At Georgia Behavioral Services servicing Warner Robins, GA, we offer trauma therapy and PTSD therapy with compassionate therapists who are committed to your mental well-being.
What Is Trauma?
Trauma is when you are affected by or witness a traumatic event or series of events that affect your emotional stability and may have long-term adverse effects on your mental and physical well-being. Trauma can affect anyone, including children.
People who leave their trauma unaddressed often employ unhealthy coping strategies paired with a vulnerable mental and emotional state that makes them susceptible to further trauma and a poorer quality of life.
What Is PTSD?
PTSD or posttraumatic stress disorder is a psychiatric condition that people may develop after being exposed to distressing situations where they feel threatened, emotionally disturbed, afraid, and alone.
Not all people who are affected by, or witness trauma develop PTSD, but if you start to experience one or more of the following you may have PTSD:
- Intrusive thoughts
- Flashbacks or nightmares
- Become fearful or angry
- Easily startled by an unexpected noise or touch
- Practice avoidance of certain situations that may trigger a physical and emotional response.
What Is Trauma Therapy?
At Georgia Behavioral Services serving Warner Robins, GA, we offer trauma therapy and PTSD therapy with therapists at our safe and private facility. Trauma therapy is a type of therapy aimed at addressing a traumatic experience and working through the resulting feelings you may experience. There are several subtypes of trauma therapy and if you need this treatment, you can discuss what your options are with your therapist including:
- Prolonged exposure (PE)
- Cognitive processing therapy (CPT)
- Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy (TF-CBT)
- Eye Movement and Rapid Desensitization (EMDR)
How Can Trauma Therapy Help?
Seeking care for yourself or a loved one after experiencing or witnessing distressing events can help reinforce and uplift your mental health so that you can adequately cope with and address what you experienced.
The benefits of trauma therapy are that it can help you:
- Improve your coping skills
- Reduce fear and avoidance of particular situations, places, or people
- Help you to regain trust in people around you
- Challenge beliefs that may be inaccurate or unhelpful
- Validate your feelings
Trauma therapy is often a big step for clients affected by trauma, and your therapist will work closely with you to evaluate your readiness for this intervention.
Contact Information
If you need a therapist or help with trauma therapy or PTSD therapy in Warner Robins, GA, the dedicated team at Georgia Behavioral Services is serious about your mental health and well-being. To find out more or schedule a consultation, call us now at 478-333-2182.