TRAUMA HEALING
and RECOVERY

   Do you find yourself reliving past painful experiences? Or maybe you feel your body uncomfortably responding to “every little thing”, and you're not sure why.

 

Do you try to avoid people, places, and discussions that remind you of your painful past experiences? You wonder if you will ever be “normal”, or if this is simply the fate you must live with.

 

If you feel stuck, we can help! At Life Transformation Counseling, our clinicians are trained in advanced, evidence-based therapies that help the brain and body heal from the damaging effects of trauma.

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   What is trauma? Trauma is the way our bodies and brains respond to threatening or distressing events. A traumatic response may come from one incident or from repeated events over time.

 

You do not have to live with flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, overwhelming sadness, intrusive thoughts, or other symptoms that seem unbearable. You can be free!

 

At LTC, we specialize in treating both single-incident trauma as well as complex and advanced trauma. Our clinicians are trained to help identify the source of symptoms and heal the trauma at its root so that you can
heal and move forward in freedom.

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Examples of Trauma (but not limited to):

•Car accidents

• Divorce

• Loss

• Abuse

• Neglect

• Medical trauma

• Miscarriage

• Infidelity

• Bullying

• Violence

• Abandonment

• Betrayal

• Major life changes

• Natural disasters

• Family conflict

• Chronic stress

• Witnessing trauma

• Grief

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   Many people who can’t recall ever having experienced a traumatic event don’t understand why they struggle with overwhelming symptoms that seem to be rooted in trauma. The truth is, single events are not the only source of trauma. Developmental trauma is prevalent and affects many people unknowingly.

 

Our clinicians are trained to help uncover and identify the source of symptoms so that our clients can heal and move forward in their lives with freedom.

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You can be free!

 

Advanced Modalities utilized at LTC:

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Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART):

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Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), commonly referred to as ART therapy, uses rapid left and right eye movements to help the brain process trauma and heal the resulting physical and emotional symptoms at their root.

 

It is a brief therapy that typically takes 1-5 sessions to achieve change. Painful memories and images are
processed and replaced, enabling the brain to store them properly, thus resulting in the elimination of symptoms. It is often difficult to talk about painful experiences. With ART, you only have to share what you feel comfortable sharing, without jeopardizing your healing and lasting change.

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Brainspotting Therapy (BSP):

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Brainspotting (BSP) is an integrative brain/body therapy used to help individuals identify and release trapped traumatic stress from an overwhelmed nervous system. Anxiety, depression, dissociation, outbursts of anger, and other emotional pain may be indicators that the nervous system needs healing.

 

The goal of a Brainspotting session is to bypass the neocortical or "thinking brain" to access the subcortex region of the brain where trauma is stored. Brainspotting harnesses the brain’s self-scanning and self-healing ability through relational and neurobiological attunement. 
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BSP is typically integrated into traditional counseling sessions utilizing various therapy modalities. Once a brain spot is found, focused mindfulness is used to notice what thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations come up for the client to help discharge the traumatic stress associated with the issue they would like to address.

 

Often, bilateral stimulation is used in the form of music to assist in the process. This helps to activate both hemispheres of the brain and can also be a calming experience. The music is typically nature sounds or soothing music that is listened to with headphones as it transitions from louder to softer, switching
between ears.

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You might be carrying...

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• Anxiety or overwhelm

• Trouble sleeping

• Perfectionism

• People-pleasing

• Overthinking

• Low self-worth

• Grief or loss

• Relationship struggles

• Difficulty trusting

• Fear or avoidance

• Emotional overwhelm

• Feeling stuck

• Burnout or exhaustion

• Past experiences that still affect you

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Healing and overcoming trauma IS possible! ​

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In-person & telehealth options are available for clients living in the state of Florida.