Trauma can occur in any event that compromises your ability to cope. In a state of emotional distress, the brain freezes, and there is no ability to think rationally. Trauma for most people is complex and not derived from a single event. It is generally rooted in a series of small distressing events that affect the way you see yourself, others and the world around you.
Trauma Therapy in Los Angeles
Sometimes called trauma-informed or trauma-aware therapy, trauma therapy is a relatively new approach to helping people recover from traumatic experiences. The goal is to help people healing from trauma overcome distressing memories and other effects of trauma.
Signs You Might Need Trauma Therapy
Trauma comes in many forms, and sometimes even the survivors have trouble recognizing the seriousness of what they’ve been through. Any damaging event has the potential to leave lasting traumatic memories, even things that seemed manageable while they were happening. Common sources of trauma include:
- Natural disasters
- Emotional abuse by a family member or partner
- Domestic violence
- Sexual assault and sexual abuse
- Physical abuse
- Car crashes, accidents and other traumatic events that happen suddenly
- Being the victim of bullying
- Caregiver neglect
- Having a loved one who is mentally ill or has addiction issues
- The death or illness of a loved one
If you’ve experienced events such as these, even if they happened long ago, you may still be dealing with the resulting mental health issues today. Signs you’re still affected by past trauma include:
- Disturbed sleep or sleeping too much
- Depression or feelings of anxiety
- Overwhelming emotions
- Relationship issues and reduced quality of life
- Low self-esteem and confidence
- Addiction Issues
- Obsessing and ruminating
- Short attention span
- Avoidance and procrastination
How Trauma Therapy Helps Trauma Survivors
Trauma-informed therapy keeps the understanding of the impacts of trauma at the forefront of therapy. My approach avoids re-traumatization by creating an environment that is safe and empowering. In time, many clients find that they are more resilient, have deeper connections with themselves and others, and they have gone from surviving to thriving.
What to Expect From Trauma Therapy
One of the main approaches I use to treat trauma is EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. EMDR is one of the most evidence-based treatments for trauma. It has been shown to be twice as effective in half the amount of time of traditional talk therapy.
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You can heal from trauma and break free from the past. Call today or click the “Request Appointment” button below to book a free 30-minute consultation and find out how trauma therapy can work for you.
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