Trauma Treatment
Trauma is not just a memory of a difficult event; it is a lasting imprint on the nervous system that can affect emotions, relationships, sleep, physical health, and sense of safety long after the event has passed. Whether you are struggling with PTSD, complex trauma, childhood adversity, or emotional overwhelm, healing is possible. With the right treatment approach, the nervous system can regain stability, resilience, and a sense of safety. We provide a trauma-informed, evidence-based, and integrative approach to care that supports both psychological healing and biological regulation.
What Is Trauma?
Trauma occurs when an experience overwhelms the brain and body’s ability to process stress. This can result in persistent patterns of hyperarousal, emotional numbing, or dysregulation.
Common trauma-related conditions include:
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
- Childhood developmental trauma
- Acute trauma responses
- Attachment trauma
- Common Symptoms of Trauma
- Trauma symptoms can affect mind, body, and behavior:
- Emotional & Cognitive Symptoms
- Intrusive memories or flashbacks
- Anxiety or chronic fear
- Emotional numbing or detachment
- Irritability or anger outbursts
- Negative beliefs about self or others
- Physical & Nervous System Symptoms
- Hypervigilance (feeling “on edge”)
- Sleep disturbances or nightmares
- Fatigue or shutdown states
- Startle response
- Somatic symptoms (tension, headaches, GI distress)
- Behavioral Symptoms
- Avoidance of reminders of trauma
- Difficulty in relationships or trust
- Emotional reactivity or shutdown
- Dissociation or feeling disconnected
Our Approach to Trauma Treatment
We use a multi-layered, trauma-informed model that addresses both brain and body healing.
1. Trauma-Informed Psychiatric Evaluation
We carefully assess:
- Trauma history (acute, chronic, developmental)
- Nervous system patterns (hyperarousal vs shutdown)
- Co-occurring conditions (anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar spectrum)
- Sleep and stress physiology
- Dissociation and emotional regulation patterns
- Accurate formulation is essential for safe and effective treatment.
2. Medication Management (When Appropriate)
Medication is not the core of trauma healing but may support stabilization in some cases
The goal is stabilization; not suppression of emotional processing.
3. Psychotherapy & Evidence-Based Trauma Treatments
While can incorporate trauma-informed care, we can also provide referral to skilled therapists who can work with you through different therapy modalities.
4. Nervous System Regulation & Somatic Healing
Trauma is stored in the body as much as in memory. Treatment includes:
- Breathwork and grounding strategies
- Vagal tone and autonomic regulation techniques
- Sleep stabilization
- Movement and embodiment practices
- Stress response retraining
5. Functional & Integrative Psychiatry
We also assess biological contributors that can worsen trauma symptoms:
- Cortisol dysregulation
- Thyroid imbalance
- Nutrient deficiencies
- Inflammation and metabolic stress
- Sleep disruption and circadian rhythm imbalance
- When to Seek Trauma Treatment
- Consider professional support if you experience:
- Persistent anxiety, fear, or emotional overwhelm
- Nightmares, flashbacks, or intrusive memories
- Feeling “stuck” in survival mode
- Emotional numbness or disconnection
- Difficulty trusting or maintaining relationships
- Strong reactions to reminders of past experiences