Rose Hanna Counseling Service’s team of experienced practitioners in Long Beach, California, provides specialized counseling for people struggling with trauma and PTSD, offering online and in-person services 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. Symptoms of PTSD may include:
- Re-experiencing the trauma through flashbacks or nightmares
- Avoidance of situations or people that remind you of the trauma
- Changes in mood or cognition, such as feelings of hopelessness or anger and muted positive emotions
- Increased alertness, including difficulty sleeping, irritability, or being easily startled
For a diagnosis of PTSD, symptoms must persist for more than a month and significantly impair daily functioning.
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.
Find a Therapist Experienced with Care for Trauma and PTSD
If you or a loved one is struggling with trauma or PTSD, we invite you to reach out to Rose Hanna Counseling Services. Our compassionate team in Long Beach, serving California online, is here to support you as you heal. Call (562) 291-6356 or email us using our online form.