Trauma and PTSD therapists in Port Saint Lucie, Florida FL
Trauma and PTSD
Sharon Roth
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Trauma can deeply impact individuals, manifesting in various forms of distress and hindering their ability to lead fulfilling lives. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapeutic approach that offers hope and healing for those grappling with traumatic experiences. By engaging in bilateral stimulation, typically through eye movements, taps, or sounds, EMDR helps individuals process distressing memories and reframe negative beliefs associated with the trauma. Through this process, clients can experience a reduction in the emotional intensity of their memories and develop healthier coping mechanisms, empowering them to move forward with resilience and renewed strength. EMDR provides a safe and effective pathway towards healing, allowing individuals to reclaim agency over their lives and restore a sense of balance and well-being.
2 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Thomas Hanna
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, NCC, CCTP, CCATP
Following a traumatic event, everyone experiences certain symptoms. It’s the sleepless nights, the sudden recollections that invade your memories, and the unexpected panic in situations that remind you of the event.
For many of us, that experience fades over time. With PTSD, something blocks that natural recovery. Rather than fading away, those reactions intensify.
It is this intensification that forms many of the symptoms of PTSD. These symptoms include:
- Sudden, unexpected memories
- Avoiding locations and events
- Difficulty sleeping
- Feeling "jumpy" or easily startled
- Feeling perpetually “in danger”
It is estimated that 70% of adults have experienced a traumatic event at some point in their life. Because trauma can be complex and overwhelming, it requires a knowledgable approach to treatment.
Trauma Therapy With Tempest Counseling
The goal of treating trauma is to identify what is “blocking” that ability to recover, overcome those barriers, and facilitate that process of healing.
To accomplish this, Tempest draws from three of the leading evidence-based treatments for trauma. These include Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), and Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE). All three of these are considered the gold standard for PTSD treatment.
Better still, these three approaches have proven to be highly effective online. Each has particular strengths, and some methods work better depending on the unique experiences of the client. At Tempest, we employ a combination of these three protocols, tailored to your specific needs.
This unique, individualized approach is what allows Tempest to be so effective in trauma treatment.
6 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Lauren Chavis
Psychologist, PsyD
I am trained in TF-CBT and also use exposure techniques, depending on what is the most appropriate.
11 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Jamie Reed
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I've been trained in a number of modalities to treat trauma and PTSD. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
12 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Dr. Paul Daanen
Psychologist, PsyD
I specialize in the assessment and treatment of PTSD and cPTSD. As mentioned elsewhere here, I utilize a multifaceted approach that is customized to the needs of each individual person I work with. When suitable, and with sufficient preparation, I emphasize EMDR as my treatment approach of choice.
14 Years Experience