Trauma Therapy in Tampa, FL

Experiencing trauma can be a confusing and isolating experience. During this difficult time, it is important to find a therapist that you trust and feel comfortable with. If you have recently gone through a traumatic event, experienced trauma growing up, or are living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), we have counselors to help meet your trauma counseling needs in Northdale, FL or South Tampa, FL.

Here are some thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that may signal it would be helpful to seek more support, including trauma therapy.

You have reactions to stressors that are greater than your normal reaction.

When people experience trauma, they respond to stressors in the present with greater intensity than the situation requires. They are responding to the stress of the current situation and the stress they experienced in the past at the same time. I often hear people state they're confused by their reactions because they don’t “make sense.”

You have issues setting personal boundaries, including over or under-enforcement of boundaries.

Trauma survivors often have a history of underreacting or overreacting in relationships. They may have difficulty saying no to obviously excessive requests from others. Or, they may act guarded and suspicious of everyone. They may also share far too many details about their lives. Or, they may be restrictive with the amount of information they are willing to share. Even when people are trying to help them.

You hold strict personal beliefs or find it hard to view experiences from other perspectives.

Traumatic experiences often cause people to hold strict beliefs about themselves and the world. They may believe they will never be loved, be good enough, or deserve care from others. They may also believe that the world is a dangerous place and that others are quick to take advantage of them.

You often find yourself avoiding emotions or body sensations.

Present situations that remind a trauma survivor of the feelings and body sensations they experienced during a traumatic event are often strongly avoided. As a result, they may decide not to go to an event at the last minute. This may be because they are trying to avoid unwanted feelings or emotions. They may also look uncomfortable or on edge in situations while others around them look completely at ease.

You experience confusion about current or past events or have gaps in memory.

A trauma survivor may have short gaps in their memory or not be able to account for large chunks of time. They may also experience confused states in the present and not be sure of where they are or how they got there.

You have sudden changes in feelings and behaviors that seem unpredictable.

Trauma survivors often experience sudden changes in emotions and behaviors when a situation reminds them of their past experiences. They may change from laughing to crying or from calm to alert or irritable fast. And, seemingly without warning.

There are changes in speech and mannerisms.

You or others who are close to you may notice changes in the tone of your voice. Or, mannerisms that seem unusual or “childlike”. Additionally, when a trauma survivor is willing to share part of their story it often sounds like a news article. This means facts without feelings or other details people share in “normal” stories. They feel “tight” in their chest and notice their voice is “flat” and does not change their tone. 

CHRISTIAN COUNSELING OF TAMPA IS READY TO SUPPORT YOU ON THIS JOURNEY TOWARD HEALING.

Working through trauma can be a difficult process but finding the right therapist can make all the difference in terms of healing emotionally from past traumas and managing symptoms associated with PTSD. Here at Christian Counseling of Tampa, we understand how hard it is living with unresolved issues from past traumas and we have the experience to help you work through your difficulties! We offer loving support as well as evidence-based treatments that center around exploring underlying issues related to trauma such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), accelerated resolution therapy (ART), and eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR). We have offices offering therapy for trauma in Northdale, FL and South Tampa, FL. Contact us today to schedule with one of our trained counselors or if you want to learn more! 

BEGIN COUNSELING FOR TRAUMA IN TAMPA, FL

You don't have to struggle with overwhelming issues related to trauma. Our team of caring therapists would be honored to help you learn to work through your trauma from our North Tampa and South Tampa therapy offices. You can start your Christian Trauma Treatment by contacting our team to learn more today. We are also happy to offer play therapy, premarital counseling, Christian counseling, therapy for anxiety, marriage intensives, grief counseling, and therapy for depression. We also offer ART, CBT, EFT, and other services as well. Learn more about us by visiting our FAQ or blog today!