Trauma Therapy

Journey to Resilience

Navigating life may feel like a constant struggle between merely surviving and genuinely living, especially if you grew up in an environment where emotions were stifled and burdens were placed on your shoulders. You might often find yourself entangled in a web of obligations, feeling forever inadequate yet paradoxically overwhelmed by doing too much.

Externally, everything might seem perfectly in order, but internally, a different story unfolds—one of emotional detachment and numbing secrecy. You wonder, "Is anyone truly seeing me?" These are hallmark symptoms of trauma, often manifesting as anxiety or depression, that cast a shadow over your life.

At Collaborative Care Therapy, we specialize in guiding individuals through the intricate maze of trauma, helping them conquer self-doubt, guilt, and shame. Our collaborative approach aims to arm you with the tools you need to prioritize your own well-being and reconnect with what truly matters in your life.

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Evidence-Based Phased Approach to Trauma Therapy

At Collaborative Care Therapy, your journey towards healing and resilience is navigated through a structured and evidence-based phased approach:

  1. Safety and Stabilization: Establish a strong foundation by building a sense of safety and stabilization. Equip yourself with practical coping strategies to manage stress, anxiety, and other trauma-related symptoms, setting the stage for deeper exploration.

  2. Trauma Processing: Understand and process your trauma by gently exploring its origins and context. Identify triggers and work through the emotional and psychological impacts to provide clarity and insight into your experiences.

  3. Reintegration and Resilience Building: Embark on a path to reclaim your life. Learn to set healthy boundaries, build emotional resilience, and foster meaningful relationships, steering your life in a direction that resonates with your inner self.

Together, We Will Help You

  • Create a secure space for open dialogue about experiences and emotions.

  • Gently explore the origins and context of trauma for better understanding.

  • Identify trauma triggers and develop navigation strategies.

  • Learn healthy coping mechanisms for stress, anxiety, and other symptoms.

  • Improve day-to-day functionality by reducing trauma-related hindrances.

  • Build emotional resilience for current and future challenges.

  • Practice self-compassion, recognizing that healing is a journey.

  • Learn to set healthy boundaries and foster meaningful relationships.

At Collaborative Care Therapy, we are committed to tailoring our therapeutic approach to meet your unique needs, helping you not just to survive, but to thrive, guided by a structured and scientifically backed therapeutic journey.

Areas of Focus

Childhood Abuse

In dealing with the after-effects of childhood physical or sexual abuse, understand that you are not alone. We use an evidence-based approach to explore how these early traumas continue to shape your life today. Engaging in a compassionate, judgment-free therapeutic setting allows us to work together on shedding the weight of shame and embarking on a path toward a more empowered and confident future.

Emotionally Absent, Immature, or Neglectful Parents

Subtle absences of emotional nurturing and support during your developmental years are also forms of trauma. We will identify and address these developmental gaps in therapy, employing proven methods to empower you to cultivate the mental health, confidence, and resilience that may have been missing from your upbringing.

Complex Trauma

For the cumulative impact of prolonged exposure to highly stressful situations, our therapeutic approach is designed to provide a safe space for you to unpack these layered experiences, understand your triggers, and develop coping mechanisms. We’ll employ a phased, evidence-based strategy to not just help you survive but to build resilience and regain control of your life.

Sexual Violence

In addressing sexual violence, therapy at Collaborative Care is aimed at creating a safe space to process your experience of sexual violence, empowering you to regain bodily autonomy, rebuild trust, and find the emotional security to move forward, utilizing proven strategies and therapies.

Interpersonal Trauma

Work through the impacts of interpersonal trauma within the safety of our therapy sessions. Together, we'll work on restoring your sense of agency, identify healthy relationship patterns, and equip you with the skills needed to form meaningful connections in the future, using an evidence-backed approach to ensure effective recovery and healing.

Intergenerational Trauma

Explore the complex emotional legacies of intergenerational trauma with our specialized therapy sessions. We aim to understand the trauma's origins, how it has trickled down through the generations, and most importantly, how to disrupt the cycle. Our goal is to empower you with the knowledge and emotional resilience to heal, fostering well-being for you and future generations using tried and tested therapeutic techniques.

Ready for Positive Change?

Embark on your journey to well-being with Collaborative Care Therapy. Schedule your free 15-minute consultation today.