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Trauma

Trauma Therapy for Those Haunted by the Past

Heal From the Past as You Forge Your Future

Trauma is a particularly complex type of mental health disorder. It is not so much dependent on the cause as it is the person’s response to it. That is, one person fleeing a war zone might not feel as traumatized as another person who is running from an abusive situation. Everyone responds to difficult circumstances differently. Furthermore, the trauma response—an individual’s reaction to a traumatic event—can manifest differently from one person to the next.

At Let All Thrive, our compassionate therapists provide trauma therapy services to help you recover from your own trauma response. We emphasize building rapport with our clients so that you can trust that you’re sharing sensitive, personal information in a safe, nonjudgmental space. We genuinely want to help you because no one should have to live with the aftereffects of an untreated trauma response. Come thrive with us.

"You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, 'I lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.' You must do the thing you think you cannot do."

— Eleanor Roosevelt

Understanding the Types of Trauma

In addition to building rapport, one of the first steps we take as counselors is to identify the type of trauma you’re experiencing, as this can influence your treatment plan. There are three main types of trauma: acute, chronic, and complex (although these are not the only types). Let’s take a closer look.
A young woman with a female therapist at trauma therapy

Acute Trauma

Acute trauma generally arises from a solitary, yet intensely stressful and traumatic incident. It may have been sexual assault, a natural disaster, or an accident. The event might not even have directly happened to you. For instance, you may have witnessed an assault. Usually, the symptoms of acute trauma will develop within three days of the event. Symptoms may last up to one month, but if left untreated, may linger.
A young man with his forehead in his hand at trauma therapy

Chronic Trauma

Chronic trauma can occur in response to ongoing, repeated traumatic events. A child growing up in poverty, for example, may experience chronic trauma related to issues like food insecurity, homelessness, and exposure to drug use and violence. Other common causes of chronic trauma include: domestic violence; ongoing sexual, physical, or emotional abuse; exposure to war; and serious medical problems.
A mental health therapist holding the arm of a woman who is holding tissues in her hand

Complex Trauma

Complex trauma involves incidents that take place over an extended period of time. The events may happen early in the person’s life or later on. It may involve individuals in vulnerable situations, like being dependent on an abuser. The context of complex trauma typically involves interpersonal relationships.

Identifying the Signs and Symptoms of Trauma

Each person’s trauma response is a little different. Even if you experience symptoms that are different than those listed below, you may still benefit from trauma counseling at Let All Thrive. Here’s an abbreviated list of symptoms that can arise from the three main types of trauma.

Acute Trauma

  • Panic attacks
  • Intense anxiety
  • Uncontrollable, angry outbursts
  • Problems with sleep

Chronic Trauma

Similar symptoms as acute trauma, with the addition of:
  • Difficulty trusting people
  • Unpredictable mood swings
  • Interpersonal relationship difficulties

Complex Trauma

  • Emotional regulation difficulties
  • Feelings of guilt or self-blame
  • Hopelessness and despair
  • Difficulty trusting people
  • Self-destructive behaviors
A trauma therapist conducting a virtual appointment on her computer

Our Client-Centered Trauma Therapy Services

There are a number of trauma therapy techniques that can help you heal from acute, chronic, or complex trauma, but there is no one-size-fits-all treatment plan. At Let All Thrive, we focus on developing highly customized treatment plans in close collaboration with our clients. Our trauma counseling services include:
  • Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT)
  • Cognitive processing therapy (CPT)
  • Prolonged exposure therapy (PE)
  • Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)

Trauma therapy can help you move forward with confidence toward a brighter future.

We invite you to take the next step in your healing journey. Contact Let All Thrive today and begin working with one of our caring therapists.

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