb and disconnected from others

  • I feel like the joy has been sucked out of me and I am just going through the motions

  • I want to live an easier, happier, more connected life

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Trauma is Healed through Safe Relationships

Our Approach to Trauma Therapy

  • Before diving into the most painful moments of your life, we help you to first feel safe and grounded in your space and in your body. We do this through orientation and sensory strategies. The goal is to gain self-regulation skills to combat the relentless effects of trauma.

  • We cannot talk our way out of trauma. People oftentimes tell the same stories over and over again, but notice little to no change. We help you move through the trauma memories and symptoms by acknowledging body sensations, trapped emotions, and harmful messaging.

  • We help you allow space for both trauma and healing to be a part of your story. We assist in building understanding of the past and empowering a sense of hope for the future.

 

 Trauma is a fact of life, not a life sentence

If you’re unsure where to start, you can begin with mental health psychotherapy and we’ll help guide you toward the right approach.

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