Psychotherapy for Trauma

Have you been traumatized? Is that horrible experience still haunting you, holding you back?

Call today for a free consult. At Wayzata Bay Wellness we can help you deal with the past, so you can then focus on a brighter future.

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Most people will experience trauma in their lifetime whether it’s a car accident, abuse or neglect, the sudden death of a loved one, a violent criminal act, exposure to the violence of war, or a natural disaster.

While many people can recover from trauma over time with the love and support of family and friends and bounce back with resiliency, others may discover effects of lasting trauma, which can cause a person to live with deep emotional pain, fear, confusion, or posttraumatic stress far after the event has passed.

In these circumstances, the support, guidance and assistance of a therapist is fundamental to healing from trauma.

According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5), the four common types of trauma symptoms are:

Avoidance Symptoms

Avoiding specific locations, sights, situations, and sounds that serve as reminders of the event

Anxiety, depression, numbness, or guilt

Re-experiencing Symptoms

Intrusive thoughts, nightmares or flashbacks

Hyperarousal Symptoms

Anger, irritability and hypervigilance

Aggressive, reckless behavior, including self-harm

Sleep disturbances

Negative Mood and Cognition Symptoms

Loss of interest in activities that were once considered enjoyable

Difficulty remembering details of the distressing event

Change in habits or behavior since the trauma

Research has proven psychotherapy to be the most effective form of treatment for trauma. Most commonly, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Exposure therapy, and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) are used in treating trauma.

If one or more of the above symptoms resonates with you, I invite you to contact me today for a short consultation.

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