At Layers Counseling Specialists, we understand that trauma is complex and personal. Trauma can result from a variety of life experiences, including untreated mental health conditions like OCD, anxiety, ADHD, or Autism. We believe in addressing the whole person, which is why our trauma therapy is trauma-informed, integrative, and tailored to each individual’s needs.

What Is Trauma?

Trauma can be defined as a deeply distressing or disturbing experience that overwhelms an individual’s ability to cope. It can result from singular events, ongoing stressors, or even untreated mental health conditions. Trauma impacts the brain, body, and emotions, making it difficult to feel safe, connected, and regulated.

At Layers Counseling Specialists, we recognize that trauma is not just about the event, but how the individual’s system reacts to it. We take a holistic approach, focusing on the emotional, psychological, and physical aspects of trauma to help clients heal and reclaim their lives.

Trauma and Other Mental Health Conditions

Untreated or improperly treated conditions such as OCD, anxiety disorders, ADHD, and Autism can lead to experiences that feel traumatic. For example, social isolation, bullying, or misunderstanding from others due to these conditions can contribute to ongoing emotional and psychological distress. We know that these layers of trauma can exacerbate mental health concerns, which is why our team takes a comprehensive, trauma-informed approach to therapy.

By addressing both the underlying conditions and the trauma, we ensure that our clients receive the full support they need to heal, grow, and move forward.

Our Trauma Therapy Approaches

We utilize evidence-based, trauma-informed therapeutic modalities to help individuals process their experiences and achieve healing:

• Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART): ART is a rapid, evidence-based therapy that uses visualization and eye movements to help clients process traumatic memories in a safe, non-invasive way. This therapy helps reduce the emotional intensity of trauma without the need for the client to verbally rehash painful memories.

• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT): TF-CBT is a structured, short-term treatment model designed to help children, teens, and adults recover from trauma. This approach combines trauma-sensitive interventions with cognitive behavioral techniques, allowing clients to process their trauma while learning coping skills to manage distressing emotions.

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills: We incorporate DBT skills like emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness to help clients manage overwhelming emotions related to trauma. DBT skills are particularly helpful in stabilizing emotions and reducing trauma-related distress.

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): ACT helps individuals accept difficult emotions and thoughts rather than avoiding them. By focusing on mindfulness and aligning actions with personal values, ACT allows clients to move forward from trauma in a meaningful way.

• Integrative Trauma Approaches: In addition to ART and TF-CBT, we use, mindfulness, grounding techniques, and somatic awareness to address the physiological impact of trauma. These techniques help clients reconnect with their bodies and regain a sense of control over their emotional and physical responses.

What Can Trauma Therapy Help With?

Our trauma therapy services are designed to help individuals who are dealing with:

• Childhood Trauma: Including abuse, neglect, or family dysfunction.

• Complex Trauma: Ongoing or repeated trauma, often experienced over a long period of time.

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Resulting from a single traumatic event, such as an accident, assault, or natural disaster.

• Developmental Trauma: Trauma stemming from early attachment issues or chronic stress during childhood.

• Secondary Trauma: Emotional distress experienced from exposure to someone else’s trauma, often seen in caregivers or professionals.

Why Choose Layers Counseling Specialists for Trauma Therapy?

• Trauma-Informed Care: We understand that trauma affects every individual differently. Our team is trained to create a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard and understood without judgment.

• Whole-Person Approach: We believe that effective trauma therapy requires treating the whole person. By addressing not only the trauma but any co-occurring conditions such as anxiety, OCD, ADHD, or Autism, we can support our clients in achieving long-lasting healing.

• Tailored Treatment Plans: Each person’s experience with trauma is unique, so we develop individualized treatment plans that align with each client’s specific needs and goals.

• Comprehensive Tools for Healing: Through our use of evidence-based therapies like ART, TF-CBT, and mindfulness techniques, we help clients build resilience, process their trauma, and move forward with greater emotional balance and peace.

Ready to Begin Your Healing Journey?

If you or a loved one is struggling with the impact of trauma, we are here to help. At Layers Counseling Specialists, we offer compassionate, expert care to support your journey toward healing and recovery. Contact us today to schedule a free 15-minute consultation and learn more about how trauma therapy can help you reclaim your life.