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Counseling for Trauma

Healing is possible. You do not have to carry this alone.

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 recover with the love and support of family and friends, others discover the effects of lasting trauma: deep emotional pain, fear, confusion, or posttraumatic stress that lingers long after the event has passed. In these circumstances, the support, guidance, and assistance of a therapist are fundamental to healing.

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Trauma symptoms

According to the DSM-5, trauma presents across four categories of symptoms:

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

How we help

Research has proven psychotherapy to be the most effective form of treatment for trauma. We draw from several evidence-based approaches and tailor treatment to what feels right for you.

EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is one of the most well-researched therapies for trauma. It helps the brain reprocess traumatic memories so they lose their emotional charge. Wendy Boring-Bray, DBH, LPCC is trained in EMDR and leads this work on our team.

Trauma-informed CBT

Cognitive behavioral therapy helps clients understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in the aftermath of trauma. We work collaboratively to challenge unhelpful patterns and build more grounded ways of relating to difficult experiences.

Somatic approaches

Trauma is stored in the body as much as the mind. Somatic approaches help clients tune into physical sensations, release held tension, and restore a sense of safety from the inside out — without requiring you to talk through every detail of what happened.

EMDR Trained

Wendy Boring-Bray, DBH, LPCC is trained in EMDR, which is one of the most well-researched therapies for trauma. If you are interested in EMDR specifically, Wendy leads this work on our team.

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What to expect

Starting trauma therapy can feel daunting. Here is what we want you to know before you reach out:

You set the pace

We will never push you to go somewhere you are not ready to go. Trauma therapy is not about forcing yourself to relive painful memories — it is about building safety first, then moving forward only when you feel ready.

You do not have to tell us everything right away

Many people worry they will have to recount every detail of what happened. You do not. We work with what you are comfortable sharing, and we follow your lead throughout the process.

Things may feel harder before they feel easier

It is normal for some sessions to stir up difficult feelings. This does not mean therapy is not working — it often means it is. We will help you build coping tools so you feel supported between sessions as well.

Healing is not linear

Progress in trauma therapy rarely looks like a straight line. There will be breakthroughs and setbacks. We hold the long view with you and celebrate every step forward, no matter how small.