Trauma Therapy | Virtual Trauma Counseling in Texas and Florida 

Understanding Trauma

Trauma is very personal. Many people can experience very similar events and their reactions can range from severe to no impact at all . Trauma effects areas of the brain, the stress response system as well as thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Over 50% of people experience at least one trauma in their lifetime.

Trauma can include, but is not limited to: 

• serious injury

• physical, sexual, emotional violence

•  life-threatening events

• chronic abuse and neglect 

• being bullied

• homelessness 

• grief

• divorce

• illness

• witnessing any of the above

Our approach

• Safety: Establishing a sense of safety is often the first priority in trauma therapy. This may involve creating a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship between the you and me.

• Psychoeducation: Cindy will provide education about the effects of trauma on the mind and body. Understanding the physiological and psychological responses to trauma can be empowering for clients.

• Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques: Techniques like mindfulness meditation, deep breathing, and progressive muscle relaxation can help individuals manage anxiety and hyperarousal associated with trauma.

• Grounding Techniques: Grounding exercises help you stay in the present moment and alleviate dissociation or flashbacks. These can include sensory-based exercises like naming objects in the room or touching different textures.

• Narrative Therapy: Encouraging you to talk about and make sense of your traumatic experiences can be therapeutic. This may involve creating a coherent narrative of the trauma.

• The goal of trauma therapy is to help you heal from your traumatic experiences, reduce distressing symptoms, and improve your overall well-being.