Trauma therapy in Austin, Texas
Opening traumatic memories can be overwhelming and we are here to help ease that process as we bring healing to your mind and body through our and evidenced-based approaches.
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What is trauma?
Trauma is a psychological and emotional response to deeply distressing or disturbing events that overwhelm your ability to cope. These events can range from single incidents, such as a car accident, to ongoing experiences like childhood neglect.
Regardless of its cause, the effects of trauma can be far-reaching, impacting your emotional, physical, and mental well-being. You may experience physical symptoms like anxiety, flashbacks, nightmares, difficulty sleeping, and emotional numbness.
Despite all of this, it’s important to remember that your experience of trauma is unique to you, and is not a sign of weakness – rather, it’s a natural response to overwhelming experiences.
How does trauma therapy work?
Trauma therapy at Westlake Psychotherapy of Austin is an individualized process that focuses on helping you understand and heal from the effects of trauma.
Our therapists use scientifically backed modalities and collaborate with you to create a personalized treatment plan that addresses your specific needs and goals.
What to expect from a session
- Process traumatic experiences: Once you feel safe and comfortable with your clinician, we will begin reprocessing traumatic memory with a customized treatment, at your pace.
- Develop coping skills: Learn techniques like grounding and mindfulness to manage trauma-related symptoms.
- Challenge negative beliefs: We’ll help you identify, challenge, and replace negative beliefs with positive perspectives.
- Rebuild a sense of safety and control: We’ll work with you to help you feel more secure and empowered in your life.
How does trauma therapy work?
Trauma therapy at Westlake Psychotherapy of Austin is an individualized process that focuses on helping you understand and heal from the effects of trauma.
Our therapists use scientifically backed modalities and collaborate with you to create a personalized treatment plan that addresses your specific needs and goals.
What to expect from a session
- Process traumatic experiences: Once you feel safe and comfortable with your clinician, we will begin reprocessing traumatic memory with a customized treatment, at your pace.
- Develop coping skills: Learn techniques like grounding and mindfulness to manage trauma-related symptoms.
- Challenge negative beliefs: We’ll help you identify, challenge, and replace negative beliefs with positive perspectives.
- Rebuild a sense of safety and control: We’ll work with you to help you feel more secure and empowered in your life.
Modalities used in trauma therapy
Our team of experienced therapists draw upon a variety of evidence-based modalities to address the complex effects of trauma.
EMDR therapy and EMDR intensives
EMDR is a powerful therapy that helps process traumatic memories, reducing their emotional intensity and associated distress.
Integrative Trauma Treatments
A combination of Somatic, Breathwork and Polyvagal exercises that helps the nervous system regulate after EMDR and between sessions.
cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
CPT helps you identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts and beliefs related to the trauma, leading to a more balanced perspective.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
IFS views the mind as comprised of different “parts,” and helps you understand and heal the parts that have been impacted by trauma.
More therapy services
Westlake Psychotherapy of Austin offers a variety of therapy and counseling services – we’re here to help you however we can.
- Grief counseling
- Individual therapy
- Couples therapy
- EMDR and EMDR Intensives
- Family therapy
- Narrative coaching services
Click below to book your therapy or counseling session today, or call or text 208-854-9665 to book your narrative coaching session.
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