Trauma Recovery

Understanding Your Trauma: A Transformative Journey

The experience of trauma can be incredibly challenging, and it’s essential to recognize the common pain points that individuals facing trauma often encounter.

You may find yourself reacting to past experiences in ways that don’t align with the person you aspire to be. You’ve likely attempted to address this, but the journey can be overwhelming, leading to frustration and, ultimately, a sense of defeat.

Day by day, you can feel increasingly burdened by the weight of your trauma, as if you’re stuck playing a character you never wanted to be.

Relief through Transformation

The good news – there is a path to relief and transformation, and I’m here to guide you through it.

As a therapist specializing in positive psychology and relational psychology, I bring a unique approach to your healing journey.

Together, we will explore and reshape your relationship with yourself, allowing you to forgive and find peace within.

The goal of our therapy is to provide you with the tools you need to shed the weight of your trauma and cease playing a character that no longer serves you.

Interactive and Goal-Oriented

Our therapy sessions are not just about talking; they are interactive and goal-oriented, designed to help you reach a place of healing and self-acceptance.

All it takes is the courage and bravery to take that first step toward transformation. You don’t have to carry the weight of your trauma any longer.

Reclaim your life, your peace, and your authentic self. It begins with that first courageous step.

Trauma sucks whether you’re an expert or not…

Growing up in a tumultuous household, I have a firsthand understanding of what it’s like to carry trauma for decades, grappling with unexplained actions and reactions. Even as a therapist with a unique set of tools at my disposal, it took me a long, challenging journey of deep self-exploration to comprehend my trauma fully and, most importantly, find the path to move beyond it. It was this personal experience that drove me to customize and refine these transformative tools, making them immediately effective, direct, and powerful in changing the narrative around your trauma.

One of the most effective tools for confronting and overcoming your trauma is Exposure Therapy. It is through this dynamic and evidence-based method that we can address your trauma head-on, facilitating a journey of self-discovery, growth, and healing. It’s not about spending years in therapy; it’s about making profound changes in months.

My unique perspective and professional expertise have guided the creation of a therapy experience that aims to bring fast, lasting change to those ready to take the brave step toward healing.

Prolonged Exposure Therapy will bring you peace.

Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) is a focused, highly effective, evidence-based approach for addressing trauma and reducing its impact on your life.

One of the primary goals of PE is to help you become desensitized to the triggers that have haunted you, allowing you to regain control over your life. When you reduce the emotional intensity and reactivity associated with traumatic memories, you’ll be able to navigate life’s challenges more easily.

PE provides a systematic and thorough way to process and heal from traumatic experiences, ensuring that no aspect is left unaddressed.

You’ll be amazed at the difference this short-term therapy can make in your life and relationships.

Here’s what Prolonged Exposure therapy looks like step by step…

Step 1: Creating a Safe Space

At the start of our Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy session, I want you to feel safe and secure. We’ll create a comfortable space where you can unpack and unwind, and I’ll explain the entire process before we begin. We’ll also set up an understanding that you can pause or stop the session at any time if it becomes too overwhelming and continue when you’re ready.

Step 2: Getting Grounded

We’ll begin by taking a few deep breaths to ground ourselves in the present moment. I may ask you to describe a calming place you can visualize in your mind, helping you create a mental safe space.

Step 3: Graded Exposure

The essence of PE is gradually facing the traumatic experiences and memories haunting you. We will start with the less distressing aspects, such as discussing the facts of the event. I may ask questions to help you recall specific details.

Step 4: Revisiting Traumatic Memories

As the session progresses, we will delve deeper into your traumatic memories. I will ask you to recount the event in the present tense, vividly describing your surroundings, emotions, and physical sensations as if you were reliving it. It might feel unsettling initially, but I will guide you through it, reminding you that you are in a safe space.

Step 5: Managing Anxiety

While revisiting these distressing memories, you may experience heightened anxiety. This is entirely normal. I will provide you with coping strategies to manage your anxiety during the session. Breathing techniques and grounding exercises can help you stay in control.

Step 6: Repetition and Habituation

The goal of PE is to reduce your emotional response to the traumatic memories over time. We will repeat this process in subsequent sessions, gradually increasing the level of detail and distress you explore. It’s essential to understand that, through repetition, the traumatic memories will become less distressing, and your anxiety will decrease.

Step 7: Homework Assignments

To make the therapy effective, you will have “homework” assignments between our sessions. This might include listening to your recordings of the traumatic memories or engaging in vivo exposure, where you confront real-life situations that trigger your trauma. I’ll be there to guide you through these assignments.

Step 8: Progress and Healing

As we continue this process, you will notice a reduction in the emotional charge associated with your traumatic memories. The goal is to help you regain control over your life and free yourself from the grip of your past trauma.

Prolonged Exposure therapy is designed to empower you, and my role is to support you through each step of this process. It may seem daunting initially, but with my guidance, you can experience a significant reduction in the emotional distress caused by your trauma, ultimately leading to healing and a brighter future.

The past doesn’t have to hold you back.

PE can liberate you from the grip past trauma has had on your life. The benefits of PE are remarkable; it can lead to profound transformation.

I’m sure you have questions, and I’ll gladly answer them during your free consultation.

You deserve a brighter, more peaceful future!

I’m here for you. Call today. Let’s talk more during your free consultation: (201) 688-7533.