Understanding Trauma & Its Impact

Trauma refers to emotional responses resulting from deeply distressing or disturbing experiences. It can profoundly impact an individual’s emotional health, physical well-being, and day-to-day functioning.

Common symptoms include anxiety, depression, flashbacks, difficulty concentrating, and disrupted relationships. Trauma affects every individual differently, emphasizing the need for personalized treatment.

What Trauma Therapy Looks Like

Trauma therapy typically involves a combination of therapeutic methods designed to help individuals process and overcome traumatic experiences. Common approaches include:

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM)
• Somatic Experiencing
• Mindfulness training

Sessions generally focus on identifying triggers, developing coping mechanisms, and gradually visiting and resolving traumatic memories and releasing symptoms of trauma that are held in the body, in a safe environment.

Benefits of Professional Trauma Therapy

Engaging in professional trauma therapy can significantly improve one’s quality of life, including:

• Reduced anxiety and emotional distress
• Improved relationships at home, work, school, and other areas
• Enhanced emotional regulation and stability
• Better overall mental health
• Increased resilience and personal growth

Common Concerns & Misconceptions About Therapy

Many individuals hesitate to seek trauma therapy due to fears of being overwhelmed, judged, or misunderstood. Some worry therapy may worsen symptoms by revisiting traumatic experiences. However, skilled trauma therapists create safe, supportive environments, guiding clients gently and effectively through their healing journeys, ensuring sessions proceed at a manageable pace.

Trauma is often experienced as “too much, too fast,” and healing from the symptoms of trauma includes moving at a slow pace and helping clients differentiate the past from the present. 

Why Choose Tell Your Story Therapy?

Selecting a therapist who specializes in trauma is critical. At Tell Your Story Therapy, you’ll find:

• Credentialed therapists experienced in trauma therapy
• Therapists who move at an appropriate pace to ensure mind-body safety
• Confidential offices with caring therapists who want to help alleviate the distressing symptoms of trauma
• Consistent support from therapists, whether you are seeking short-term or long-term treatment, and whether presenting with one traumatic event or multiple events, and/or relational and attachment ruptures
• Every client is treated as a unique individual, and their personal history is respected

Self-Care Strategies Alongside Therapy

In addition to therapy, adopting practical self-care strategies can enhance recovery, including:

• Regular physical movement to help with release and/or being in nature
• Mindfulness meditation and breathing exercises to stay present
• Journaling and creative expression to know yourself better
• Maintaining healthy routines and sleep habits
• Engaging in enjoyable hobbies and interests to increase joy
• Building a reliable support network to increase community and connection

Take the Next Step

If you’re ready to begin your healing journey, contact us today for an initial phone consultation so that we can assess your needs and answer your questions.  Our compassionate therapists are here to support you every step of the way. You don’t have to heal alone—reach out now and reclaim your life.