“Change the changeable, accept the unchangeable, and remove yourself from the unacceptable”
- Dennis Waitley
I specialize in treating trauma which can come in many forms
What is Trauma?
Trauma – when our mind and body become so overwhelmed by an event that we cannot process it or make sense of what has happened.
Complex Trauma – when trauma experiences are perpetrated over a long time in which the traumatic state becomes the norm
Different Types of Trauma
Developmental – growing up in chaotic, unsupportive and stressful families
Interpersonal – physical, psychological, sexual, emotional, verbal, and financial abuse.
Societal – discrimination and stigmatization
Shock Trauma – victims of crime and war
Child Abuse – perpetrated directly or through neglect
Sexual Abuse – child, adolescent, or adult by a stranger, partner, or family member
Situational Trauma– accidents, natural disasters
Mental Health Symptoms & Diagnosis (Results of Trauma)
There are many potential symptoms and diagnoses that come from trauma.
PTSD and cPTSD, Dissociative disorders, Depression, Anxiety, Panic Disorders, Attachment wounds, Addiction, Relational problems, Grief & Loss, Sexual dysfunctions, Panic Disorders, and Phobias.
This is not an all inclusive list