Trauma Therapy in Marietta, GA

What Is Trauma And How Does It Manifest?

Trauma is a psychological, emotional, or physical response to an event or experience that is overwhelming and causes feelings of helplessness, fear, or distress. Trauma can arise following a single traumatic event, such as a car accident or natural disaster. It can also result from long-term exposure to distressing experiences, such as sexual abuse, neglect, or violence.

Life transitions, such as divorce, job loss, or the death of a loved one, can be especially difficult. People who have experienced trauma may have a wide range of complaints such as stress, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and more. These can include:

Trauma can also lead to harmful coping mechanisms, such as substance use or self-harm.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is vital to seek professional help. A therapist trained in trauma-focused therapies can help you process your experiences and begin to heal.

How Can Trauma Therapy Help?

While there is no one-size-fits-all approach to trauma therapy, some general principles can help manage the effects of trauma. These include:

Identifying And Expressing Emotions

Many people who have experienced trauma find it difficult to process and express their emotions. Trauma therapy can help them understand and say what they are feeling.

Improving Coping Skills

Trauma can make it difficult to cope with everyday life. Trauma therapy can help people develop coping mechanisms to deal with stressors healthily.

Rebuilding Trust 

Trust is often broken after trauma. Trauma therapy can help people rebuild trust in themselves and others with boundary setting and communication skills.

Addressing Beliefs

Negative beliefs about oneself, others, and the world can develop following trauma. Trauma therapy can help people challenge and change these beliefs.

Resolving Grief

Grief is a common reaction to trauma. Trauma therapy can help people work through their grief and find a resolution that they can live with.

Developing Self-Compassion 

Self-compassion can be challenging to come by after trauma. Trauma therapy can help people be kinder to themselves and create a more positive outlook on life.

Managing Symptoms

Trauma can cause various physical and mental health symptoms. Trauma therapy can help people manage these symptoms and feel better.

Improving Relationships

Trauma can strain relationships. Trauma therapy can help people repair and strengthen their relationships.

Finding Meaning

Trauma can leave people feeling lost and without purpose. Trauma therapy can help people find meaning in their lives again.

Reprocessing The Traumatic Event

Trauma therapy can also use therapeutic techniques such as EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) to help you change how your brain responds to the trauma at the biological level.

We Are Experienced In Working With Clients Who Have Trauma And PTSD

We understand that like depression and anxiety, trauma can present in a variety of ways. We provide a safe and supportive environment for our clients to explore their experiences and learn skills to manage their symptoms. 

Our goal is to help our clients heal from their trauma and live healthy and fulfilling lives. If you live in Marietta and are feeling stuck following traumatic experiences, please contact us to arrange a consultation.