COUNSELING FOR TRAUMA
Brief Introduction
Experiencing trauma can have profound and lasting effects on your life, impacting emotional health, relationships, and daily functioning. Our counseling services are tailored to support you through the healing process and help you build resilience.
Understanding Trauma, PTSD, and C-PTSD
Trauma can result from various experiences, including abuse, accidents, or loss. PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) may develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, with symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and emotional numbness. C-PTSD (Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) arises from prolonged exposure to trauma, often involving repeated personal violations. Effective trauma counseling focuses on processing these experiences and alleviating symptoms
Key Issues We Address
• Flashbacks: Recurring and distressing memories of traumatic events.
• Nightmares: Frequent and unsettling dreams related to trauma.
• Severe Anxiety: Intense and persistent feelings of fear and apprehension.
• Emotional Numbness: Difficulty experiencing emotions or connecting with others.
• Avoidance: Steering clear of reminders or triggers associated with the trauma.
• Hypervigilance: Constantly feeling on edge or being easily startled.
• Difficulty Concentrating: Trouble focusing on tasks or making decisions.
• Irritability: Increased anger or frustration, often disproportionate to the situation.
• Guilt or Shame: Persistent feelings of guilt or shame related to the traumatic event.
• Relationship Issues: Struggles in maintaining or forming healthy relationships.
• Physical Symptoms: Unexplained aches, pains, or other physical issues related to stress.
How We Help
At RFC Counseling, we offer a range of therapeutic approaches to support your recovery from trauma, PTSD, and C-PTSD. Our experienced therapists create a safe and compassionate environment to explore and heal from your experiences. Here are some of the ways we help:
• Trauma-Informed Therapy: Our therapists are trained to understand the impact of trauma and create a therapeutic environment that promotes safety and healing.
• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): This evidence-based therapy helps you process and integrate traumatic memories, reducing their emotional impact.
• Somatic Therapy: Focuses on the connection between the mind and body, helping you release trauma stored in the body through physical sensations and movements.
• Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques: These practices help reduce stress and improve emotional regulation.
• Support for Relationship Issues: Guidance and strategies to improve communication and connection with others.
• Psychoeducation: Helping you understand the effects of trauma and develop coping strategies.
• Strength-Based Approaches: Focusing on your strengths and resilience to support your healing journey.
Get Started
To begin your healing journey, click here. For additional information or to discuss your options, please call 408-658-6291 or email jamee@rfccw.com