PTSD & Trauma
Specialized counseling for people struggling with trauma and PTSD, for children and adults.
What are Mental Trauma and PTSD?
Mental trauma is a lasting emotional and psychological response to distressing or life-threatening events. Although not everybody will respond the same way, potentially traumatic experiences include accidents, natural disasters, abuse, neglect, or the sudden loss of a loved one, among other things. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a specific mental health condition that can develop in people who experience trauma. For a diagnosis of PTSD, symptoms must persist for more than a month and significantly impair daily functioning.
Symptoms of PTSD may include:
How Can Therapy Help?
At Rose Hanna Counseling Services, our practitioners offer a variety of therapeutic approaches in Long Beach and online to meet the unique needs of our clients dealing with trauma and PTSD. While each provider has their own specialties, some approaches include:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT is a widely-used approach that helps people identify and change thought patterns related to their trauma that lead them to unwanted behavior. By reframing these thoughts, clients can develop healthier ways of coping and reduce the intensity of their PTSD symptoms. CBT helps clients regain a sense of control over their lives.
Play Therapy
For children, play therapy provides a safe and engaging way to express their feelings and experiences related to trauma in a way that comes naturally to them. This therapeutic approach fosters healing and resilience, allowing children to improve their emotional regulation, self-respect, and social skills.
Attachment Counseling
Attachment counseling focuses on understanding how our early relationships shape our emotional needs. For individuals who have experienced trauma, developing secure attachments is crucial for healing. This approach helps clients explore their attachment styles and how they fit into their current relationships.
Meet the Therapists
Our team members who specialize in this area.
Virginia creates a safe, warm environment where clients feel truly heard. She specializes in depression, anxiety, OCD, grief, and exposure-based therapies, with a collaborative approach focused on meaningful, lasting change.
Socorro brings over 10 years of therapeutic experience with adults, couples, children, and families. She uses a client-centered collaborative approach drawing on CBT, trauma-focused therapy, and attachment-based modalities.
Brittlin has experience with a wide range of ages, populations, and diagnoses. She is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive environment where clients can work toward positive change through a collaborative therapeutic process.
Esthela brings a personalized, trauma-informed approach and over 25 years in communications. Bilingual in English and Spanish, she specializes in anxiety, depression, and family counseling for Long Beach's diverse community.
Ready to begin?
Take the first step toward healing and growth. Request an appointment today.