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TRAUMA THERAPY

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THE BENEFITS OF ONLINE TRAUMA COUNSELING IN TAMPA AND ORLANDO

Many people experience trauma at some point in their lives, and when the emotional impact lingers, it can lead to conditions such as PTSD or deep emotional distress. Trauma counseling is essential for healing from these experiences. With online trauma therapy available in Tampa and Orlando, you can access professional support from the comfort of your own home. PTSD treatment offers a safe space to explore your trauma, allowing you to begin the recovery process with the help of a licensed therapist.

At Balance Behavioral Health, I specialize in helping women in Pensacola, Tampa, Orlando, and across Florida process their past traumas and understand how these experiences have shaped their lives, nervous systems, and emotional well-being. Through online trauma therapy, I will guide you in managing emotional triggers, ensuring that past traumas no longer sabotage your present or future.

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THE BENEFIRTS OF TRAUMA THERAPY IN PENSACOLA, TAMPA and ORLANDO

Starting trauma therapy has numerous benefits that can significantly improve your mental health and daily life, including:

  • Improved coping skills for managing stress and trauma-related emotions
  • The ability to build fulfilling relationships and trust others again
  • Reduced fear, anger, and irritability
  • The ability to let go of shame and guilt
  • Better sleep quality and patterns
  • Improved communication skills
  • An increasing sense of calm and emotional balance

TYPES OF TRAUMA TREATED THROUGH ONLINE THERAPY PENSACOLA, TAMPA, ORLANDO, AND ACROSS FLORIDA

SINGLE INCIDENT TRAUMA:

This includes accidents, natural disasters, single instances of abuse or assault, sudden loss, witnessing violence, or medical trauma.

COMPLEX TRAUMA:

Ongoing abuse or neglect, domestic violence, war, recurrent physical or sexual abuse, and abandonment fall under complex trauma.

DEVELOPMENTAL TRAUMA:

Complex trauma occurring during childhood, interfering with attachment and development. This type of trauma often leads to chronic relational problems in adulthood and a deep sense of shame or feeling “bad.”

COMMON TRAUMA SYMPTOMS

According to the DSM-5, trauma-related symptoms fall into four categories. Through trauma therapy in Pensacola, Tampa, and Orlando, we address the following:

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Intrusive Symptoms: Flashbacks, repetitive and unwanted thoughts, memories, and nightmares that result in physiological reactions and/or psychological distress
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Avoidance Symptoms: Avoiding memories, thoughts, or specific locations, situations, or people that remind you of the traumatic experience(s)
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Hyperarousal Symptoms: Irritability, anger, hypervigilance, reckless and destructive behaviors, problems with concentration, and sleep difficulties
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Negative Mood and Cognition Symptoms: Loss of interest in enjoyable activities, memory problems, negative beliefs and mood, problems experiencing positive emotions, and feeling distant or cut off from other people

PTSD TREATMENT OPTIONS IN PENSACOLA, TAMPA AND ORLANDO

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT):

This method helps women reframe negative thoughts and adopt healthier coping strategies, easing trauma symptoms over time.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR):

EMDR helps address trauma at a physiological level by targeting stress triggers, helping you change how you respond both mentally and physically.

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Surgey Figueroa | Balanced Behavioral Health

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4300 Bayou Blvd, Suite 21, Pensacola, FL 32503