Trauma Therapy
Heal from the past and reclaim your sense of safety
Understanding Trauma
Trauma isn't just about what happened to you—it's about how those experiences continue to affect your mind, body, and relationships today. Whether you experienced a single overwhelming event or ongoing difficult circumstances, trauma can leave lasting imprints that shape how you see yourself and the world.
The good news is that healing is possible. With specialized trauma therapy, you can process painful memories, reduce distressing symptoms, and rebuild a sense of safety and control in your life.
- Single-Incident Trauma - Accidents, assaults, natural disasters
- Complex Trauma - Ongoing abuse, neglect, or dysfunction
- Childhood Trauma - Adverse experiences during development
- Relational Trauma - Betrayal, abandonment, toxic relationships
Signs Trauma May Be Affecting You
Trauma responses are your mind and body's way of trying to protect you. You might benefit from therapy if you're experiencing:
Intrusive memories, flashbacks, or nightmares
Avoiding people, places, or things that remind you of the trauma
Feeling on edge, easily startled, or hypervigilant
Feeling numb, disconnected, or emotionally shut down
Difficulty trusting others or feeling safe
Shame, guilt, or negative beliefs about yourself
How We Treat Trauma
EMDR Therapy
Process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional charge
Trauma-Focused CBT
Change thought patterns and beliefs rooted in trauma
Somatic Approaches
Release trauma stored in the body and nervous system
Ready to Begin Healing?
You don't have to carry this alone. Schedule a free consultation to learn how trauma therapy can help you move forward.
Trauma Therapy FAQs
Do I have to talk about everything that happened?
No. Trauma therapy, especially EMDR, doesn't require you to describe every detail. Your therapist will work at your pace and use approaches that feel manageable for you.
How long does trauma therapy take?
This depends on the nature and extent of the trauma. Some people see significant relief in 8-12 sessions, while complex or childhood trauma often requires longer-term work. Your therapist will discuss realistic expectations.
Will I feel worse before I feel better?
Sometimes processing trauma can temporarily bring up difficult emotions. However, your therapist will help you build coping skills first and work at a pace that feels manageable. The goal is always to help you feel better, not to retraumatize you.
What's the difference between trauma therapy and regular therapy?
Trauma therapy uses specialized techniques designed specifically to address how trauma affects the brain and body. Approaches like EMDR and somatic therapy target trauma in ways that traditional talk therapy may not.
Can you help with trauma I don't fully remember?
Yes. You don't need complete memories for trauma therapy to be effective. Your therapist can work with the emotions, body sensations, and beliefs connected to the experience even without detailed recall.
Do you offer telehealth for trauma therapy?
Yes! We offer virtual therapy sessions throughout Arizona and Utah. Many trauma survivors find telehealth helpful because they can attend from a place where they feel safe. We also offer in-person sessions at our Mesa, Arizona office.
What if I also struggle with anxiety or depression?
Trauma often underlies anxiety and depression. Addressing the trauma frequently helps these symptoms improve. Our therapists are trained to treat the whole picture.
Can DBT help with trauma?
Yes! DBT skills like distress tolerance and emotional regulation are excellent tools for managing trauma symptoms, especially while doing deeper trauma processing work.