Can Trauma Therapy Help Me?

Trauma therapy can help with a number of issues, including, if you: 

• feel jumpy, easily startled, fearful, highly anxious, or hyper-alert

• frequently feel disconnected from life or other people

• experience intense feelings of guilt, shame, or self-blame

• suffer from low self-esteem or self-worth

• feel chronically low, down, or irritable

• have nightmares or other sleep issues

• have a sense of hopelessness or helplessness

• experience physical sensations of tension, numbness, or exhaustion

About Trauma Therapy

The goal of trauma therapy is to not only alleviate the negative effects of the traumatic experience but to also help people experience what is sometimes called post-traumatic growth.  Post-traumatic growth refers to one’s ability to create positive growth and change after a traumatic event.  Post-traumatic growth doesn’t mean the traumatic event was good or wanted but does recognize when things happen to us that are outside of our control, our ability to heal and move forward in a meaningful way is positively impacted by our ability to make sense of the event its' impact.  Trauma therapy can help you not only decrease your current symptoms but can also assist you in re-processing the underlying traumatic event in a way that can lead to renewed feelings of safety, connection, value, peace, and purpose within your life.

Trauma Therapy with Margaret

When seeking therapy to address and resolve previous traumatic experiences it is necessary to not only treat your symptoms but also treat the underlying traumatic experience(s) that are causing your symptoms.  I have additional training in both Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), allowing us to tailor treatment to your unique needs and experiences and to treat the multitude of ways you may be impacted by those traumatic experiences, including cognitive, emotional, and physical effects.  Clients frequently choose to work with me due to my additional training and experience in these treatment approaches.  To learn more about ART please click here.  To learn more about IFS please click here.