ANUM ALI
Licensed Professional Counselor
(281) 310-1168
Trauma & PTSD
Trauma counseling is a type of therapy that helps individuals process and recover from the effects of traumatic events. Trauma can take many forms, including physical, emotional, sexual, or psychological abuse, neglect, natural disasters, accidents, and acts of violence. The experience of trauma can lead to a wide range of emotional and psychological symptoms, such as anxiety, depression, flashbacks, nightmares, and feelings of numbness or dissociation.
During trauma counseling sessions, the therapist will work with you to understand and process your traumatic experiences. They may use a variety of techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), or Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) to help you manage and reduce symptoms. Together, you and your therapist will work on developing coping strategies, building resilience, and promoting healing.
Trauma counseling is a process, it's important to remember that healing from trauma takes time and that each person's healing journey is unique. A therapist can help you to understand and make sense of your experiences, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and begin to rebuild your sense of self and trust in others. Working with a therapist can also help you to reduce symptoms and improve overall well-being.