What is your go-to approach for PTSD/trauma therapy?

My go-to approach for helping people in PTSD/trauma therapy is first and foremost to ensure a safe, comfortable, empowered therapeutic environment. Overall, I take a focused, gentle approach to guide clients through the healing journey of PTSD/trauma recovery.

What tools do you teach in PTSD/trauma therapy?

While not an exhaustive list, I teach the following tools in PTSD/trauma therapy: Trauma-informed CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy done through a lens of understanding the unique impacts of trauma on a client's ability to manage thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and behaviors, Somatic experiencing: Noticing the impact that positive and negative experiences have on a client's body, aiming to resolve symptoms of stress, shock, and trauma that accumulate in our bodies

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in PTSD/trauma therapy?

A client making meaningful progress in PTSD/trauma therapy will look different from person to person. Trauma is multi-faceted; there is likely no singular end goal or point where a person will be able to say that their trauma no longer impacts them in some way. A client is making meaningful progress in therapy for PTSD/trauma when they are able to report an improved ability to manage day-to-day symptoms, and when they are able to recount the memory of the experience while holding space for any feelings that may come up.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement PTSD/trauma therapy?

Clients can supplement their time in therapy for PTSD/trauma by giving themselves a lot of grace, patience, and time. Putting focus and energy towards the things a client wants to see improved will help them spend less time feeling âstuck.â Lean on a consistent support person and reach out when needed.

What should someone do to prepare for starting PTSD/trauma therapy?

To prepare for your first session for concerns of trauma, I encourage individuals to simply show up as they are, and to not put too much pressure on themselves. You get to decide how much information you share in the first session and can decide how much time to spend talking about trauma.

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Excellent therapist who listens deeply and engages in thoughtful caring dialogue . With helpful analysis and suggestions .

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Sreedevi Feb 2024

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I feel heard, and understood. I have trust in my therapist that she is guiding me into take the right path and actions towards me healing old wounds and trauma from the past

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Since day one Marie has been so nice and understanding of all my issues with anger. She has helped me so much to take a step back and analyze issues and approach them in a very calm manner and retrain my brain to deal with anxiety issues that lead to anger. She has helped a ton in putting forth effort to better my marriage and other relationships with family. I couldn’t thank her enough for all her help in the last couple of months and in the future! Love her!! Definitely recommend her!

Read more Since day one Marie has been so nice and understanding of all my issues with anger. She has helped me so much to take a step back and analyze issues and approach them in a very calm manner and retrain my brain to deal with anxiety issues that lead to anger. She has helped a ton in putting forth effort to better my marriage and other relationships with family. I couldn’t thank her enough for all her help in the last couple of months and in the future! Love her!! Definitely recommend her!

Colorado Springs Mar 2022