PTSD Treatment and Trauma Therapy in Cincinnati, OH
Trauma is one of the hardest experiences that we can go through. In fact, it is one that often leaves years of pain and isolation in its wake. Trauma and PTSD can take a variety of forms.
Common Reasons PTSD and Trauma Develop
childhood physical
sexual, and emotional abuse
motor vehicle accidents
sexual assault and rape
Another form of trauma includes secondary or vicarious trauma. This is often found in first responders. Here are some traumas that are common to first-responder firefighters, EMTs, and police; combat
physical assault
traumatic loss by suicide and homicide
exposure to natural disasters
traumatic health experiences like heart attacks
While there are many other forms of trauma, these are a few of the most common forms of it that I see.
Reasons Individuals Seek PTSD Treatment and Trauma Therapy in Cinncinati, OH
You may be struggling with constant high levels of anxiety and fear. Perhaps, you are hypervigilant and always looking over your shoulder. Or you have become alert to noises and sounds which leaves you choosing to sit with you back to the wall. Your days may be filled with disturbing and distracting memories of your trauma. Then, your nights are filled with distressing dreams. This results in nearly 24-hour suffering. You may be feeling guilty, ashamed, mistrustful, and hopeless. Or, you’re at a point where you are blaming yourself for what happened and living in fear of your own memories and feelings.
After long enough, it’s easy to begin confusing symptoms of PTSD with who you are. You may tell yourself that you’re an angry person, unfeeling, or asocial, not interested in other people. The truth is that increased anger and avoidant coping are common features of PTSD. To say that these symptoms are who you are is like having the flu and defining yourself as achy.
Counseling Can Help You Overcome What You’re Experiencing!
There is hope. Without question, no matter what you’ve been through, how many years you’ve lived in pain, or whether you’ve made previous efforts that didn’t work. Hope is near. Perhaps, you’ve never told another living being about what happened, there is hope. You matter and you deserve to get relief. It is in fact possible to disentangle your sense of identity from PTSD symptoms and recognize your old self again. Maybe you don’t know what this might look like, or you’re scared of what trauma treatment might involve. I’m happy to answer all of these questions for you.
Ascend Psychological Services Approach to PTSD Treatment and Trauma Therapy in Cincinnati, OH
The good news is that there are a lot of effective options. As you can see from the Treatments Offered page on my website, I provide half a dozen evidence-based treatments for PTSD and I’m well versed in addressing its most common co-occurring concerns, such as panic attacks and depression. If you want to engage in individual therapy, great. If you want to involve your partner in the therapy process for added support, great. Whether you’re already prepared to begin inching out of your comfort zone or you need to begin slowly with just a supportive, encouraging environment, great, I can help.
Additionally, I have been working with trauma survivors for over a decade now. I previously trained at the National Center for PTSD and having spent years working as a staff psychologist for the VA. I’ve seen individuals who have gone from a suicide attempt to relief within a matter of months. In fact, I have seen individuals cry tears of happiness at finally seeing a future that they like. First-line, evidence-based treatments for PTSD – like those that I offer – have over 30 years of research and dozens of clinical trials to back them up. They are safe and they are effective.
Is Recovery from Trauma Possible?
You may have heard before that recovery from PTSD isn’t possible. That it’s just something you have to live with. I can tell you that I’ve seen Vietnam Veterans who’ve lived with PTSD symptoms for 50 years get better. OK, maybe they won’t go away entirely, at least not within a matter of several months. But, does that mean it’s not worth reducing your symptoms by half, or even 75%, in this time period? Think of what this level of change might translate into…how it would change the way you’re able to relate to the world and those around you. And because evidence-based treatment for PTSD gives you coping skills to take with you, you’ll become your own trauma therapist and be positioned to keep the symptoms at bay for years to come. So please, ask yourself, what do you have to lose, and reach out for a free consult today!
Begin PTSD Treatment and Trauma Therapy in Cinncinati, OH When You’re Ready!
Dealing with trauma makes you feel stuck and hopeless. Regardless of how you got here, know that you don’t have to process this alone. If you need support, I can help you. Counseling can help you find the path to better living that aligns with your goals. If you’re ready for a change, you’ve come to the right place. My in-person and online therapy practice in Cincinnati, OH has a skilled and caring trauma therapist who specializes in PTSD treatment and trauma therapy. If you’re ready to begin finding a new way forward, then begin your counseling journey by following these simple steps:
Meet with your trauma therapist
Discover Hope again!
Other Services at Ascend Psychological Services
PTSD and trauma are something that often pushes us into silence. This leaves us feeling lonely and unheard of, but you don’t have to deal with it alone. Counseling is a space for you to be heard and seen. If you’re looking for a different kind of support, PTSD treatment, and trauma therapy in my Cinncinati. OH, counseling practice isn’t the only service offered. Additional mental health services Ascend Psychological Services provides include depression treatment, insomnia treatment, psychological assessments, online therapy in Ohio. Additionally, I offer CBT therapy, prolonged exposure, written exposure therapy, accelerated resolution therapy, cognitive processing therapy, and person-centered approaches. When you’re ready to begin services, I am here to support you.