Trauma-Informed Therapy

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Trauma-informed therapy is a therapeutic approach that recognizes the impact of trauma and emphasizes creating a safe and supportive environment for individuals to heal. It shifts the focus from "what's wrong with you" to "what happened to you," acknowledging the potential impact of past trauma on a person's current experiences and behaviors. This approach prioritizes safety, trustworthiness, collaboration, and empowerment, helping individuals to build resilience and regain a sense of control. 

Wondering How Past Experiences Still Affect You Today?

Who Can Benefit from Trauma-Informed Therapy?

  • Individuals with PTSD and other trauma-related disorders:

    This includes those with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder, or other stressor-related disorder.

  • Individuals with mental health conditions and a history of trauma:

    Depression, anxiety, and other conditions may be exacerbated or rooted in trauma experiences.

  • Individuals who have experienced adverse events:

    This includes accidents, natural disasters, physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, combat-related trauma, or other forms of violence.

  • Individuals with ongoing stressors:

    Poverty, discrimination, chronic illness, or other long-term stressors can also lead to trauma-related difficulties.

  • Individuals who struggle with:

    Trust and forming healthy relationships, managing emotions effectively, feeling safe and secure in their environment, experiencing flashbacks or nightmares, or feeling disconnected from themselves/others

  • Individuals who are ready to address their trauma in a safe and supportive environment:

    This includes those who want to work through their trauma at their own pace and develop coping mechanisms.

Trauma-Informed Therapy Can Help

By prioritizing safety, trust, collaboration, and empowerment, this approach helps you build resilience and regain a sense of control.

Specific Approaches we use:

  • This combines cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques with a trauma-informed lens. It is specifically designed to address the unique needs of children and adults who have experienced trauma.

  • Uses bilateral stimulation, like eye movements, to help individuals process traumatic memories.

  • Focuses on the connection between the body and mind, helping individuals release trauma stored in the body.

  • Helps individuals re-author their trauma stories and find new meaning.

  • Effective in managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal skills, often helpful for trauma survivors.

  • Especially helpful for children, allowing them to express and process trauma through play.

Start Your Journey with Trauma-Informed Therapy at Inspiring Wellness Counseling

Healing from trauma is possible. Our therapists provide compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to your needs, so you can begin to feel safe, connected, and empowered again.

Inspiring Wellness Counseling offers both online and in-person trauma-informed therapy sessions.

Common questions about Trauma-Informed Therapy:

    • No. We go at your pace. You decide what to share and when you’re ready.

    • It emphasizes safety, trust, and empowerment while using methods proven to help trauma survivors heal.

    • Yes. Techniques like EMDR and grounding skills can reduce these symptoms.

    • It depends on your needs. Some clients find relief in weeks, while others benefit from longer support.

    • No. It can help anyone whose past or ongoing experiences are affecting their current life.