Disaster, Tragedy or Single Event trauma therapy in Memphis, TN

When Life Changes in an Instant: Trauma Therapy in Memphis

You wake up exhausted after another night of dreams and you can’t shake it out of your mind. It’s not just at night either — during the day, the flashbacks hit like waves. The moment it happened — the wreck, the storm, the death, the moment the world stopped — it’s like it plays on loop in your brain. You keep telling people that you are just fine. But inside? You are barely holding it together.

Since the trauma happened, everything has changed. You don’t feel safe. You don’t trust people the way you used to. You can’t relax. You second-guess everything, especially yourself. You may have thought that you were strong before but not anymore. You have survived so much already you are surprised you just can’t get over it

You feel broken. Hopeless. Tense all the time. On guard. And the shame? It’s always there.

You're Not Broken. Your Nervous System Is Doing Its Job.

If you’ve lived through something traumatic — a car wreck, a violent experience, a sudden death, a natural disaster, or even something from years ago you thought you were “over” — your brain and body are wired to protect you. Those flashbacks? The panic? That constant scanning for danger? That’s survival mode.

The problem is, it’s still running.

You’re doing your best to avoid being triggered. You stay home more. You avoid certain people, places, and conversations. You’re always calculating the risk — always alert. The world feels unsafe. And it’s exhausting.

The people around you might not get it. They may tell you to move on, to get out more, to be positive. But you’re not just anxious. You’re traumatized. And you don’t have to go through it alone.

Trauma Therapy in Memphis That Meets You Where You Are

Hey there — I’m Chase Spiegel, and trauma work is my jam. I’m a trauma therapist in Memphis, Tennessee, and I help adults who’ve experienced single-event trauma as well as past trauma that’s recently resurfaced. If you've experienced something like:

• A natural disaster - tornado, hurricane, flood

• The sudden death of a loved one

• A violent event or crime

• A serious car accident

• Pandemic-related trauma

• Witnessing or experiencing a terrorist event

• A house fire or wildfire 

• Medical trauma or emergency events

...you’re not alone — and you can heal.

You may not believe that right now. But I do.

How I Help: Compassionate, Evidence-Based Support

I’m trained in approaches that help trauma move through the nervous system instead of staying stuck. We work together to help your brain and body feel safe again — not just in theory, but in real, grounded ways.

This isn’t about talking it to death. It’s about helping you feel in control again. Like yourself again.

And no, you don’t have to have all the answers or explain everything perfectly. You just have to show up. I’ll meet you right where you are.

You Can Start Feeling Like You Again

Trauma therapy helps you begin to calm your body, quiet the flashbacks, and make space to live — not just survive.

I’d love to help you too. Click here to schedule your free 15- minute phone consultation for trauma counseling in Memphis.