Treatment for Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress

What Is PTSD?

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. PTSD doesn’t just live in your memories—it can affect your thoughts, your emotions, your body, and your sense of safety in the world.

If you feel stuck in the aftermath of trauma, you’re not alone—and healing is possible.

Common Symptoms of PTSD:

  • Intrusive memories or flashbacks of the trauma

  • Nightmares and sleep disturbances

  • Avoidance of reminders of the event

  • Hypervigilance (feeling constantly “on edge”)

  • Intense feelings of fear, shame, anger, or guilt

  • Physical symptoms like headaches, dizziness, or nausea

  • Emotional numbness or disconnection from others

When to Seek Help

You may benefit from PTSD therapy if you find yourself:

  • Re-experiencing the trauma through flashbacks or nightmares

  • Feeling persistently unsafe or emotionally overwhelmed

  • Avoiding places, people, or conversations that remind you of the trauma

  • Struggling with relationships, work, or daily functioning

  • Feeling stuck, even though time has passed

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How We Treat PTSD

At Careful Counseling, we offer evidence-based, compassionate care to help you move through trauma safely and effectively. Our approach is always tailored to your pace and needs.

Our Treatment Approach Includes:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for PTSD: Restructure painful thought patterns and regain control over trauma narratives.

  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy: Gently and gradually confront trauma memories and triggers, reducing avoidance and fear.

  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT): Challenge and shift unhelpful beliefs about the trauma, yourself, and the world.

  • Mindfulness and Grounding Techniques: Manage flashbacks, anxiety, and emotional distress in the moment.

  • Trauma-Informed Care: We provide a safe, validating environment where healing is possible at your own pace.

Why Choose Careful Counseling?

  • Specialized expertise in trauma and PTSD

  • Virtual therapy you can access from the safety of your home

  • Personalized treatment plans rooted in evidence and compassion

  • Options for both structured exposure work and gentle cognitive processing

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Take the First Step Toward Healing

You don’t have to keep reliving the trauma. Therapy can help you rebuild safety, trust, and connection—inside yourself and with the world.

Book a free 15-minute consultation to start your journey.