Caring Trauma Therapy in Memphis
Moving through PTSD and feelings of loss with a therapist can lead to deeper fulfillment and a fresh perspective on life’s possibilities
The Impact Of Trauma
It is always running, like a bad movie in the back of your mind, even when you try to get through your day. You might feel like you cannot get out of bed or find that your anxieties make you feel distant from everyone else. You hoped these feelings would chill out with time, but memories from the past stay stuck on replay. You have tried books and medication to sleep or handle crowds, but you still feel in fear all of the time. You do not trust your own judgment and you wonder if you can even survive yourself. You have known for a while that you needed to talk about that old stuff that keeps coming up.
How Therapy Helps
Trauma therapy helps people process and recover from overwhelming or life-threatening experiences. It focuses on helping the brain and body feel safe again. You get to decide what to share and when. Therapy is not a forever thing; we make a plan together with a beginning, a middle, and an end. The goal is for you to live fully in the present and stay in control of your feelings and reactions.
Treatment Types
There are many different techniques used in mental health services …
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Prolonged Exposure (PE)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
There’s no one right type of therapy for everyone. We’ll find the best fit for you, and your goals.
Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy
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If you feel overwhelmed with anxiety or just coping with stressors and you have a history of traumatic events in your life, it might be time to talk to someone. If you have been in therapy before or are looking for a new person I can help.
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Whatever you experienced that was traumatic to you is what matters. We have all been through trauma. It’s just that certain experiences get stuck on replay and repeat even when you don’t want to think about it, you get triggered. If you are still reading this and aren’t sure - do the consult and we can talk more.
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No. You decide what to share and when. Healing does not require telling your whole story all at once.
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It depends on the individual. For example, tough trauma-focused sessions last for 3 months. Progress is evaluated at that time.
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You can talk about your journey for recovery. Typically, details of traumatic events are not discussed during this first visit. I ask questions to learn about your life experiences in general.
My Service Specialties
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Disaster PTSD
Heal from trauma’s shock. Reclaim your safety and peace through specialized, expert support.
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Grief Counseling
Find a path through loss. Honor your journey and process the pain in a caring space.
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Online Therapy
Accessible, secure, and professional therapy from home that fits your schedule and lifestyle.