Daria Sievers,
MSW, LCSW, CCTP, NATC
TRAUMA
Trauma leaves a lasting mark, affecting mental, physical, and emotional health. It can lead to anxiety, depression, addiction, and struggles with everyday basics like sleep, getting things done, or enjoying time with loved ones. These challenges often make it hard to manage daily life, throwing everything off balance. Therapy can help you regain control of your life and begin to heal.​
BETTER SLEEP - INCREASED FOCUS - HEALTHIER COPING - GREATER SELF-AWARENESS & UNDERSTANDING
Traumatic events become problematic when we are stuck in survival mode. Research has shown that Trauma can be repaired, even transformed. We can emerge stronger and more resilient, with newfound purpose and more meaningful and joyful lives even after severe trauma. Trauma therapy can help.
Difficulties such as poor sleep, disturbing dreams, intrusive memories of the traumatic event(s) and being "triggered" by reminders of the experience(s) that persist for more than a month should be evaluated by an experienced professional. Therapy can provide you with the tools to manage symptoms of traumatic stress and set you on a path of recovery.
Most of us experience one or more traumatic events in our lives. Some are little "t" traumas, the everyday variety, that we get over without too much difficulty or disruption in our daily lives. But others, the big “T" traumas, may overwhelm our capacity to cope triggering intense emotions, like fear, helplessness and despair. The brain may struggle to process and integrate traumatic memories, leading to intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, and nightmares. A skilled trauma specialist can help you understand how you have been affected by your trauma and guide you through repair and recovery.
When trauma results in persistent symptoms that disrupt your daily life you may have Post Traumatic Stress. PTSD isn’t madness; it’s the body’s natural response to extreme, overwhelming stress. It’s like the body saying, “This isn’t sustainable—if this continues, it’ll cause serious harm. I need to take drastic action to reduce the stress and protect us. Survival comes first!”
