Therapy to Help Heal Past Trauma
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, or having difficulty with relationships? Unresolved trauma in your past could be keeping you from moving forward. Trauma alters the brain and nervous system; therefore, treatment is necessary to be able to address both the mind and body. At Ellen Pace Therapy, I employ a holistic approach that gets to the root causes of your trauma-related symptoms and works to alleviate them.
Trauma therapy is a specific type of therapy that treats the mental and emotional health consequences of trauma. A traumatic event can be anything that happened in your life where you were threatened (physically, mentally or emotionally), or you saw another person being threatened. Experiencing a loved one suffering, for example, can trigger trauma-related issues for people.
Some people do not experience adverse reactions in the immediate aftermath of a traumatic event. For some, it could be months or even years until they experience an adverse reaction. When an individual has difficulty coping after the danger has passed, they are suffering from trauma.
Types of Trauma Therapy
Common forms of trauma therapy include:
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy
Equine-assisted therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Psychotherapy
Meditation therapy
Yoga therapy
Critical incident stress debriefing
Benefits of Trauma Therapy
There are many benefits to trauma therapy, including but not limited to:
Improving coping skills. Do you get overwhelmed when your traumatic memories are triggered? Ellen Pace Therapy can help you establish coping skills that will allow you to function better in your everyday life. This can be dealing with trauma-related problems, such as a fear of strangers, or working through anger management issues and setting and achieving goals, such as improving your marriage or finding a new job.
Overcoming low self-esteem and self-worth. Trauma can be an underlying cause of low self-esteem and self-worth. For instance, excessive criticism, bullying, disapproving parents can all be traumatic and lead to long-term psychological harm. Many turn their psychological wounds inward, making them feel they are worthless. Trauma therapy delves into the deep-rooted causes of low self-esteem and shame and gives you the skills you need to change your life and let the healing begin.
Reducing anxiety and panic attacks. Trauma can lead to long-term issues with panic attacks and intense anxiety. Therapy can help you work through these harmful emotions.
Boosting productiveness. People who deal with anxiety and panic attacks can struggle with everyday tasks. Trauma treatment can help them gain productivity in all areas of life.
Improving interpersonal relationships. Trauma can negatively impact your relationships with others. Getting proper treatment can help repair damaged relationships and restore trust. With the coping mechanisms learned from trauma therapy, relationships can be rebuilt.
Improving self-control. Trauma sufferers may have poor impulse control. Treating trauma can help you to overcome bad habits and control your impulses.
Contact a Trauma Therapist in Austin
Ellen Pace Therapy specializes in treating issues related to trauma. My holistic approach provides a space for you to free yourself from what holds you back; discover your best self and encourage you on your life journey. To learn more about how trauma therapy can help you, call 512-766-9873 today.