Is PTSD preventing you from living a fulfilling life?

Do you intend to pursue trauma treatment?

Are you wondering what it'd be like to trust others and have more flexibility in life? Perhaps you feel disconnected from yourself and others, as though you are just watching life go by. Most likely, you want to connect with people and form deep relationships, but you feel too afraid to get close.

Understandably, you feel safer to simply be alone, depend solely on yourself, and live within your routine. This way, you can prevent any feelings or triggers that would send you back into your trauma.

If you can relate to some of these feelings, you could be experiencing PTSD.

You might wonder if you have ever had a traumatic event.

Dealing with the aftermath of a traumatic experience can be difficult to handle. This is true, whether you are dealing with a big trauma or a complex trauma. 

A big trauma is a single traumatic event, such as war, a natural disaster, a car crash, the death of a loved one, rape, etc.

Complex trauma is an accumulation of trauma within the context of family and other intimate relationships that happens repetitively over time. Some examples are: family dysfunction, neglect, abandonment, child abuse, bonding issues, domestic abuse, or prolonged work stress. Complex trauma can be harder to identify, but both can affect you in similar ways.

PTSD is actually one of the top reasons people seek out therapy. Whether a single event or a long-term stressor has impacted your life, PTSD treatment is known to be effective.

You can be yourself again.

PTSD treatment can help you relax and open up to life. I specialize in trauma therapy in Colorado, and I'm here to help you heal from the past. That way, you can be present in your life now. I understand the emotional pain trauma can cause. I'm here to help you recover from whatever you've been through.

No matter if you have experienced a single trauma or a complex trauma, trauma of any kind is a thief that steals the lives of its victims. I know it can be hard to reach out and ask for help. And I'm glad you're looking to make this big step in the right direction. Life does not have to be a constant struggle. It’s important for you to understand that it is possible to gain a sense of safety in the midst of strong emotions and turbulent times. Few things can match the rewards of recovery!

How does PTSD treatment work?

During therapy, you are free to share openly and honestly, without any fear of judgment. I provide a safe and accepting environment regardless of gender, cultural, or spiritual orientation. I believe in creating a culturally sensitive environment, and I am LGBTQIA+ friendly. In addition to providing a supportive environment to ease your PTSD symptoms, I can help you learn and use new coping skills and mindfulness techniques.

By acquiring these positive coping skills, you can learn to manage and respond to stress in a more healthy way. Using a body-centered approach, I can assist you in learning to listen to your body to distinguish between what is a genuine threat and what is simply trauma from the past.

Over time, as your anxiety calms down, you will feel more confident that you can get through the challenges life brings. As a result, you will feel able to handle stress and live your life with more peace and freedom.

You might believe that through PTSD treatment, you can indeed find healing in your mind, emotions, and body, but you still have questions or concerns.

In order to heal, will I have to relive my trauma in sessions?

Keeping you safe during a session is my top priority, and I have specialized training to ensure this. This is even possible with online therapy.

During PTSD sessions, I'm particularly sensitive to responding to what you need and feel comfortable expressing in the moment. I will never force you to do anything you're not comfortable with. I aim to help you regain the ability to speak your truth. Many individuals need to revisit the traumatic event in order to heal, which can involve retelling the story and reprocessing it in new ways. However, that isn't always the case. The good news is that our bodies know how to heal from trauma and can release the stress without having to talk about it. This can look many different ways.

Sometimes, all it takes is feeling safe and accepted in a relationship. Other times, healing may come from the process of bringing awareness to habitual thoughts or emotions that are keeping you stuck. Every person is unique, and I will collaborate with you and follow your instructions.

How will therapy help improve my personal relationships?

It's important when searching for a therapist that you find someone with whom you can build a relationship. You can think of a therapy session as a scientific laboratory. In other words, it's okay to try and experiment with new things without the kind of consequences that you might experience in a personal relationship. In each session, I'll gently help you gain more insight into your relationships outside of the session. Through this type of experimentation, you can gain more effective communication skills that will help you express your needs without putting others on the defensive.

PTSD Treatment Is Not For The Faint Of Heart—Will It Be Worth It?

This is a great question! You might be wondering if PTSD treatment could "break" you. Many people feel scared to work through their trauma. In my PTSD work, I go very slowly to ensure you can handle the pace, and I get my cues from you as to what you are ready for. We will start out slow. Most people make a lot of progress in the first six sessions and say they feel, in the end, that it was worth it. Their day-to-day lives are easier, and their relationships improve significantly.

Next Steps….

Would you like more information on how psychotherapy aids in healing PTSD and trauma? Please contact us for a free consultation to discuss how we might be of assistance. You and those around you will feel grateful. Contact us for a free consultation. Serving the Boulder, Longmont, and Denver area.

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