Trauma Therapy

Trauma Therapy: Healing from the Inside Out

Trauma can leave lasting emotional and psychological scars—but healing is possible. At Purposed Life, we offer compassionate, trauma-informed therapy to help you process past experiences, reduce distressing symptoms, and reclaim your life.What Is PTSD?

What is PTSD?

PTSD is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. While it’s natural to feel shaken after a crisis, people with PTSD often struggle with intense, long-lasting symptoms that interfere with daily life and relationships.

Common causes of PTSD include:

  • Military combat

  • Sexual or physical assault

  • Childhood abuse or neglect

  • Serious accidents or medical emergencies

  • Natural disasters

  • Sudden loss of a loved one

  • First responder or frontline trauma

    Symptoms of PTSD

    PTSD symptoms can vary but often include:

    • Intrusive memories or flashbacks

    • Nightmares or recurring distressing dreams

    • Avoidance of people, places, or reminders of the trauma

    • Emotional numbness or feeling detached from others

    • Hyperarousal, including irritability, difficulty sleeping, or being easily startled

    • Negative thoughts about yourself or the world

    • Difficulty concentrating or feeling on edge

    These symptoms are not a sign of weakness—they are your brain’s way of trying to protect you. But they can be overwhelming, and you don’t have to face them alone.

    Our Approach to PTSD Treatment

    We provide trauma-informed, evidence-based therapy to help you feel safe and supported throughout your healing journey. Some of the therapeutic methods we may use include:

    • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): A proven approach that helps desensitize traumatic memories and reprocess them in a healthier way.

    • Written Exposure Therapy (WET): A brief, structured intervention that involves writing about your trauma in a guided, therapeutic format to help process and reduce PTSD symptoms.

    • Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE): Helps reduce avoidance and reactivity by gradually confronting trauma-related memories and situations.

    • Mindfulness-Based Techniques: Builds resilience and reduces stress by promoting emotional regulation and grounding practices.