Trauma is a complex mental health issue that can have profound and lasting impacts on individuals.
It goes beyond a single, isolated event and can significantly disrupt every aspect of a person's life.
The impact of trauma can show up in many ways, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, difficulty concentrating, heightened emotions, a sense of numbness, and physical symptoms like tension, fatigue, and headaches. People with traumatic experiences often find it difficult to trust others or feel in control of their life.
If that’s what you’re dealing with, you’re not alone! Thankfully, trauma therapy can help you process past experiences, rebuild your sense of safety and control, and develop effective coping strategies that will help you achieve a lasting change in life.
Generally speaking, trauma is an emotional, psychological, and even physical response to an event or series of events that are deeply distressing. It can be a one-time even such as an assault or car accident, or a series of events that accumulate over time, such as bullying at school or surviving abusive relationships.
Those past experiences can adversely affect your ability to cope and even feel safe, as they oftentimes leave lasting effect on your mental health and overall well-being.
The symptoms of trauma vary widely from person to person, but common signs include emotional, physical, and behavioral symptoms. These symptoms may not appear immediately after the traumatic event and can emerge later, even many years after the event.
They can disrupt everyday life, affect your relationships, work, and overall functioning. Take a look at common trauma symptoms:
• Anxiety or panic attacks
• Depression or mood swings
• Emotional numbness or detachment
• Sleep-related issues
(insomnia or nightmares)
• Fatigue or low energy
• Muscle aches or headaches
• Avoidance of specific situations
• Difficulty concentrating or focusing
• Social withdrawal or isolation
Our therapists draw from a range of approaches, including Cognitive Processing Therapy, Trauma-Infomed ACT, the Felt-Sense Polyvagal Model, Neurobiological Approaches to Trauma, and Internal Family Systems. Your therapy is personalized, depending on your particular needs and goals.
Therapy helps you heal from trauma by giving you access to a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive environment where you can process your experiences and feelings. With the support of our experienced therapists, you will learn how to cope with triggers, reduce trauma-related emotional distress, and regain a sense of safety and control in your daily functioning.
We will also help you build resilience and develop tools to manage the effects of trauma.
Meet our compassionate trauma therapists
Registered Social Worker/Psychotherapist (MSW, RSW)
Registered Social Worker/Psychotherapist (MSW, RSW)
Registered Social Worker / Psychotherapist (BSW, RSW)
Psychotherapy Intern (B.A, M.Ed; MSc in progress)
Psychotherapy Intern (B.A, MSc in progress)
Seeking Help for Trauma
If you’re ready to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and personal growth, we invite you to take the first step. Contact our practice today to schedule a consultation and learn how individual therapy can help you unlock your fullest potential.
We understand you may have some questions about therapy. That’s why we warmly invite you to schedule a free initial consultation with us! Here, you have two options. If you’re ready to book, you can do so through our booking platform. If you’d like to find out more about us and our approach, please send us this contact form. We’ll do our best to respond in 24 hours.
We look forward to talking to you!
Our team of therapists is here to help you develop and feel better.
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