Our therapists offer PTSD & trauma therapy in Pearland, TX

Peta gay: My go-to: EMDR. The best benefit is no re-traumatizing because there is very little talking.

Victoria Ashley: My go-to approach for helping people in PTSD/trauma therapy is cognitive processing therapy (CPT). I find the best benefit in CPT because it teaches you to reframe negative thoughts about the trauma.

Peta gay: I teach DBT coping skills to regulate emotions, progressive relaxation, and guided imagery.

Victoria Ashley: I teach the following tools in PTSD/trauma therapy:

• Reflective talking on negative thoughts
• Short writing assignments
• Cognitive refocusing and reframing
• Grounding techniques to focus on the present

Peta gay: I know when my client tells me that their trauma response is less intense.

Victoria Ashley: I know a client is making meaningful progress in PTSD/trauma therapy when they are achieving their goals that we collectively agreed upon. This is demonstrated by their actions, demeanor, attitude, and personal assessments.

Peta gay: Clients can supplement sessions with self-initiated EMDR, such as tapping.

Victoria Ashley: Clients can supplement their time in therapy with external practices such as journaling, joining group activities, attending helpful seminars, and/or listening to positive podcasts.

Peta gay: I suggest taking a general approach to educating yourself about what trauma interventions are out there.

Victoria Ashley: To prepare for your first PTSD/trauma therapy session, you can write down your main concerns and what you have done in the past to try to alleviate them.