Relief is just around the corner with therapy for trauma in Orlando
Whether you have experienced one big event or have been exposed to distressing situations over months or years, trauma leaves you with symptoms you might not even realize. You may feel overwhelmed with emotions, depressed, or anxious on some days while other days you might be feeling numb and detached. Perhaps you continue to keep yourself busy or distracted to avoid acknowledging difficult thoughts and feelings.
Maybe you are questioning whether or not you have trauma because your experiences aren’t violence or war. However it’s important to know about Complex Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD), as this kind of trauma occurs when there is prolonged exposure to distressing circumstances, like months or even years.
Whatever the specific symptoms, you are beginning to notice the negative impact this is having in other areas in your life:
- Struggling with panic, anxiety, and/or depression
- Difficulty concentrating on most days
- Inability to fall asleep even when you are exhausted
- Oscillating between very low energy and hyper vigilance
- Feeling like you are always on edge and can never relax
- Self-medicating with drugs and/or alcohol
- You may struggle with wanting closeness in a relationship, but often push away people you care about
Integrative, Evidence-based trauma therapy in Orlando
As a trauma-informed therapist in Central Florida, I offer therapy and mental health counseling services at my private practice in Orlando and Winter Park. Along with anxiety treatment and individual therapy for relationships, I specialize in providing evidence-based trauma treatment in Orlando.
Starting the healing process is made simple with online trauma therapy available to adults in Florida. You will experience a safe and supportive environment to help you heal from past experiences, create therapy goals, and explore personal challenges with guided support. Together, we'll collaboratively craft a plan tailored to your journey towards self-improvement.
Trauma therapy is a collaborative and well-paced experience where you are provided with evidence based trauma treatment in a safe and supportive environment. My work is informed by trauma therapy techniques from a range of therapeutic modalities, including:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): A structured approach that helps identify and change negative thought patterns.
- Mindfulness-Based CBT: Combines cognitive therapy techniques with mindfulness practices.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): An effective, evidence-based therapy designed to help you process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional impact..
It might feel impossible to imagine yourself living a life of emotional freedom and peace, but healing is possible.
Therapy for trauma helps you:
- Create safety within yourself and feel connected to your body
- Build a relationship with a trained therapist who understands you
- Change the relationship you have with the past
- Improve the quality of your relationships
- Address issues related to traumatic attachment
- Cope with stressful situations
- Gain a new appreciation for yourself and work towards self-compassion
My approach to therapy for trauma is evidence-based and integrates cognitive and somatic interventions. Along with CBT, DBT, and ACT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), or "parts work," has been most beneficial in my trauma recovery work.