Trauma
Many people are exposed to traumatic experiences. Accidents, violence, and sexual assault can wreak havoc on life. The emotional wounds and reactions that occur as a result from these events rarely subside independently - effective treatment is needed to heal.
Symptoms of trauma include:
- Constantly waking up in the middle of the night or having flashbacks during the day
- Anger or irritability for seemingly no reason
- Feelings of perpetual sadness, tearfulness or detachment from the full range of emotions
- Uneasiness in situations that are considered relatively safe
Everyone processes trauma differently. I utilize cognitive processing therapy (CPT), an evidenced based treatment proven effective for those suffering with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Be encouraged that recovery from these symptoms are possible with the right approach and treatment.
depression
Do you find yourself waking up in the middle of the night unable to get back to sleep because you're having racing thoughts? Do you feel hopeless, trapped, a sense that everything is caving in on you? Do you feel something is wrong with you because you can't shake this awful feeling you're experiencing? I provide cognitive, behavioral and mindfulness based interventions to help you breakthrough the cycle of negative thought patterns and to develop a positive and resilient mindset.