Recovering from Trauma
Experiencing a traumatic event can be life-changing. Most people will experience challenges after exposure to a trauma, including intrusive memories, nightmares, anxiety, sadness, irritability, difficulty concentrating, and difficulty sleeping. However, with time and support, most trauma survivors are able to recover from these challenges and return to their normal lives. In fact, research shows that many trauma survivors are able to grow from and find meaning in their experiences over time.
Nonetheless, for some trauma survivors, something happens to short circuit this natural recovery process. These survivors continue to feel haunted by memories of their trama, and often feel triggered by reminders they encounter in their day-to-day lives. These survivors typically go out of their way to avoid any reminders, thoughts, or feelings about their traumatic experience. They describe a fundamental change in the way they see themselves, other people, and the world. They struggle with a number of symptoms that significantly affect their quality of life, including self-blame, social isolation, hypervigilance, risky behavior, and insomnia.
If this sounds like you, then together we can identify a way to help you recover and ultimately grow from your traumatic experiences. I have extensive experience and training in evidence-based psychotherapy for PTSD and related disorders, including Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR). Although trauma-related disorders can feel overwhelming, there are treatments available that work and can help you reclaim your life.
Nonetheless, for some trauma survivors, something happens to short circuit this natural recovery process. These survivors continue to feel haunted by memories of their trama, and often feel triggered by reminders they encounter in their day-to-day lives. These survivors typically go out of their way to avoid any reminders, thoughts, or feelings about their traumatic experience. They describe a fundamental change in the way they see themselves, other people, and the world. They struggle with a number of symptoms that significantly affect their quality of life, including self-blame, social isolation, hypervigilance, risky behavior, and insomnia.
If this sounds like you, then together we can identify a way to help you recover and ultimately grow from your traumatic experiences. I have extensive experience and training in evidence-based psychotherapy for PTSD and related disorders, including Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR). Although trauma-related disorders can feel overwhelming, there are treatments available that work and can help you reclaim your life.