Around 70% of adults face trauma at some point, and 1 in 5 may develop PTSD. Trauma and PTSD can impact mental and physical well-being, but with treatment, they’re manageable. In fact, trauma therapy and PTSD treatment can bring relief to 70-90% of individuals. Our Alpharetta trauma therapists are ready to support your recovery journey. If you need relief from PTSD symptoms, consider our Alpharetta-based PTSD therapy services. Connect with us today to schedule an appointment with top trauma therapists in Alpharetta.
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Involves a solitary, intense traumatic occurrence, such as a natural disaster, sexual assault, medical emergency, physical assault, or a mass shooting. Many people will experience an acute trauma and not develop negative symptoms lasting longer than six months.
Encompasses recurring and prolonged traumatic situations, including circumstances like homelessness, poverty, domestic abuse, emotional abuse, or chronic illness, often spanning an extended duration.
(cPTSD): Emerges from enduring exposure to traumatic events during childhood, potentially leading to chronic PTSD. Such experiences may entail childhood abuse, neglect, recurrent sexual or physical assault, prolonged periods of poverty or homelessness, or residing in a war-ravaged region, among others.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is the mental illness that will sometimes form after a traumatic event. PTSD can stick around anywhere from six months to many years after. People are more likely to develop PTSD from a trauma if they have prior traumas, a family history of PTSD, a lack of social support, high levels of chronic stress, or lower socioeconomic status.
When you experience a trauma, your brain and body go into survival mode. That survival mode can have negative effects that last months or even years later. The PTSD symptoms that occur from this will vary from person to person, such as:
PTSD is caused from a trauma or a series of traumas. However, only one in three people who experience trauma will go on to develop PTSD. And, not everyone who experiences the same trauma will all develop PTSD. Traumas that can cause PTSD include:
Does trauma therapy work? Absolutely! Research indicates that trauma-informed care and targeted PTSD therapy treatments are successful in alleviating trauma and PTSD symptoms. The PTSD therapists in Alpharetta are exceptionally skilled in a range of trauma treatments, including trauma systems therapy, trauma-informed therapy, and various other forms of PTSD therapy, ensuring comprehensive and effective treatment options for individuals seeking help.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMD) stands out as one of the most effective approaches to trauma therapy. In this method, your trauma therapist in Alpharetta employs bilateral brain stimulation, activating both sides alternately, to aid in the processing of trauma. EMDR essentially serves as a shortcut for your brain, expediting the healing process during trauma therapy.
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This form of trauma therapy is tailored for children who have encountered complex traumas. Trauma Systems Therapy takes into account both the child's emotional needs and their present social environment, with the aim of preventing further harm, equipping the child with coping mechanisms, and supporting their recovery from past trauma.
Book a Session TodayCognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
During CPT, a variant of cognitive behavioral therapy specially crafted for trauma therapy, your Alpharetta trauma therapist will assist you in cultivating healthy coping strategies, increasing your understanding of how trauma affects you, and challenging the maladaptive thoughts and patterns that trauma can imprint on your mind.
Book a Session TodayNarrative Exposure Therapy
This particular trauma treatment is most suitable for survivors of complex or chronic trauma. In this therapy, an Alpharetta trauma therapist guides you, either individually or in a group setting, in assessing how the trauma has influenced your life choices and your current identity. The ultimate objective is to empower you to reclaim control of your narrative and reposition yourself at the center of your story.
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Healing from trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder takes time. Even with professional trauma therapy in Alpharetta, your symptoms won’t disappear overnight. However, there are plenty of trauma coping strategies you can use in your day-to-day life to combat harmful PTSD symptoms and heal quicker. While trauma therapy is the most effective way to alleviate PTSD symptoms, our Alpharetta-based trauma counselors also recommend these at-home coping mechanisms for PTSD and trauma:
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Mental health is just as important as physical health, and seeking professional help can sometimes be necessary to tackle life's challenges. Lifebulb Therapy & Counseling in Alpharetta, GA offers a wide range of mental health services to help individuals overcome their struggles. Our services include but not limited to:
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