Counseling for Trauma
Find a peace of mind
Your life has changed since the event, something doesn't feel right.
You can't put your finger on it, but your loved ones have noticed a change in your moods, behaviors and work has been hard to engage in.
Peace is something you rarely experienced now. Images and thoughts of what happen constantly pop up in your mind, causing intense feelings of fear, sadness,
anger, or helplessness. In the past, when hard circumstances arose you would quickly bounce back but this time it is different. This time what happened hit
you; so hard that you don't know how to cope.
PTSD
does not have to rule your life.
Taking the first step in taking control over your mental health welling can be overwhelming with finding the right therapist, or the right modality.
One thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to have some peace of mind and to find joy again!
I can help you get there.
Adults
What Is Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)?
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is an evidence-based form of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) designed to help individuals recover from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related conditions. Originally developed for survivors of sexual assault and military trauma, CPT is now widely used for a variety of traumatic experiences.
CPT helps individuals understand how traumatic events have impacted their thoughts, beliefs, and emotions. Often, trauma can lead to unhelpful or distorted thinking patterns—such as guilt, shame, or self-blame—that keep people stuck in a cycle of distress. CPT teaches clients how to identify these patterns, challenge them, and replace them with more balanced and accurate beliefs.
Key Components of CPT:
- Education about PTSD and how trauma affects the brain and thought processes.
- Identification of "stuck points"—thoughts that prevent emotional recovery.
- Cognitive restructuring, where clients learn to question and reframe unhelpful beliefs.
- Writing exercises that help process the trauma and reduce avoidance.
CPT may be a good fit if you:
- Feel stuck in painful memories or emotions related to a traumatic event
- Experience guilt, shame, or self-blame about what happened
- Avoid reminders of the trauma
- Struggle with trust, safety, or intimacy
- Want a structured, evidence-based approach to trauma recovery
Teens
children
children
What Is Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)?
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is an evidence-based treatment designed to help children, adolescents, and their caregivers overcome the emotional and psychological effects of traumatic experiences. It combines the core principles of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with a trauma-sensitive approach that supports healing in a safe, structured, and compassionate way.
TF-CBT helps young people process what happened, manage distressing thoughts and emotions, and build healthier coping skills—all while involving caregivers in the healing journey.
Core Principals of TF-CBT:
- Stabilization – Learning emotional regulation, relaxation skills, and healthy coping.
- Trauma Narrative – Gently helping the child tell their story at their own pace, reducing shame and fear.
- Integration and Healing – Helping the child and caregiver make meaning of the experience, build resilience, and restore a sense of safety and empowerment.
Who Is TF-CBT For?
TF-CBT is ideal for children and teens (typically ages 3–18) who have experienced:
- Abuse (physical, sexual, emotional)
- Neglect
- Loss of a loved one
- Domestic violence
- Accidents or natural disasters
- Medical trauma
- Community or school violence
- Traumatic grief
- Other overwhelming life events
children
children
children
What is trauma play?
TraumaPlay is a developmentally sensitive, attachment-based play therapy model designed to help children heal from trauma. It offers a structured yet flexible approach that guides therapists in safely and effectively addressing the impact of difficult or overwhelming life experiences through play.
Created by Dr. Paris Goodyear-Brown, Trauma Play integrates the power of play therapy with trauma-informed care, recognizing that children often express what they cannot say with words through their play. This model allows children to explore their feelings, tell their stories, and process traumatic events in ways that feel safe and empowering.
Core Principles of Trauma Play:
- Attachment-focused: Builds secure connections between the child and caregivers.
- Emotionally attuned: Helps children identify, express, and regulate their emotions.
- Narrative-rich: Supports children in making sense of their trauma through storytelling and symbolic play.
- Customized: Tailored to each child’s unique developmental needs and trauma history.
Trauma Play is especially helpful for:
Trauma Play is ideal for children and adolescents who have experienced:
- Abuse or neglect
- Loss or grief
- Medical trauma
- Domestic violence
- Natural disasters
- Separation or adoption-related trauma