Our therapists offer PTSD & trauma therapy in Cornelius, NC

Go-to approaches for helping people in PTSD/trauma therapy are narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused therapy. Some individuals find benefits in the use of these approaches, as they can help with processing/reframing difficult memories and alleviating related symptoms. Cognitive behavioral therapy may help provide clients with healthier mindsets and rational approaches to address underlying fears. When applying solution-focused therapy, the goal is to help clients identify what their vision for their lives is and keep this vision as a key motivator for continued work on themselves.

I teach the following tools in PTSD/trauma therapy:

• Breathing exercises
• Imagery
• Journaling prompts
• Meditation
• Various exercises to help regulate the nervous system

Signs a client is making meaningful progress in PTSD/trauma therapy are: when they share that their outlook on life and relationships have improved, feel they can consistently engage in healthy activities and relationships, and/or they are using therapy tools that help their daily functioning.

Clients can supplement their time in PTSD/trauma therapy by journaling their feelings, listening to videos, and reading books on related topics. Clients can also practice self-care and surround themselves with people who help them feel supported and cared for.

To prepare for their first PTSD/trauma therapy session, someone can make a list of the following to share with the therapist: details and history of related events, symptoms that are consistently affecting them, and what they hope to get out of therapy. A client can also begin planning how they will be able to make time for therapy in their schedules and doing research on what trauma therapy would look like to help them get an idea of what they can expect.