Our therapists offer PTSD & trauma therapy in Champaign, IL

I use a cognitive behavioral approach for helping people with PTSD and trauma issues in order to help clients reprocess difficult events and emotions and learn new coping skills to help them deal with these tough issues.

I teach the following in PTSD/trauma therapy:

• Identifying and expressing feelings
• Learning and utilizing new coping skills (exercise, deep breathing, guided imagery, etc.)
• A ladder approach to dealing with anxiety
• Reprocessing trauma in a safe and comfortable setting
• Expanding and utilizing a support system
• Working to improve self-esteem with positive affirmations and specific tools
• Working to heal and love your inner child using specific exercises
• Working on spirituality, new goals, and what brings meaning to a client's life

When clients are able to find moments of joy and laughter and have the ability to deal with anxiety in a more productive way, I know they are making meaningful progress.

I recommend exercise and finding moments of fun and humor through friends, shows, books, etc. We often forget to continue to do the things that bring us joy and help us to enjoy the present when we are struggling with difficult issues.

It is important to find someone who has experience and feels comfortable to work with, as trauma therapy is most effective when you have built a relationship with someone who feels safe.