Trauma and PTSD therapists in Bismarck, North Dakota ND
Trauma and PTSD
Karen Baumstark, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D., CMHIMP, CTACC
None of us can escape some level of trauma; inevitably, it will be a part of life. How much it affects us, however, depends on many factors including the nervous system we were born with, our outer resources, and how much relational support we receive to help us recover from the trauma. Many people do not have access to adequate resources to help them recover from trauma (and this is very subjective and personal, varying from person to person), and the trauma continues to affect them in (sometimes subtle, but still) impactful ways. If certain factors come together, PTSD may develop out of trauma. Often clients feel like they have failed because they can't completely "get over" their PTSD reactions. I have often reminded clients that PTSD is "the gift that keeps on giving". It can be very hard, perhaps impossible, to completely eradicate PTSD reactions, because the reaction is not just of the mind, it is of the whole body. My approach to helping clients with trauma and PTSD involves looking at it holistically and working to understand how the trauma changed you, your reaction across many facets of your life (thoughts, feelings, habits, behaviors, self-care or lack thereof, expectations, how you view the world), and then working on replacing what is harmful with what is helpful. The goal isn't to completely get rid of the PTSD symptoms (which is likely impossible) but rather to dramatically reduce its effect on you, so you can live your best life, and so an occasional symptom breaking through will not derail you.
34 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Kailyn Bobb
Psychologist, PsyD
Treating trauma involves a sensitive and individualized approach aimed at helping individuals process and heal from distressing experiences. In our work together, we would address the psychological impact of traumatic events while establishing a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship to allow you to explore and make sense of their experiences.
7 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Erin Severe
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed and unable to cope with daily demands? Do you have unresolved trauma from past experiences which make it difficult to function? Utilizing a Cognitive Behavior (CBT) approach, we will help develop new ways to respond to your past and help you take charge of your life.
16 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Cameron Staley
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Most of us experience traumatic events and want to learn ways to more effectively navigate these concerns. I offer practice strategies and skills to begin navigating PTSD symptoms to begin living your life more fully today.
12 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Sala Psychology
Psychologist
We use Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to treat PTSD, which is a short-term treatment for PTSD with extensive research support.
3 Years Experience