Treatment Approach

Most of us will experience something traumatic in our lives, and many of us will naturally heal without intervention. Other times, our beliefs about ourselves, the world, and others change drastically. We find it difficult to trust ourselves or others, no longer feel safe or in control, and become uncomfortable with intimacy. This is trauma; the wounds that persist after the experience. My view of posttraumatic stress disorder is that it is an injury, and like any other injury, we are capable of healing. 

Our brains are not passive receivers of pain signals. The activity going on in our brain (such as emotions and thoughts) can create more suffering and exacerbate our symptoms. I assist clients in getting their brains working for them, rather than against them, through the use of psychoeducation and cognitive therapy. 

Perhaps you've noticed persistent feelings of sadness. You may find yourself losing interest in the things you once enjoyed, and are experiencing difficulty motivating yourself to do things you know are meaningful to you. While depression can be quite discouraging to the individual experiencing it, if we become curious, we can often find the root of the problem.