What We Treat

Trauma

Trauma is a story of resiliency. You have survived something extraordinary, and your mind and body have made adjustments to carry you through that experience. Many of the things that helped us to survive begin to work against us when we resurface from traumatic events.

Bodies may still be on guard and awaiting threats from the environment and others. Our mind replays those traumatic moments through dreams or when we are trying to focus on something else. Things that remind us of the event can be a source of anger and fear, even if they are safe in the present moment.

Trauma has a powerful impact on our brain, body, emotions, and identity; often shifting the way we see ourselves, relationships, and the future. If trauma has been a part of our story from a young age, we may have missed out on important skills to cope with distress, engage in healthy relationships, and manage challenging emotions.

Healing from trauma is a process of rebuilding our sense of self, and allowing the mind and body to adjust to life as it is occurring in the present moment. Treatment can be an empowering experience to reclaim your life.

Anxiety

Anxiety is a vital survival tool for human beings. It helps us to avoid threats, plan for the future, review mistakes in the past, and anticipate potential outcomes. Human civilization has thrived because we are able to tap into this important resource. And for many, this adaptive emotion starts to dominate our lives and get in the way of the things that are most important to us.

Anxiety shows up in the body and may result in panic attacks, discomfort, irritability, and difficulty sleeping. We may worry that others will notice our physical symptoms, leading to more anxiety. It can turn our brains into a spin cycle of worry, where thoughts become intruders and keep us stuck.

We may begin to avoid things that bring up feelings of anxiety or engage in behaviors to make it smaller, which actually get us stuck in a loop. Human being are full of creative strategies to keep anxiety at bay, but often find that these strategies do not eliminate anxiety, and instead make our lives smaller and smaller.

There are many different ways that anxiety may manifest in your life, including generalized worry, phobias, social anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, health anxiety, and panic. Without treatment these things may be limiting and shaping your life. Anxiety is a biological resource that can be used to propel your life forward, and we can help you get there.