Trauma and PTSD therapists in Durango, Colorado CO
Trauma and PTSD
Anna Bellard
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I understand how difficult it can be to remember a painful event. Discussing an encounter can feel humiliating, but you are never at fault. In my therapy, I pride myself on creating a comfortable environment for my clients, so we can talk through the emotions of past experiences.
4 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Christy Rodriguez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
I understand how difficult it can be to remember a painful event. Discussing an encounter can feel humiliating, but you are never at fault. In my therapy, I pride myself on creating a comfortable environment for my clients, so we can talk through the emotions of a past experience and create healthy resolutions.
6 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Wellcova Health Services
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Trauma and PTSD is a disorder in which a person has difficulty recovering from a traumatic or terrifying event. I will use my extensive training and expertise in CBT, DBT, ACT, TFCBT, and solution focused therapy.
17 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Pamela T Iverson LPC, CACIII EMDR
Counselor/Therapist, LPC CACIII EMDR Certified
Trauma is at the bases of everything. Some have lived nothing but trauma and abuse and therefore do not really register it as trauma. Holding a safe place for them to discover their truth on their time while healing can be a delicate process.
22 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Sarah J Thompson
Counselor/Therapist, MEd, LPC
Most people will experience trauma in their lifetime whether it’s a car accident, abuse or neglect, the sudden death of a loved one, a violent criminal act, exposure to the violence of war, or a natural disaster.
While many people can recover from trauma over time with the love and support of family and friends and bounce back with resiliency, others may discover effects of lasting trauma, which can cause a person to live with deep emotional pain, fear, confusion, or post-traumatic stress far after the event has passed.
In these circumstances, the support, guidance, and assistance of a therapist is fundamental to healing from trauma.
Trauma Symptoms
According to the four types of symptoms listed in the DSM-5
Avoidance Symptoms
Avoiding specific locations, sights, situations, and sounds that serve as reminders of the event
Anxiety, depression, numbness, or guilt
Re-experiencing Symptoms
Intrusive thoughts, nightmares or flashbacks
Hyperarousal Symptoms
Anger, irritability, and hypervigilance
Aggressive, reckless behavior, including self-harm
Sleep disturbances
Negative Mood and Cognition Symptoms
Loss of interest in activities that were once considered enjoyable
Difficulty remembering details of the distressing event
Change in habits or behavior since the trauma
Research has proven psychotherapy to be the most effective form of treatment for trauma. Most commonly, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) are used in treating trauma.
If you or someone you know matches the trauma symptoms listed above, I am confident that I can help and invite you to contact me today for a free consultation.
15 Years Experience