Struggling with Trauma?
Online Trauma & PTSD Counseling in Kansas, Missouri, Colorado & Illinois
Trauma isn’t just something that “happens”—it’s something that stays with you, shaping how you see the world, your relationships, and even yourself. Whether it’s a painful experience from the past, a sudden life event, or something that’s been building over time, trauma can leave you feeling disconnected, stuck, or constantly on edge. Maybe you’re feeling numb and detached, or you’re in a constant state of hyper-awareness, waiting for the next bad thing to happen. Whatever your experience, you’re not alone—and healing is possible.
What Trauma Can Feel Like
Trauma hits differently for everyone, but it often comes with a mix of emotional, physical, and mental symptoms that can make everyday life feel really hard to navigate. If any of this sounds familiar, you might be carrying the weight of trauma:
Emotional Signs:
- Feeling sad or hopeless even when things are “fine”
- Struggling with sudden bursts of anger or frustration
- Constant feelings of fear, guilt, or shame that won’t go away
- Avoiding people or places that remind you of the past
- Feeling disconnected from yourself or others
Physical Symptoms:
- Trouble sleeping or constant nightmares
- Chronic pain, headaches, or digestive issues that don’t seem to have a cause
- Feeling exhausted all the time, even when you rest
- Loss of appetite or emotional eating as a coping mechanism
- Panic attacks that come out of nowhere
Psychological Disorders:
- PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)—feeling like you’re reliving the trauma over and over
- Anxiety and panic that make it hard to relax or focus
- Depression that leaves you feeling unmotivated or empty
- Dissociation—feeling like you’re watching life from the outside
- Coping with substances to escape the pain
If you’re nodding along to any of this, it might be time to reach out for support. Trauma isn’t something you just “get over”—but with the right tools, you can start feeling more in control and at peace.
How We’ll Work Through It—Together
Healing from trauma isn’t about “fixing” yourself—it’s about learning how to process what’s happened and finding ways to move forward without feeling stuck in survival mode. I use a combination of proven, science-backed approaches that help you process, heal, and regain a sense of control in your life.
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): A powerful tool to help reprocess traumatic memories so they don’t control your thoughts, emotions, and body anymore. It’s like hitting the reset button on painful experiences.
- Mindfulness Practice: Learning to stay present, ground yourself, and manage overwhelming emotions when they show up. Think of it as your anchor when life feels chaotic.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Helping you find ways to accept what’s happened while focusing on what you want your life to look like moving forward—because healing is about progress, not perfection.
What You’ll Gain from Therapy:
- A deeper understanding of how trauma affects your mind, body and spirit
- Tools to handle triggers and overwhelming emotions without spiraling
- A sense of safety and stability within yourself, no matter what’s happening around you
- The ability to start building a future that isn’t defined by the past
Take The Leap
Healing from trauma takes courage, but you don’t have to do it alone. Whether you’re ready to dive in or just want to explore what healing might look like, I’m here to support you every step of the way. Ready to get started? Book your free consultation today and let’s start your journey to healing—together.
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