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Thirty years of experience has taught me that every client's situation or problem is unique, but there is always hope for a soluti...

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As one who has experienced personal trauma and loss, I have an authentic understanding of how we are impacted by painful life circ...

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Susanna Russell

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What is your go-to approach for PTSD/trauma therapy?

My approach to trauma therapy is to use trauma-informed CBT and mindfulness therapy. I prefer this modality because it empowers clients and teaches self-soothing skills.

What tools do you teach in PTSD/trauma therapy?

I teach the following tools in trauma therapy: box breathing, mindfulness meditation, challenging negative thoughts, affirming positive thoughts, acceptance, and emotional distress tolerance.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in PTSD/trauma therapy?

I know a client is making meaningful progress when the severity of PTSD symptoms has lessened or gone away, client feedback indicates coping skills are being applied effectively, and the client is able to accept and cope with distress with heightened tolerance.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement PTSD/trauma therapy?

Clients can supplement their time in therapy by reading books on the topic, listening to podcasts, and spending time practicing tools for self-soothing.

What should someone do to prepare for starting PTSD/trauma therapy?

To prepare for starting PTSD or trauma therapy, someone can be open to trying new ways of coping and approaching their emotional experience other than what they have done in the past.

Starting Trauma therapy in Boca Raton

What is trauma therapy?

Trauma therapy is a therapeutic approach that focuses on treating the psychological impact of traumatic events on individuals. Trauma therapy helps people process and heal from their trauma by guiding them through their trauma in a compassionate and supportive way, allowing clients to feel the full scope of what happened to them and eventually move on from the event(s). This process helps people who have experienced trauma find ways to feel safe in their lives.

How does trauma therapy work?

Trauma therapy will often require individuals to walk through their experiences in a controlled and compassionate setting (unless the client has a dissociative disorder) so that they can fully process the event, an activity that will allow them to move on from what happened and feel safe again. Thriveworks Boca Raton therapists will also help clients learn healthy coping mechanisms to deal with their symptoms outside of therapy.

Is trauma therapy conducted in person or online?

Thriveworks trauma counseling in Boca Raton, FL is conducted both in person and online through online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does trauma therapy last?

If an individual is working through a single event that occurred during adulthood, they may only need a few months of treatment. However, in instances of childhood trauma or repeated traumatic events, therapy may continue over the course of years. Trauma therapy usually ends when the client believes they have met their therapeutic goals, however long that takes to occur. Thriveworks therapists in Boca Raton, FL will continue to provide care for as long as necessary to help clients meet their therapeutic needs.

Need more help deciding?

If you have experienced a traumatic event, consider working with a trauma therapist at Thriveworks Boca Raton in Palm Beach. These professionals are dedicated to helping people heal from trauma, using their impressive skills and extensive training.

Our trauma therapists can help you process your experience—be it a physical assault or the loss of a loved one—and learn to manage your symptoms. Ultimately, they will guide you to a happy, healthy place again.

If this sounds like something you’re interested in or could benefit from, call Thriveworks Boca Raton in Palm Beach at (561) 285-3503 to schedule an appointment.

How Does Trauma Therapy Work?

As we mentioned, trauma victims can develop a multitude of harmful symptoms, including difficulty sleeping, nightmares, panic attacks, social isolation, and feelings of hopelessness. These symptoms, as well as the traumatic event alone, can make one feel unhappy. The good news, though, is that there are professionals who dedicate their work to helping these individuals heal from their trauma. Here are a few important goals in trauma therapy:

  • Better manage symptoms
  • Acquire new coping skills
  • Feel happy and hopeful about life again

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective form of treatment for trauma and PTSD. It allows one to correct harmful thinking patterns, offers them a safe space for talking through the traumatic experience, and provides them with the guidance and support needed to heal properly. Here are a few techniques your trauma therapist or psychologist at Thriveworks Boca Raton near Delray Beach might use to help you:

  1. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): With EMDR, the individual recalls their trauma while they focus on something else such as the tapping of the therapist’s hands or a flashing light. The mission here is to get to a place where you can think positive thoughts when reminded of your trauma.
  2. Prolonged Exposure: Prolonged exposure can help you to confront triggers that bring back memories or symptoms of your trauma. Your trauma therapist or psychologist might first work on teaching you helpful breathing techniques to implement when you experience anxiety.

Your Boca Raton trauma therapists will create a treatment plan just for you: after they get to know you—your unique experience, your specific needs, and your personal goals for therapy—they will customize your plan. If you have witnessed a traumatic event, make sure you heal properly. Set up an appointment to work with a trauma therapist at Thriveworks Boca Raton in Palm Beach, FL.

Work with a Trauma Therapist or Psychologist at Thriveworks Boca Raton in Palm Beach, FL

Are you ready to schedule a Palm Beach therapy appointment to heal from your traumat? Give us a call at (561) 285-3503. We hope to hear from you soon and we look forward to working with you.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 360+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Boca Raton accept 27 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • AvMed

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Carelon

  • Carelon | Medicare Advantage

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

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Self-pay costs at Boca Raton
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

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$1

Ongoing sessions

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Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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I love that my therapist listens to me and helps me come up with solutions.
Joshua Sep 2025
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Even with my struggles, I feel like I'm getting the mental care that I need.
William Sep 2025
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Rachel is wonderful..She has assisted me through many family related conflicts....with so much clarity....I am very appreciative!
Amanda Jun 2025
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My counselor is an amazing listener. She really helps me feel heard.
Joshua Jun 2025
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I appreciate the way I am heard and the input that is given.
Michelle Jun 2025
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Susanna is wonderful and takes the time to get to understand what I am dealing with at any given time. Her patience and professionalism is appreciated and I am grateful for her services.
Kathryn Jun 2025
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My first experience was really good
Darlene Jun 2025
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Amanda is wonderful. She provides me with tools to work with and truly listens. She is kind and very thoughful.
Pamela Jun 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Boca Raton is located right off of Highway 1, on the west side of the highway. Our office is right in front of the Wick Theatre and neighbors the Lomnitzer Law Firm. We're also across the street from Steinway Piano Gallery and Particle Theory Labs.

Phone number

(561) 566-6801

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