Bettina Dee Psychotherapy Services

Trauma Therapy & PTSD Treatment

You might need trauma therapy if you find yourself:

• Having recurrent nightmares, flashbacks, or panic attacks
• Feeling on edge a lot, angry or suicidal
• Avoiding people, places or activities that could trigger uncomfortable feelings
• Having difficulties sleeping as well as concentrating
• Feeling like you are facing everything alone

You may have experienced trauma in early childhood, followed by a lifetime of difficulties. You also may have been traumatized later in life by rape, domestic violence, other assaults, or severe losses from natural disaster and serious medical conditions.

You may have gone through horrific trauma and extremely tough times; but what causes PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) is not only the severity of the trauma, but how well you were cared for after the traumatic event. So, if your caregivers, or those who were supposed to keep you safe, were the ones who hurt and terrorized you, you are very likely carrying lifelong wounds if you don't receive treatment.

The good news is that you can heal even many years after the emotional trauma.  During the healing process, we start by first recognizing and honoring your protective mechanisms--the ways in which you have survived.  These protective behaviors have guarded you as best as possible from hurtful people, but may now be causing severe isolation. 

Second, we will care for the vulnerable, scared and burdened child parts inside.  This part of you never received what it needed and won't feel well until it does.  Through your own inner wise and compassionate Self you will give it the validation and care it still craves and needs--without letting it overwhelm you with its desperation! 

I use a wide variety of techniques and approaches, but am mostly using the Internal Family System model (IFS) of healing. 

What makes my work so effective is the safety I provide.  This safety comes from my non-judgmental, compassionate and engaging approach.  Real healing and real change is my objective.

If you or a loved one needs trauma therapy, contact me for an appointment.