Trauma Therapy
Personalized and supportive trauma therapy to help you heal and recover.
Are You Struggling with Painful Memories That Won’t Let Go?
Do you find yourself constantly reliving a traumatic event, unable to escape the feelings of fear and helplessness it caused? Are you overwhelmed by intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, or nightmares that make it hard to feel safe or at peace? Perhaps certain sounds, places, or smells bring back vivid memories of your trauma, causing your body to react as if the danger is still present.
Maybe you’ve tried talking to friends or family about your experience, but they don’t seem to understand the depth of your pain. Or perhaps you’re afraid of burdening them with your story or being judged for not “moving on.” Trauma can feel isolating, making it hard to connect with others or feel at ease in your daily life.
It Can Be Difficult to Heal When Trauma Keeps You Stuck in the Past
Experiencing trauma can make it challenging to feel safe, even when the threat has passed. You might avoid certain situations, people, or places that remind you of what happened. Or you might feel constantly on edge, waiting for something bad to happen again. This can make it hard to relax, trust others, or enjoy life’s simple pleasures.
At Mindful Reflections, we understand how deeply trauma can affect your life. But healing is possible. Our trauma therapy services are designed to help you process and move beyond the painful memories that keep you stuck. With our compassionate guidance and support, you can find peace and reclaim your sense of safety and control.
Even Though Trauma Is Common, It’s Rarely Talked About
What To Expect In Trauma Therapy Sessions
Therapy provides a safe, supportive space to explore your feelings and experiences without fear of judgment. Here, you can share your story and begin to understand how the trauma has impacted your life. You’ll learn tools to help manage overwhelming emotions and start to rebuild your sense of safety and trust.
Our approach to trauma therapy is holistic, addressing not just the emotional pain, but also the physical and psychological effects of trauma. We believe in treating the whole person, considering all aspects of your well-being in the healing process.
Specialized Trauma Therapies: EMDR and Brainspotting
At Mindful Reflections, we offer specialized therapies to help you heal from trauma on a deeper level. Two of these methods are Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Brainspotting, which are particularly effective in processing traumatic memories and reducing their emotional impact.
EMDR is a therapy that helps your brain reprocess traumatic memories, so they no longer cause distress. During EMDR sessions, you’ll focus on a specific traumatic memory while following the therapist’s guided eye movements. This process helps the brain to “digest” the trauma, allowing you to recall the memory without experiencing the intense emotional response that once accompanied it.
Brainspotting is another powerful tool for trauma healing. This method works by identifying points in your visual field that correspond with “spots” in your brain where traumatic memories are stored. By focusing on these spots while processing traumatic events, Brainspotting helps to access and release the stored trauma, providing relief from symptoms like anxiety, panic, and hypervigilance.
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FAQ:
Will I have to relive the trauma to heal from it?
During sessions, we will reflect on the trauma—but not spend all our time there. Long-lasting healing isn’t just about verbally processing traumatic events. The aim of our sessions is to access the deeper parts of the brain that store the trauma and the emotions that are tied to it. The goal of therapy isn’t to dwell on the birth trauma you experienced, but to move through it and find joy in the future again.
I have talked to friends and family about what happened; isn't that enough?
It’s important to have a support group to help you through your birth trauma, and friends and family can play a big role. However, as a therapist, I specialize in birth trauma and understand the specific tips and tools to help you process out the trauma so you can live your best life. Through therapy, you get to share everything you’re going through without fear of being judged, and you will connect with someone who is devoted to you and your healing.
Will I be in therapy forever?
Every person is different, so I can’t say how many therapy sessions you might need. However, our job is to help you quickly process and release birth trauma so you don’t have to be in therapy forever. I want to work closely with you and develop an individualized plan so I can help you reach your goals in as little time as possible. That way, you can get back to living your life.
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