Trauma
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Blog Posts
4 Ways PTSD Affects Daily Life
PTSD affects daily life in many ways, often causes people to have intense thoughts and feelings related to a traumatic event long after the event ends. This can lead to significant impact in work, life, and relationships.
Understanding Domestic Violence Through a Trauma‑Informed Lens
Learn how a trauma‑informed approach helps explain domestic violence, supports survivors, and shifts the conversation from blame to safety, compassion, and empowerment.
How Families Can Protect Children’s Mental Health During Natural Disasters
Learn practical strategies to safeguard your child's emotional wellbeing during wildfires, floods, and other natural disasters.
Podcasts
The Many Faces of Domestic Violence: What Everyone Should Know
Explore the realities of domestic violence with therapist Yolanda Franzi as she breaks down the different forms of abuse.
Healing from Within: Practical Grounding Tools for Dissociation
Therapist Emily Broad joins the conversation to explore dissociation—what it is, how it manifests, and strategies for managing it. She shares practical grounding tools, including the 5-4-3-2-1 method and personalized breathing exercises. The discussion also covers building body awareness, particularly for trauma survivors, and approaches to gently increase tolerance for challenging emotions. Emily emphasizes that experiencing dissociation is not...
Navigating The Skies: Conquering The Fear of Flying
In this episode, we are joined by therapist Jonathan McIntosh to explore the growing fear of flying, especially in light of recent aviation incidents that have sparked renewed anxiety among travelers. McIntosh, a seasoned psychotherapist, breaks down the root causes of flight anxiety—ranging from specific phobias to trauma responses and heightened awareness from news coverage. He offers...
Related Services & Conditions
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Treatments
Explore evidence-based PTSD treatments, including therapy and medication, to manage symptoms and regain emotional stability after trauma.
Trauma Focused CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
We offer Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) for children and adolescents impacted by trauma and their parents or caregivers.
Trauma-Informed Care
Find expert trauma-informed therapy to promote emotional healing and recovery. Get compassionate care designed to support trauma survivors at every stage.
Therapy Groups
Introduction to Mindfulness Group
This group introduces a mindfulness‑based approach to mental health through present‑moment awareness and grounding practices.
Trauma Education Group
Join us for a supportive and informative group designed to help you better understand PTSD and trauma-related disorders.
So You’re Neurodiverse Group Therapy
Please join us every Saturday morning for a sensory friendly, inclusive, and authentic group to understand, learn, and grow.