Trauma-Focused Treatment

Do you identify with that word, trauma?

‘Big T’ traumas can be easily identified, significant events.

‘Little t’ trauma may not be as evident; and yet, it may daily impact your reactions, responses, or emotions.

If you find that you’re experiencing anxiety, guilt, shame, fear, detachment from your life and emotions, and even body pains or stomach issues, you may need to consider that word trauma further.

You don’t even have to use that word or label. What’s important is that something happened (or didn’t happen), and your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are reacting to it even if you aren’t.

Trauma can be big and bold or subtle and quiet.

Most of my career has been dedicated to specializing in working with trauma. Over and over throughout this time, people say that they just never thought to call that thing that happened trauma.

Maybe it wasn’t acknowledged at the time; it was easier for them, their friends, or families to move past it. And yet, it’s left a mark, an impact, and created a feeling of powerless or disconnection.

In my work, I’ve also heard repeatedly how powerful it can be to call trauma what it is. It doesn’t change what happened, and I’m not looking for someone to blame.

Recognizing trauma for what it is, however, allows us to recognize the impact.

Imagine this…

You were out for a hike, enjoying the sunshine and a day with your friends. The path is rocky and steep, but you’re navigating it well. Suddenly, you take a step, slip, and break your ankle.

You’re embarrassed, you don’t want to share this with anyone, and you are afraid of what people would say or think about you.

So, you limp around on this broken ankle for days… weeks. You want to tell someone… but don’t think they’d understand. So, you’ve kept it to yourself.

When friends invite you on a hike or out for a walk, you decline because you can’t move with your ankle like this. Everyone wondered what happened, they had no idea, and you, well, you’re left with a bad ankle.

Trauma requires healing, just like the ankle.

I know, trauma is more complicated than a broken ankle, but all the same, it needs to be looked at professionally and a treatment plan put in place for healing.

We can do that together.

How you tell this story about your past is important, and it’s difficult to get that healing and perspective all on your own.

You’ve been alone in this for so long.

There is no reason to hide your pain. It’s time to tell your story, mend what’s broken, and start enjoying your life.

You are not alone anymore. I am with you on this healing journey.

Call today for a free consultation, and let’s talk about how you can take that first courageous step: (916) 546-1887.