Trauma Therapy
Trauma Therapy in Texas
Trauma can impact your life in many different ways. You may have a past with multiple difficult experiences or one experience that you are having a hard time coping with. You may be feeling at a loss of how to cope or understand what has happened. Whatever trauma you have endured in your life, as a skilled trauma therapist, I am here to help you process it. Trauma is an event that causes distress to the individual no matter how big or little the event.
Big T Trauma
If you have experienced “Big T” trauma, you have experienced a deeply traumatic event that has been life-threatening or altering in some way. You may have experienced it early in life or just this year. A “Big T” trauma might be a natural disaster, car accident, sexual assault, death of a loved one, or a violent crime. Oftentimes, these events happen and we do nothing to process them but they deeply affect us on an unconscious level. They can affect our relationships, daily functioning, and long-term mental health.
Little T Trauma
Experiencing and having side effects of trauma doesn’t have to come from just a big event or multiple big events. A person can also experience trauma on a smaller level, called “Little t” trauma. Little t trauma is personal and ego-threatening which can lead to hopelessness. These traumas may look like a breakup, financial trouble, the loss of a pet, or relocation in life. Unfortunately, these traumas can oftentimes be overlooked and dismissed.
Trauma Symptoms to Watch for
You may be feeling any of the following if you have experienced trauma:
Shock or denial around an event
Confusion or difficulty concentrating
Disorientation
Difficulty sleeping
Intrusive thoughts of the past
Avoiding people, places, or things that remind you of the trauma
Sad, hopeless, or depressed
Anxious or worried
Irritability, mood swings, or emotional distress
Guilt or shame
Feeling disconnected or numb
Withdrawing from others
Trauma can take away our sense of control and our sense of self. It can feel confusing and hopeless not knowing how to go about moving forward in your life with how your past has impacted you. Although you have been through hardships, it does not mean your life will never be better. As trauma therapists in Austin, TX, we strongly believe there is so much healing that can be done to help you feel more self-assured and better able to handle your relationships.
How Trauma Therapy in Texas Can Help You Heal
Trauma therapy has been shown to help people feel more secure and better able to cope with what has happened to them. Even though you may not have caused the trauma, you can take steps to help yourself heal from the trauma. Trauma therapy is one of those steps to help you feel more like yourself and have a fulfilling life despite whatever experiences you have been through.
Therapy can help you handle the reality of how trauma has affected you in the past and in the present. Some goals of trauma therapy may be to help you become more aware of what your triggers are and then figure out how you react to them. Once we are more self-aware, you and your therapist can co-create a plan to cope with them.
People often seek out therapy for trauma because they may be experiencing…
Strain in their relationships
Difficulty concentrating and keeping up with daily tasks
Trouble making decisions
Anxiety
Depression
Unsure of how to handle their emotions
Chronic physical pain or illness
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How a Trauma Therapist in Austin, TX Can Help
Trauma therapy at our Austin, TX based therapy practice helps you heal from trauma on a holistic level; addressing the mind, body and soul. Trauma affects all aspects of life and we are here to help you process the trauma and how it affects you on an emotional, mental, and physical level. We take into account how trauma affects the brain and work from an evidence-based model. At Elevate Therapy & Wellness, we help you identify the symptoms of trauma and how you are coping with it as well as the root of the issues you are experiencing. As you progress in therapy, we work with you to find better coping mechanisms and feel confident in your relationship with yourself and others.
Ready to Begin Trauma Therapy in Austin, TX?
We use a variety of different techniques including DBT, somatic therapy, and trauma-informed yoga therapy. You don’t have to stay in this place of pain forever. At our practice located in Austin, TX, we will work with you to heal from your trauma while establishing a foundation of inner peace. We offer in-person sessions and online therapy in Texas, so you can meet with us from wherever you are in the state. To get started with your healing process, follow these simple steps:
Contact Elevate Therapy by filling out a consultation form or email us directly
We will set up a 20-minute no-cost consultation.
Start living life without the weight of your past!
Other Services at Elevate Therapy
At the Austin, TX-based therapy practice, we am proud of the unique services we offer. All of the approaches are based on neuroscience and we keep the mind, body, and soul connection at the center of healing techniques. As therapists in Texas, we are passionate about helping others through whatever is holding them back. Whether you need help healing anxiety, chronic pain, self-esteem, life transitions, and eating disorders we are here to help. Additionally, we can help through yoga therapy, which can be a huge help in healing from trauma. If you’re not quite ready to get started, please explore our blog to learn more about our services!