Online Therapy Can Help overcome Trauma

Even though we might try to push away or bury bad experiences, our bodies hold onto them. Traumatic events can leave a lasting impact on our health and well-being, changing how we react to situations and even jolting our nervous system.

Trauma can show itself in many ways. Common signs include flashbacks, memory gaps, intrusive thoughts, avoiding things that remind you of the event, trouble connecting with others, difficulty managing emotions, feeling constantly on edge, and being super alert.

Sometimes, our brains cope with trauma by creating memory gaps to shield us from the pain. This can make it hard to even realize we've been through something traumatic.

Therapy can be a powerful tool to understand how you respond to the trauma, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and rebuild your life in a way that feels manageable.

Therapy can be a valuable space to explore how past experiences influence your reactions to current situations. You can develop healthier ways to cope with stress and difficult emotions. It's a safe environment to process the trauma and build strength against what might trigger those difficult feelings in the future.

Feeling safe is crucial in therapy. Talking about trauma can bring up strong emotions, like panic attacks. But don't worry, therapists are trained to help you manage these feelings. They can teach you relaxation techniques and work through the pain with you in a supportive way.

Even with online therapy, your safety remains a top priority. Our therapists are trained professionals skilled at guiding you through emotional responses and teaching coping skills. They can do this effectively without compromising the therapeutic process, ensuring a supportive and safe environment for healing, whether in person or online.

Absolutely, it's possible to feel in control and manage your emotions again after trauma. But that doesn't mean you'll never experience those feelings again. In very triggering situations, you might still feel panicked and overwhelmed. However, by using the skills you learn in therapy, you can significantly reduce the intensity of those reactions in the moment.

Life throws us curveballs sometimes, and some can feel especially sharp if they remind us of past hurts. These curveballs are our triggers – objects, situations, even people – that can spark unexpected emotional responses tied to our trauma. They might come out of nowhere, a loud noise triggering a flashback, or a crowded room bringing back feelings of isolation.

You're not powerless against them. The key is paying attention to yourself. When you feel a wave of discomfort wash over you, ask yourself: "What's happening right now that might be making me feel this way?" By tuning into your present emotions, you can start to identify your triggers and develop healthier ways to deal with them. Imagine it like emotional detective work – piecing together the clues to understand what sets you off and build your coping toolkit.

Things might not always get easier right away in therapy. You might even feel worse at times, or find yourself getting triggered more often. That's okay! It's all part of the process. People around you might also act differently because they're used to how you were before therapy. Just remember, these are normal bumps in the road. Think of therapy like a rollercoaster. There will be dips and dives, but the whole point is to come out stronger and feeling more in control.

Trauma can mess with us in a big way. It might leave you feeling emotionally drained, constantly on edge, and maybe even down on yourself. Some people deal with it by shutting down a bit, like they're going numb to everything around them. This is called dissociation. Trauma can also make it harder to feel good about yourself and connect with others the way you might want to.

We strive to create a space that allows you to feel comfortable enough to share without feeling conscious and without the fear of being judged.