ONLINE AND IN PERSON
IN DALLAS/RICHARDSON, TX

Trauma Therapy

For when life feels like a heavy cloud that never leaves.

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YOU FEEL ISOLATED LIKE NO ONE UNDERSTANDS

The hurtful words and actions of others replay and echo in your mind. Interactions with others have become a potential source of anxiety, fearing more hurt may pile on top of what you are already struggling to handle. 

Parts or aspects of you feel stuck. You might know what you want to do or not do, but it doesn't seem to go how you envision it. The more that happens the more you give up, give in, or a combination of those.  

Life doesn’t have to be this way.

 
 
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What is trauma and have I experienced it?

Trauma is any disturbing life event that leaves a lasting negative impact on you. When we think of trauma, we tend to think of catastrophic tragedies that cause PTSD - like war for instance. But trauma is not always easily recognizable and is more than just life or death experiences.

It's important to remember that trauma is based on how an event impacted you, and symptoms can look different for everyone.

Ongoing feelings of fear, panic, distrust, anger, hyper-vigilance, anxiety, irritability, avoidance, sadness, hopelessness, doubt, shame and more can be indicative that you may have experienced trauma.

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What does trauma look like?

Trauma can occur from single incidents in life or it can be chronic, stemming from multiple, repetitive events. Trauma can also be indirect, meaning it is possible to be traumatized from witnessing or hearing the painful experiences of others.

Some examples of trauma:

 

SINGLE INCIDENT

  • A breakup

  • Getting fired

  • Car accident

  • Death of a loved one

  • Natural disaster

CHRONIC
(From multiple repetitive traumatic events)

  • Childhood neglect and abuse

  • Bullying

  • Abusive relationship

  • Ongoing illness

INDIRECT
(When someone is exposed to the trauma of others)

  • Witnessing a robbery or assault

  • Caretaking for someone ill

  • Seeing or hearing stories of terrorism and violence

  • Watching a family member decline

 

What are some of the symptoms and reactions trauma can cause?

 
 
 

  • Fear

  • Guilt, shame

  • Anger

  • Despair

  • Anxiety, on edge with racing thoughts

  • Sadness, grief, depression

  • Feeling disconnected from yourself

  • Shock

  • Panic, worry, nervousness

  • Feeling on guard and alert all the time

  • Losing hope for the future

  • Difficulty trusting others

  • Feeling unworthy or not good enough

  • Feeling powerless

  • Avoiding people, places or things related to the event

  • Difficulty concentrating

  • Replaying painful memories over and over

  • Nightmares, difficulty sleeping

 
 
 

If you are experiencing some of these symptoms, you may have been through trauma and could likely benefit from trauma therapy.

 

We offer multiple types of therapy experiences.

 
 

We offer one or more types of therapy experiences, including (but not limited to) EMDR, ART, SE, IFS, TF-CBT, and creative arts.

Custom Trauma Therapy Intensives are available for people who have experienced severe trauma/distress or who have not responded well to traditional forms of therapy and need more than what weekly therapy can provide.

Together we make sure you learn the helpful knowledge & skills to help unlearn the unhelpful things so you can be more of who you want to be. 

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HEALING TAILORED TO YOUR NEEDS

What does Trauma Therapy look like?

Did you know you don’t have to share many details of the past for you to get what you need from therapy? We provide trauma therapy with a compassionate, sensitive and individualized approach in a safe and caring environment to help you move forward from the emotional wounds that often accompany life. 

We offer many types of therapy experiences (modalities) to fit your unique healing needs and situation. These include but are not limited to EMDR, ART, SE, IFS, TF-CBT, and creative arts.

Custom Trauma Therapy Intensives are available for people who have experienced severe trauma/distress or who have not responded well to traditional forms of therapy and need more than what weekly therapy can provide.

How long can Trauma Therapy last?

 

Therapy length and success depends on where you are at currently. For example, if you have a goal of running a marathon, have you prepared for a 5K yet?  If not, let’s get you ready for the 5K, then10K, then a half marathon, then the marathon. 

We do this by assessing foundational skills that are necessary and helpful, not just for the past and the present, but the future. 

Whatever is missing will be worked on in and out of session. For some people it can be a bit like learning a new language or sport so we chunk it at the pace you want/need. 

We want you to feel you are able to track your progress in order to be ready to process what you need. 

Curiosity will be your biggest ally.  

 
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Your Questions Answered

 

  • Here are some steps we work on (may be concurrently and/or consecutively):

    • Noticing what is in your body, your emotions, thoughts/beliefs

    • Noticing where our minds goes (connections and associations)

    • Dual awareness (staying present in the room while going to the past)

    • Being able to report if things are happening or not happening in body, emotions, and mind (not a judgment but an assessment to work on)

  • The cost of trauma therapy depends on the provider. For more information about fees and insurance, visit our FAQ page and our Custom Trauma Therapy Intensives page.

  • There are no guarantees. Canvas Counseling and Wellness PLLC is not in-network with insurance, so you may choose to pay out-of-pocket and possibly be reimbursed for out-of-network benefits.

    At your request, we can provide a special receipt called a Superbill which includes important information about the service provided that you can then submit to your insurance company.

    Prior to starting sessions, I recommend you talk with your insurance to find out if they reimburse/cover out-of-network services. For more information about fees and insurance, visit our FAQ page.

  • Getting started with Trauma Therapy is easy. Fill out the form to connect with us and let us know if you would like a consultation call.

    We look forward to connecting!

 
 

TAKE THE FIRST STEP

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Simply fill out a short form so we can schedule a brief phone consultation and answer any questions you have to help you decide if ART is right for you.

 
 
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