Trauma Therapy, Salt Lake City, UT

It hurts to feel like no matter what you do, the anger, confusion, hopelessness, and broken feelings will never leave you. That constant inner voice filling you with dread wears you down. The constant hum of anxiety that produces intrusive thoughts kills any good feeling you have inside. The self-doubt eventually leads to self-sabotage which makes that unrelenting voice in your head overwhelmingly loud.  You’re always worried that if people knew the real you or what you have been through, they wouldn’t want to be around you. You often think thoughts like no one wants damaged goods. Family and friends try to help, but it only seems to hurt more. Getting out of bed, going to work, and finding joy seem effortless for others while you struggle to perform basic self-care tasks like showering, brushing your teeth, and getting dressed.

You feel Trapped In A Cyclone of Chaos

It seems everyone else has their lives together while you are stuck in a never-ending cycle of suffering. You feel like a burden to others and believe that they will never understand the pain you are going through. You want to protect others from your trauma and keep it hidden, so you suffer in silence. Even this is not enough; eventually, the trauma infects other aspects of your life. Relationships start to suffer. You start to push or pull away from those closest to you. It feels like you are doing the best thing for them, but it only seems to add to the pain reinforcing your beliefs that you are the problem. The trauma creates a cyclone of chaos, leaving you feeling more alone, confused, and traumatized than before.

Quitting The Pain Olympics

Trauma is an equal opportunity offender. Sure, you may know others who have had it worse. This may even be a reason you haven’t sought help before, believing that it’s not as bad as others or it shouldn’t be affecting you anymore because it was so long ago. Maybe you don’t remember the details or fear someone will affirm that you are exaggerating things. The truth is no one wants to win the Pain Olympics, so why join in the first place? Let’s stop the recruitment here and now. Your journey towards healing from trauma is 100% unique to you. You deserve care and support just like everyone else, regardless of the amount or type of trauma you have experienced. You know what you have been through has caused damage to your life, don’t minimize that because others have also suffered.

Healing Is Possible

As someone who specializes in working with trauma and PTSD, I'm here to help you identify and challenge that negative self-talk. We'll work together to process the traumatic events and overcome any shame that might be holding you back from the life you deserve to live. It won't be easy, but I'll be here to support you every step of the way. I will provide a safe space where you can share anything without fear of judgment. We'll get through this together. Life can feel wonderous, exciting, and fulfilling again. Don’t count yourself out. Contact me today to set up a free 15-minute phone consultation. It will be quick; we will chat for a bit to see if we’re a good fit, set up an appointment, or, if needed, I will provide some helpful referrals. You will be on your way towards healing and living the life you were meant for, leaving the misery and trauma cyclone behind.

I’d love to help you too. Click here to schedule your free 15- minute phone consultation for trauma counseling in Salt Lake City. My other specialties include Anxiety, Depression, Couples, and LGBTQA+.