Stress and Trauma

Begin to heal your past or present wounds. Your trauma or stress does not define you.

What is PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), or a traumatic or stressful experience?

PTSD is a mental health condition triggered by a traumatic or terrifying event. This can cause flashbacks, nightmares, depression and severe anxiety.

Symptoms of Trauma:

  • Having experienced a terrifying or life-threatening event: this includes a perceived to be life threatening event.

  • Internal reminder of a traumatic event: dysregulated nervous system nightmares, flashbacks, etc.

  • Avoidance of external reminders: avoiding specific locations, people, events, etc.

  • Changes in mood or thinking.

  • Increased anxiety and/or depression.

Did You Know?

Up to 70% of American’s experience trauma at some point in their lives.

Psychological trauma can come from many places, such as sexual abuse, childhood abuse, bullying, witnessing scary situations, natural disasters, abusive relationships…and more!

It’s easy to get overwhelmed by memories or sensations that bring you back to the trauma. Our trained clinicians can help you manage these feelings.

  • Having experienced a terrifying or life-threatening event: this includes a perceived to be life threatening event.

  • Internal reminder of a traumatic event: dysregulated nervous system nightmares, flashbacks, etc.

  • Avoidance of external reminders: avoiding specific locations, people, events, etc.

  • Changes in mood or thinking.

  • Increased anxiety and/or depression.

To learn more about PTSD treatment, complete the form below. Our Practice Manager will contact you to set up an appointment with one of our counselors.

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  • Therapy to Help Your Needs

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