PTSD & Trauma

You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated.

Maya Angelou

Experiencing trauma can have a lasting impact on your mind and body, often leading to symptoms like anxiety, hypervigilance, intrusive thoughts, and emotional numbness. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can develop after distressing events such as abuse, accidents, combat, or loss, making it difficult to feel safe, trust others, or engage fully in daily life. Trauma affects everyone differently, and healing requires patience, understanding, and the right support.

Therapy provides a safe and compassionate space to process trauma, reduce distressing symptoms, and regain a sense of control. Through evidence-based approaches like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), EMDR, and mindfulness techniques, we help you reframe negative thought patterns, develop coping strategies, and rebuild emotional resilience. You are not alone in this journey—healing is possible, and we are here to guide you every step of the way.

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PTSD & Trauma Symptoms

Emotional

  • Intense anxiety or fear

  • Persistent sadness or depression

  • Feelings of guilt, shame, or self-blame

  • Emotional numbness or detachment

  • Mood swings or irritability

  • Difficulty trusting others

  • Feeling overwhelmed or easily startled

  • Difficulty concentrating or memory issues

Physical

  • Chronic fatigue or exhaustion

  • Muscle tension, headaches, or body aches

  • Difficulty sleeping or frequent insomnia

  • Increased heart rate or shortness of breath

  • Stomach issues (nausea, digestive problems)

  • Hyper-arousal (feeling "on edge" or easily startled)

  • Weakened immune system (frequent illness)

  • Unexplained aches and pains

Behavioral

  • Avoiding people, places, or situations that trigger memories

  • Withdrawal from family, friends, and social activities

  • Increased use of alcohol, drugs, or other substances

  • Engaging in reckless or self-destructive behaviors

  • Difficulty maintaining relationships or work responsibilities