Trauma Therapy

Overview

What is trauma?

In short, trauma is what happens when traumatic events push the nervous system outside its ability to regulate itself. For some, the system gets stuck in the “on” position, and the person is overstimulated and unable to calm. Anxiety, anger, restlessness, panic, and hyperactivity can all result when you stay in this ready-to-react mode. In other people, the nervous system is stuck in the “off” position, resulting in depression, disconnection, fatigue, and lethargy. People can alternate between these highs and lows.

What is the ‘best’ therapy for trauma?

Everyone responds differently to trauma and, therefore, to treatment. What works well for one person may not work for another. In other words, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy and trauma recovery. Vanda Counseling offers a variety of research-based trauma therapy modalities in order to meet the individualized needs of each client. A therapist will be able to help you determine what is recommended for your specific situation

Discover the right therapy service for you.

EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an extensively researched, effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and panic disorders.

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP) is a method that draws upon the natural wisdom of the body (posture, movement, and the nervous system) to tap into the innate drive in all of us to heal, adapt, and develop new capacities.

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is an evidence-based treatment model designed to assist children, adolescents, and their families in overcoming the negative effects of a traumatic experience.

Accelerated Resolution Therapy

Accelerated Resolution Therapy, or ART, is a type of therapy that combines principles from several traditional forms of psychotherapy to reduce the effect of trauma and other psychological stressors.

Prolonged Exposure (PE)

Prolonged Exposure (PE) is a specific type of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy that teaches clients to gradually approach trauma-related memories, feelings, and situations that are avoided because of trauma.