Trauma and PTSD therapists in Calgary, Alberta AB, CanadaCA
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Avoidance is a common symptom of trauma and PTSD, which can make it difficult to talk about your trauma in therapy. I create a safe space for you to address trauma at your own pace. I also provide the option of "no talk" trauma therapy, in which you avoid disclosing specifics while still recovering from your trauma. Together we devise strategies to help you cope with symptoms and heal from the trauma you experienced.
Are you struggling with Post-traumatic stress disorder, PTSD? Are you experiencing flashbacks, severe anxiety, nightmares, and panic attacks? Healing the trauma you’ve experienced through effective treatment methods such as clinical hypnotherapy/hypnosis, counselling, & cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) has been proven to reduce & resolve PTSD. I incorporate each of these treatment methods when I work with individuals with this diagnosis. Take the first step towards healing and call me today.
Trauma is at the root of so many of our ways of being in the world. I like to focus on healing the inner child. I am well versed in PTSD healing strategies. I don't have EMDR training.
Trauma-informed therapy is a main approach to our work with clients at Empowered Wellness & Solutions. This includes providing a safe space that is non-judgmental offering trauma processing approaches like CBT and EMDR. We value our work in providing a space for those who identify as first responders, helping professionals, veterans or those who have experienced traumatic and stressful events in their lives.
Are past traumatic experiences haunting your present, making it difficult to move forward? Do flashbacks, nightmares, or overwhelming emotions disrupt your daily life? At Emotions Therapy Calgary, we understand the profound impact that trauma and PTSD can have on your well-being. Our specialized approach goes beyond surface-level solutions. We create a safe and supportive environment where you can process your experiences at your own pace. Utilizing evidence-based therapies, we'll help you navigate the complex emotions tied to your trauma. Together, we'll work to reduce the hold these experiences have on you, empowering you to reclaim control and build a future filled with peace, resilience, and hope. Let's not just manage the symptoms; let's pave the way toward healing and a renewed sense of self.
Trauma is often viewed as an “event” or “experience” like a terrible accident, abuse, a disaster, a death, etc. And it is a common view that the event or experience has to be considered “big” like these examples. And while such events and experiences can definitely be traumatic, other views expand on this, such as with the thinking that:
>Trauma is not an event or an experience as such, it’s what’s stored in the brain and the body. (There is a book called “The Body Keeps the Score” by Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk describing this.)
>“Traumatic experiences” don’t have to be so “big”, and what is traumatic for you might not be traumatic for someone else, depending on things like if someone is more sensitive than someone else.
Also, sometimes events enacted, witnessed, or experienced can be impactful because they run counter to your sense of morality and ethics, and these can be difficult to recover from too.
While some people spontaneously recover from trauma over time with the love and support of family and friends, others may suffer from effects of lasting trauma, which can vary greatly from person to person but might include living with deep emotional pain, avoiding reminders of the event or experience, feeling depressed or nervous, feeling like the event is still happening, feeling very angry or guilty, having difficulty sleeping, judgments of self or others, or other effects, long after the actual experience has passed.
In these circumstances, the support, guidance, and assistance of a counsellor can often be helpful in lessening the impact of the event or events on your life in the here and now, such as by helping you find healthy ways to cope with the lingering effects of the trauma, though certainly the road can sometimes be difficult.
If you feel you are living with the effects of trauma and are wanting a more satisfying and values-directed life, I might be able to assist.
Trauma and PTSD are very dynamic subjects. There is an extraordinary amount of work that the therapist and client need to do together before trauma can be addressed and processed. I have training in EMDR, taking a trauma-informed approach, attachment therapy and I take a holistic approach so clients (hopefully) feel like that are in a safe and caring space. Trauma shows up for people in a variety of ways and can hijack their daily lives. I'm here to support clients on their journey to moving through their trauma, so eventually they can put some time and space between them and their trauma, which ultimately gives them more control over their lives.
You are not alone. Trauma affects us all at some point. Therapy can help you move past the emotional pain and work toward peace of mind, a sense of control and even happiness.
I understand trauma to be an experience that plays out in the body: strong sensations overwhelm its capacity to tolerate everyday occurrences; triggers and memories rip it out of the present and throw it back into the past; and being around other people leaves it feeling like a fragile object. How might we learn to listen compassionately to what our body has to say about trauma? And how might our body come to feel once it knows that it's being listened to? When appropriate, I'm able to offer Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) as a means of treating acute, single-instance trauma.
I use a trauma-informed and compassion-focused approach to help you explore trauma, learn to soothe your body's responses to trauma, and rebuild your sense of self and a sense of control.
My primary work with trauma and PTSD is through accelerated resolution therapy (ART) which must be done in person. However, talk therapy can also be quite effective for trauma and PTSD and can be offered virtually in most cases.
Healing from trauma and PTSD is possible. I provide a safe and compassionate space for you to process your experiences, change your relationship with the trauma, and develop coping strategies that help you reclaim control and move forward with your life.
Trauma can be any event that as a perpetual negative impact on an individual. A common outcome from those that have been traumatizes is PTSD whereby individual re-experience feels of fear and anxiety as a result of the traumatic event. By processing the events and learning how to survive beyond the trauma we can find new ways to thrive in life rather than just survive.
"Welcome to Kaimana Psychology Inc., a place of healing and empowerment for those affected by trauma and PTSD. If you have experienced a traumatic event that continues to haunt you, know that you have come to a safe space where understanding, compassion, and specialized support await.
Trauma and PTSD can have a profound impact on every aspect of your life, leaving you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and disconnected from yourself and others. At Kaimana Psychology, we specializes in trauma-informed care, providing a compassionate and supportive environment to help you navigate the path to healing and reclaim your life.
We understand that trauma is a deeply personal experience, and each individual's journey toward recovery is unique. We are trained in evidence-based treatments, such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Through a collaborative and individualized approach, we will work together to address the impact of trauma, reduce distressing symptoms, and foster resilience and growth.
In our sessions, we create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences, process painful emotions, and gain a deeper understanding of the effects of trauma on your life. We will guide you through proven techniques to manage triggers, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and cultivate self-compassion as you move towards healing and recovery.
At Kaimana Psychology, we recognize that seeking therapy for trauma and PTSD can be a challenging and courageous step. To make the process more accessible, we offer online sessions that allow you to receive the support you need from the comfort and privacy of your own space. Our flexible scheduling options ensure that therapy can fit seamlessly into your life, prioritizing your healing journey without adding additional stress.
You don't have to carry the weight of trauma alone. Let us be your partners in healing and guide you toward a future where you can reclaim your inner strength, restore your sense of safety, and reconnect with a life filled with hope and possibility. Contact us today to schedule a confidential consultation, and together, we will embark on a transformative journey toward healing, resilience, and renewed well-being.
You are not defined by your trauma. Your story does not end here. Let us help you write a new chapter of resilience and empowerment.
Kaimana Psychology
Compassionate Trauma Recovery for a Life of Renewed Hope"
1 Years Experience
