Trauma Treatment IN
LAWRENCE, KS
Is Trauma Preventing You from Living a Meaningful Life?
Are you curious about what it would feel like to trust others and embrace life with greater flexibility? If you often feel disconnected from yourself and those around you—like you’re just watching life happen rather than truly living it—you’re not alone. It’s natural to crave meaningful connections and deep relationships, but past trauma may make it difficult to open up and trust.
For many people, solitude, self-reliance, and rigid routines feel like the safest way to avoid painful memories or triggering situations. However, these strategies may also be keeping you stuck in patterns of avoidance and isolation. If this resonates with you, you may be experiencing symptoms of PTSD.
Understanding Trauma: Identifying Its Impact
Trauma can stem from either a single distressing event or repeated exposure to difficult experiences. Both types of trauma can significantly impact emotional well-being and daily life.
• Major Trauma: Often linked to one-time, significant events such as (but not limited to) military combat, natural disasters, serious accidents, assault, or the loss of a loved one.
• Complex Trauma: Develops over time due to repeated exposure to distressing situations, often in close relationships. Examples include childhood neglect, family dysfunction, abuse, or chronic stress in a toxic workplace.
Whether your trauma is rooted in a single incident or an accumulation of painful experiences, PTSD therapy can help you process and heal in a way that aligns with your needs and goals.
PTSD Therapy: A Path to Healing
I provide an integrative approach to treating PTSD and trauma, combining Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and other evidence-based interventions. My goal is to create a treatment plan that acknowledges your unique experiences while equipping you with the tools needed to navigate them more effectively.
What Does Trauma Therapy Look Like?
• Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART): ART helps process traumatic memories quickly and effectively using imaginal exposure and guided visualization. Unlike traditional talk therapy, ART does not require you to verbally recount distressing experiences in detail, making it a gentle yet powerful approach.
• Building Coping Skills: After an initial assessment, we may integrate specific coping strategies to use between sessions. These skills can help manage emotional distress, regulate nervous system responses, and support long-term healing.
• Shifting Perspective: Rather than trying to erase the past, therapy helps you understand how trauma has shaped your experiences, allowing you to reclaim control over your life and move toward a more meaningful future.
Common Concerns About PTSD Therapy
WILL I HAVE TO RELIVE MY TRAUMA IN SESSIONS?
-Not in the way you might think. Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) does not require you to retell your trauma in detail or experience re-traumatization. Instead, ART helps process and reframe distressing memories in a controlled and healing-focused way.
Will it be worth my time?
-While no therapist can guarantee specific results, many clients report significant improvement with PTSD therapy, including ART and ACT. Therapy offers a structured and evidence-based path toward healing, helping you regain a sense of stability, connection, and emotional flexibility.
Is this evidence-based?
-Yes. Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is recognized as an evidence-based modality by the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Research continues to demonstrate its effectiveness in reducing trauma-related symptoms.
THE TIME IS NOW.
If trauma has kept you from living the life you want, know that healing is possible. Whether you’re seeking relief from PTSD symptoms, struggling with past experiences, or simply looking for a path forward, I am here to help.
If you’re ready to take the next step toward healing from trauma, call (913) 662-3627 or submit from to see if we’re a good fit.