Is PTSD Preventing You From Achieving a Fulfilled Life?

You wish you could stop the troublesome thoughts from floating into your mind uninvited. If you could just figure out how to get past the painful reminders of experiences you didn’t want in the first place. You may wonder why you have to suffer and if you’ll ever get past this stuff that you wish had been put to rest already.  Whether you’ve experienced an extremely significant and painful event or many painful events over a long period of time, flashbacks and nightmares of the past can keep intruding into the present without treatment, causing you to suffer with unpleasant feelings like muscle tension, anxiety, panic attacks, anger, shame, guilt, nervousness, or absent-mindedness. You just want to be free from these unwelcome intrusions. You may wonder, “Why am I, as a capable adult, struggling so much with this stuff?” The answer might be that you are dealing with the symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).  PTSD occurs when we experience a stressful event, sometimes repeatedly, like emotional distress, leaving you with feelings of abandonment.  

PTSD Symptoms Are Extremely Difficult To Deal With On Your Own

You might be wondering if you are ever going to overcome this struggle. You might be asking yourself questions like, “Am I going crazy?” Rest assured that you are not alone.  Many people who have experienced trauma are some of the most resilient people on the planet.  What you are going through is not in any way a deficiency in you; it is a sign of resilience.  It is proof that your body knows you are striving for healing and that healing will be had.  The symptoms of PTSD are merely indicators that there is more healing work to be done.  We know that it can be hard to reach out for help.  Let us reassure you that we not only have the training and the skills to help you walk through this difficult time, but we are honored to do so and provide a non-judgmental, compassionate presence.  Together, we will take things one step at a time, at a pace that feels right for you.  You don’t have to go through this alone, and you will have a complete say in what you are and are not comfortable with exploring in PTSD treatment.

PTSD Treatment Can Provide A Safe Place To Heal

Even though it might be difficult to imagine how you’ll ever be able to break free from the struggle of PTSD, help is available. Studies have shown that the support of a skilled and effective counselor who will walk with you through the dark places and help guide you through to the other side helps. PTSD treatment can help you to experience reduced anxiety, clearer thinking, deeper relaxation, and a path to healing.  Many have experienced and overcome the debilitating effects of PTSD symptoms, and you can too.

You may still have reservations about ptsd treatment

• You may be hesitant to reach out because you may find it hard to trust others.

You’ve been through painful situations in the past.  Whether the hurts have come from betrayal, words, physical wounds, or other threats to your physical or emotional safety, each make it understandable that reaching out feels like taking a risk that could result in further hurt. Effective therapy requires a collaborative effort between you and the counselor. The power of therapeutic rapport is often far stronger than many realize. I like to focus specifically on building this trust with you by including you in every step of your healing.

•  You may fear being hurt again.

You aren’t being timid; you are being wise.  After all, you have learned that certain people, places, and things have not been safe for you, and this painful past learning can cause other areas of life to be colored negatively, too.  It makes sense that you want to avoid any more pain, to protect yourself, and to feel more like retreating than pushing outside of your comfort zone to try to move forward.  We can completely understand, and we promise that you can “try us out” to see if we’re a good fit for each other.  It’s important to us that you feel safe with us and our PTSD treatment approach, but it’s even more important to us that you find a therapist with whom you feel most comfortable working.

• You may be concerned that if you share your story that you might make things worse.

PTSD Treatment can help you understand your thoughts and feelings about what has happened to you, thus, improving your daily functioning. Treatment aims to teach you about the disorder, and work through fears associated with the traumatic event. You will learn to recognize and change thought patterns that lead to troublesome emotions, feelings, and behavior. This will lead you to feel empowered and in control of your own destiny.

How We Can Help

You are a unique individual, and you deserve a PTSD treatment plan that is customized to meet your individual needs.  We know that no single approach is the right one for every individual, and so we have been trained in a range of modalities including Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Our greatest passion is bringing healing to people who have been through a traumatic/stressful experience. We help our clients, who include adolescents, adults and families, to find healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their relationships so they know themselves as peaceful, complete, whole and safe. You will always be a valued part of the therapeutic alliance, and your input will play an important role as we work together.  We will approach your PTSD treatment as a team to help you identify and reach your goals in a timely manner with the professional support and expertise to make it possible.

Learn More About PTSD Treatment

Your well-being is important, and you don’t have to continue suffering through PTSD on your own.  Together, we can work through the painful parts of your life’s journey and help you to gain the tools to be able to put the past in the past and help you gain solid footing on moving forward toward a healthier and more peaceful future.   

When you are ready to connect, please contact us below.  We look forward to hearing from you and will be happy to answer any further questions or address any concerns you may still have about getting starting with PTSD treatment. 

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