Trauma and Abuse
Will My Past Pain Always Haunt Me?
It’s normal for past feelings to creep up in unexpected ways. If the abuse hasn’t been dealt with directly, your past pain tends to manifest itself in the present. Therapy helps put your past trauma to rest and close that chapter so that it no longer affects how you think and feel in the future.
Trauma counseling provides targeted support to address and resolve these lingering issues, enabling you to achieve lasting emotional relief.
Trauma and abuse are similar, but different.
BOTH HAVING LONG LASTING EFFECTS ON AN INDIVIDUAL.
Trauma is a fear response to a threatening or shocking event. The more prolonged your exposure is to a traumatic event, the more severe the effects are.
Abuse is a direct offense on an individual. It’s exploitative, damaging, and hurtful. Abuse often occurs from your family as a child or romantic partner as an adult. Types of abuse include: physical, sexual, emotional, psychological, and/or economic.
Trauma and abuse can be buried in your past where it belongs. Trauma counseling offers a path to healing, helping you process and move forward from these experiences with expert support.
Trauma/Abuse Symptoms
Anxiety/Fear
Grief
Displaced Anger
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Personality Disorders
Low Self Esteem
Feeling Numb
Flashbacks
Sudden, Irrational Feelings
Counseling For Trauma/Abuse Will Help You
Using Cognitive Behavioral Treatment, better regulate your thoughts and feelings regardless of external circumstances. It’s a great way to shift from survival-based living to being more in control and resilient.
It takes practice but gets easier and more effective over time.
OUR GOAL IS FOR YOU TO:
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Identify whether you’ve been abused or experienced a traumatic event.
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Acknowledge how your past manifests itself in your life.
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Work through the pain directly.
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Develop healthier tendencies to address the historical triggers.
Frequently Asked Questions about Counseling for Trauma and Abuse
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How can counseling help with trauma and abuse recovery?
Counseling provides a safe and supportive space to process painful experiences, rebuild trust, and learn healthy coping strategies. Our counselors can help you to understand how trauma affects your mind and body, manage triggers, and work toward long-term healing and empowerment.
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How do I know if I need trauma counseling?
You may benefit from trauma counseling if you experience symptoms such as flashbacks, anxiety, nightmares, depression, difficulty trusting others, or feeling “stuck” in painful memories. If past experiences of abuse continue to affect your daily life, relationships, or self-worth, Intentional Counseling can help you move forward.
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How long does trauma and abuse counseling take?
Healing from trauma is not a quick process, as it looks different for everyone. Some clients notice improvement within a few months, while others benefit from longer-term support. The length of therapy depends on the severity of trauma, your goals, and how ready you feel to process your experiences at a safe pace.
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Is counseling confidential for trauma and abuse survivors?
Absolutely. Your privacy and trust are top priorities. Everything you share in counseling sessions will remain confidential, except in rare cases where safety is at risk. Creating a safe and judgment-free space is one of the most important factors to trauma recovery.