Are you struggling to overcome the effects of trauma? Do intrusive thoughts, anxiety, or depression interfere with your daily life? At Sequoia Counseling and Recovery, we're here to help you heal and reclaim your life.
Why Choose Sequoia Counseling and Recovery in Fair Oaks for your Trauma Therapy?
At Sequoia Counseling and Recovery, we specialize in providing compassionate and effective therapy for individuals who have experienced trauma. Led by experienced trauma therapist Andrea Diemert, LMFT, MA, LAADAC, our team is dedicated to helping you navigate the journey toward healing and recovery.
We serve those in the greater Sacramento area or online throughout California.
Trauma Therapy: Our trauma counseling sessions are tailored to meet your unique needs and experiences. Through evidence-based approaches such as brainspotting, CBT and DBT our trauma therapists
help you process traumatic memories and regain a sense of safety and control
Brainspotting Therapy & Hypnotherapy: Brainspotting therapy and hypnotherapy offer powerful, targeted approaches to trauma healing, unlocking the mind's potential for profound resolution and emotional well-being. Brainspotting is one of the effective treatments for post traumatic stress disorder treatment.
Mindfulness and Self-Care: We believe in the power of mindfulness and self-care in the healing process. Our therapy sessions incorporate mindfulness techniques and self-care practices to help you cultivate resilience and foster inner peace.
Untreated trauma can have a profound impact on your mental, emotional, and physical health. It can lead to a range of symptoms, including anxiety, depression, PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), addictions, insomnia, relationship difficulties and so much more. By addressing trauma with specialized trauma counseling, you can break free from the grip of the past and create a brighter, more fulfilling future.
The effects of trauma can profoundly impact both the brain and overall life quality, influencing mental, emotional, and physical health long after the initial event. Understanding the relationship between trauma and these changes can be crucial for recovery and management.
Trauma can lead to significant changes in the brain, particularly in areas like the amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex. These areas are critical for processing emotions, memory, and executive functions, respectively. When altered by trauma, individuals might experience heightened responses to stress, difficulty forming or retrieving memories, and challenges in making decisions or regulating emotions.
Experiencing trauma can make the amygdala more reactive to perceived threats, often resulting in an enhanced state of alertness or anxiety. This heightened stress response can disrupt daily life by making it difficult to relax, leading to chronic stress or anxiety disorders.
The hippocampus, which is crucial for forming memories, can become impaired under chronic stress or after traumatic events. This can manifest as gaps in memory or an inability to recall important personal information, which can be particularly distressing and disorienting.
Trauma can affect the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for executive functions like planning, problem-solving, and impulse control. This can result in difficulties managing emotions, making decisions, and performing tasks that require complex thinking.
The lingering effects of trauma can permeate various aspects of life, influencing relationships, work, and personal growth.
Recognizing and addressing the profound effects of trauma is vital for healing and recovery. Therapy, support groups, and sometimes medications are crucial tools in managing the symptoms and working through the trauma. Understanding the deep connection between brain changes and life alterations can empower individuals and their loved ones to seek appropriate help and develop coping strategies tailored to their specific needs.
Understanding trauma’s impact on the brain and life is not just about managing symptoms but also about reclaiming control and pursuing a path towards personal fulfillment and wellness.
Don't let trauma hold you back any longer. Take the first step toward healing by scheduling a consultation with Sequoia Counseling and Recovery. We offer in-person therapy in Fair Oaks, CA and virtual therapy sessions throughout California.
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