PTSD Therapy at CARE Counseling, Inc.
Helping You Heal From Trauma—With Care, at Your Pace
At CARE Counseling, Inc., we understand that trauma changes everything. It can impact how you think, feel, sleep, relate to others, and even how safe you feel in your own body. If you've experienced or witnessed something overwhelming and feel stuck in the aftermath, you may be living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
You’re not alone—and you’re not broken. With the right support, healing is absolutely possible.
What Is PTSD?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a nervous system and brain-based response to one or more traumatic experiences. PTSD can happen after:
Abuse (physical, sexual, emotional)
Accidents or medical trauma
War, violence, or natural disasters
Loss, grief, or neglect
Childhood adversity or relational betrayal
Systemic trauma (e.g., racism, oppression)
Not everyone who experiences trauma develops PTSD. But for those who do, the symptoms can interfere with daily life and relationships—and feel like the trauma is still happening, even when it’s long past.
Common Signs of PTSD
Intrusive thoughts, nightmares, or flashbacks
Avoidance of reminders of the trauma
Feeling numb, disconnected, or emotionally flat
Hypervigilance, startle responses, or panic
Anger, irritability, or difficulty trusting others
Sleep disturbance, fatigue, or chronic pain
Shame, guilt, or feelings of being “broken”
PTSD is not just in your head. It lives in your nervous system, body, and memory. That’s why therapy must go beyond talking—it must also help the body feel safe again.
What Does PTSD Therapy Look Like at CARE Counseling?
We use an integrated, trauma-informed approach that centers safety, choice, and empowerment. Your therapist will work collaboratively with you to develop a plan that matches your needs, pace, and goals.
Our PTSD therapy may include:
Psychoeducation and neuroeducation: Understand how trauma affects the brain and body
Somatic approaches: Reconnect with your body using grounding, movement, or breathwork
Internal Family Systems (IFS): Explore and care for protective and wounded “parts” of yourself
EMDR or Brainspotting: Target and process traumatic memories with precision and care
Cognitive and relational therapies: Work with beliefs, relationships, and meaning-making
Polyvagal-informed care: Track nervous system states (fight, flight, freeze, fawn) and build regulation skills
Every step is guided by the principle: we go only as fast as the slowest part of you feels safe to go.
The Healing Process
Healing from trauma isn’t linear, but we often see these stages unfold over time:
Stabilization – Building safety, trust, and nervous system regulation
Processing – Gently accessing and resolving traumatic memories
Integration – Reclaiming meaning, self-worth, and connection
Thriving – Living from a place of freedom, not fear
There is no rush. We honor the wisdom of your system—and celebrate every small victory along the way.
You Don’t Have to Carry This Alone
At CARE Counseling, Inc., we are trained in trauma-informed, evidence-based models that respect your lived experience, culture, and identity. Whether you’ve experienced a single incident or a lifetime of adversity, we are here to help you reclaim your life.
You are not too much. You are not too late. You are not beyond healing.