Trauma & PTSD
Do you feel like certain experiences still affect you more than they should? Maybe you’ve told yourself that what you went through isn’t “that bad” or that other people have it worse. However, trauma can affect every aspect of your life. It may still linger in your body through tension, stomach aches, or feeling heavy. If you have experienced a traumatic event or been through complex trauma, therapy can help process any feelings that come up in a safe, judgement free space.
Signs You May Be Impacted by Trauma
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You feel constantly on edge
Your body feels alert, as if something bad is going to happen, and you easily startle. It’s as if your body is holding on to stress, and you can’t shake it off. You feel like it’s hard to fully relax, even when you are completely safe. You constantly scan your environment to look for what could go wrong.
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Certain memories stay on your mind
You think about past experiences over and over again, even if you try to stop. You feel pulled back into moments that are over. You never know when you will be triggered and feel like you are back in the same moment you experienced the trauma.
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You've learned to minimize your experience
You tell yourself what you experienced “isn’t bad enough” or “other people have it worse.” You push down what you went through and avoid talking about it. You fear others will judge you if you tell them the truth. It looks like you have it all together on the outside, but the inside it feels like everything is falling apart.
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You feel disconnected
You feel emotionally numb and distant from others. It’s hard to connect with others, especially those who haven’t gone through what you have. You see others enjoying life, and feel like you are just going through the motions. You don’t always recognize your own feelings and reactions.
How Therapy Can Help
Therapy offers a safe space for you to process your trauma and move at your pace. You will be able to feel in control and not overwhelmed. Sessions will focus on the experiences you want to bring up. If it feels too hard at any point, you are in the lead, and can discuss anything else on your mind. You will not be pushed to talk about anything before you are ready.
Therapy will help you understand your trauma responses without judgement. You will learn how to regulate your nervous system without being re-traumatized. Finally, you will be able to feel more grounded, present, and connected.
Ready to start?
If you have experienced trauma and it feels heavier than you expect, you are not a alone. If you are a New Jersey resident, click below to get started with online therapy for trauma and PTSD.