Trauma doesn’t always come from one defining event — it can come from repeated experiences, unresolved stress, or years of feeling unsafe. You might not even recognize it at first. The symptoms often surface later, disguised as anxiety, irritability, numbness, or hyper-vigilance.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and trauma responses can make daily life feel unpredictable. One moment you feel in control, the next you’re overwhelmed. Therapy offers a place to understand what your brain and body are trying to protect you from — and how to begin healing safely.
Every person processes trauma differently, but common signs include:
Flashbacks or vivid memories that replay without warning
Avoiding people, places, or topics that remind you of the event
Feeling detached, emotionally numb, or “outside yourself”
Sudden anger, panic, or fear that feels disproportionate
Hyper-alertness or feeling “on edge” even in safe situations
Difficulty trusting others or forming close relationships
Nightmares, disrupted sleep, or chronic fatigue
These reactions are not weakness — they are learned survival mechanisms. Therapy helps you turn them from automatic defenses into conscious understanding.
Unresolved trauma keeps the nervous system stuck in survival mode. Your body can’t tell that the danger has passed, so it stays ready to react — heart racing, muscles tense, attention scattered.
Over time, this can lead to anxiety, depression, physical pain, or burnout.
Therapy for trauma focuses on teaching your body safety again. It’s not about forgetting what happened — it’s about reclaiming your sense of control and peace.
Healing from trauma requires a safe, structured process. We use evidence-based methods designed to meet you where you are:
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): Helps the brain reprocess memories so they no longer trigger the same distress.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Identifies distorted thought patterns and replaces them with balanced perspectives.
Somatic and Mindfulness Techniques: Teach the body to relax, breathe, and re-establish safety cues.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Builds resilience and empowers you to live beyond the trauma narrative.
These modalities work together to help you process experiences at your own pace, restoring calm, confidence, and clarity.
At Outside Therapy, every service begins with a clear plan and measurable goals.
We combine modern mental health science with whole-person care, drawing from modalities like:
ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) for mindset and motivation
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) for thought and behavior change
DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) for emotional balance
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for trauma recovery
ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) for OCD and anxiety disorders
Positive Psychology to promote purpose and resilience
We don’t do “forever therapy.” We do focused, intentional work that helps you reach a finish line and maintain your progress long after sessions end.