Trauma Counseling Services

Trauma is the impact on our emotional, physical, mental and/or spiritual well-being as a result of an event, a relationship, or an accumulation of distressing experiences. Often times, when people hear the word 'trauma' they think of big "T" trauma such as car accidents, a loss, or other acts of violence. Research tells us today that non life-threatening traumas can be described as little "t" trauma and are equally as impactful on a person's well-being. The impact may lead to uncomfortable symptoms that eventually could meet criteria for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).  

Symptoms of PTSD include:

• Nightmares and difficulty sleeping
• Recurrent distressing memories of the traumatic event
• Reliving the traumatic event, known as flashbacks
• Avoiding reminders of the event
• Memory problems
• Difficulty with relationships
• Symptoms of depression
• Symptoms of anxiety
• Being easily startled or frightened and hyper-vigilance
• Self-destructive behavior
• Irritability
• Guilt or shame

At Bright Waves Counseling, trauma counseling services can help you overcome the effects of traumatic events and lower your discomfort with distressing memories. Lauren uses evidence-based techniques to help you heal from the psychological impact of trauma, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Lauren focuses on providing a supportive environment where you can explore your experiences and develop strategies to heal at the pace that feels right for you. Lauren offers a specialized treatment to reducing the impact of trauma through Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.