Counseling for Trauma

Most people will experience trauma in their lifetime whether it’s a car accident, abuse or neglect, the sudden death of a loved one, a violent criminal act, exposure to the violence of war, or a natural disaster.

While many people can recover from trauma over time with the love and support of family and friends and bounce back with resiliency, others may discover effects of lasting trauma, which can cause a person to live with deep emotional pain, fear, confusion, or posttraumatic stress far after the event has passed.

In these circumstances, the support, guidance, and assistance of a therapist is fundamental to healing from trauma.

Trauma Symptoms

According to the four types of symptoms listed in the DSM-5

Avoidance Symptoms

Avoiding specific locations, sights, situations, and sounds that serve as reminders of the event
Anxiety, depression, numbness, or guilt

Re-experiencing Symptoms

Intrusive thoughts, nightmares or flashbacks

Hyperarousal Symptoms

Anger, irritability, and hypervigilance
Aggressive, reckless behavior, including self-harm
Sleep disturbances

Negative Mood and Cognition Symptoms

Loss of interest in activities that were once considered enjoyable
Difficulty remembering details of the distressing event
Change in habits or behavior since the trauma

Research has proven psychotherapy to be the most effective form of treatment for trauma. Most commonly, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) are used in treating trauma.

If you or someone you know matches the trauma symptoms listed above, I am confident that I can help and invite you to contact me today for a free consultation.

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“Haley is very easy to talk to and she is able to provide multiple approaches to dealing with issues.”
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- Samuel G.

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- Anonymous

“Haley uses the IFS approach very effectively, resonates with me in addressing my OCD and my broader challenges. Haley empowers me by putting me in control of my progress, guiding me to find my own answers. Haley has the ability to reflect back the person I hope to become, offers encouragement and support to achieve this vision.”
- Anonymous

“I feel like Laura “gets me.” I feel like she understands me and my feelings and my goals and when I am confused about things in my life she presents different perspectives that help me understand situations and other people better. She’s gone through a lot with me and I feel very well taken care of. There’s a lot of history and trust there.”
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“I really value leaving the appointment with phrases and ideas to recall when I’m dealing with a challenge. I think the most helpful thing I’ve gained working with Laura is better coping skills and communication skills.”
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“I enjoy Megan's open mind and also how she never seems frustrated or unhappy when it takes me several rambling sentences to try to get to a point. She also asks excellent follow up to clarify things and does not appear annoyed when she asks if I am talking about feeling X, and I have to say no, it is more like Y. I feel respected even when talking about very difficult things.”
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“I’ve known of Laura’s clinical work for over a decade. She has always practiced with integrity and with a strong level of clinical expertise. Clinicians under her leadership at True Course Counseling, practice and follow the same principles she exhibits as a clinician. If you’re looking for a strong clinician to support you in your change process give them a call.”
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Counseling for Trauma

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