Trauma Therapy in D.C., Virginia, Florida, and Connecticut

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Trauma can be a scary word.

Trauma points to something like:

  • An assault

  • A hate crime

  • An abusive partner

  • Challenges in coming out

  • Discrimination

  • Unhealthy family experiences

  • Military experiences

  • Stresses that sometimes come with our LGBTQ+ identities

  • A global pandemic

Trauma can impact how you feel, think, and interact with those around you.

Traumatic experiences can have a huge impact on your emotional and physical health. You may have trouble connecting to your usual activities, like work or school. Sometimes you may feel guilty, depressed, or feel as if life isn't worth living. But, there is hope. 

The fact that you are reading this already puts a spotlight on both your strength and willingness to learn how things can change. 

You know this is not the life you want for yourself. You are ready to take the next step to address the symptoms of trauma, but you’re not sure how to get it.

COMMON SYMPTOMS OF TRAUMA INCLUDE:

  • Feelings of sadness, tearfulness, emptiness, or hopelessness

  • Irritability or frustration

  • Sleep disturbances, including insomnia and nightmares

  • Feelings of guilt or shame

  • Avoidance of triggering people, places, or things

  • Heightened startle response

  • Panic, anxiety, agitation, or restlessness

  • Physical pain or digestive issues

  • Challenges in thinking, concentrating, making decisions, and remembering things

  • Frequent or recurrent thoughts of death, suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts, or suicide

TRAUMA WITHIN LGBTQ+ COMMUNITIES:

Belonging to LGBTQ+ communities can be an incredible source of strength and resilience. But, most members of the LGBTQ+ community experience trauma. This may include events at the intersection of our sexual orientation and gender identities. Sometimes this compounds both feeling alone and hesitant about reaching out for help. 

The reality for many LGBTQ+ folx is the continuing social stigma in claiming LGBTQ+ identities in different parts of our lives. It is so hard to carry experiences with:

  • Conversion therapy

  • Challenges to integrating faith with your identities

  • Navigating military service with LGBTQ+ identities

  • Workplace harassment

  • Discrimination 

Our Approach to Trauma Therapy

CBT and ACT

Both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy are evidence-supported frameworks. Each helps to change the relationships we have with our thoughts and feelings. This includes both the negative and painful ones.

Building on the strategies you are already using can provide a sense of power in responding to depression in a different way. Along with these tools, we work to include mindfulness and meditation. Both help empower you to reconnect to your life.

You already have the strength to reconnect to your life!

Take the next step.

Begin Trauma Therapy with us

Working through past trauma is never easy.

But our caring therapists are here to offer support from our virtual therapy office. Our team can help you overcome symptoms of trauma and discover how strong you are. To start your therapy journey, please follow these simple steps:

  1. Contact Within Reach Therapy

  2. Meet with a skilled therapist for a free consult

  3. Start receiving the support you deserve

Other Services Offered at Within Reach Therapy:

Trauma therapy isn't the only service we offer. Our team also offers LGBTQ+ therapy; depression treatment; financial therapy; and anxiety treatment. Contact us to learn more today.