Our clinicians are trained in a variety of areas. We work with those that are struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD, Complex- PTSD, and Couples.
Hosted by Janice Twesten
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LLMFT, LLPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Grand Rapids, MI 49546
By integrating psychodynamic techniques with various other evidence-based practices, we can work together to alleviate anxiety symptoms, heal past traumas, and cultivate a greater sense of self-acceptance and inner peace.
Anxiety can be overwhelming, affecting all aspects of your life. Together, we will uncover the underlying fears and triggers that contribute to your anxiety, allowing us to develop personalized strategies for managing and reducing its impact. By exploring the roots of your anxiety, we can cultivate self-awareness, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and empower you to regain control over your thoughts and emotions. Trauma can leave deep emotional scars, impacting your relationships, self-esteem, and overall well-being. We will work together to heal trauma. and help find recurring patterns that stem from our trauma.
Ideal for clients and their loved ones to engage in mindfulness practices. TIY helps people integrate sensations that can come to the surface from talk therapy. TIY can help build confidence to maintain personal wellness routines outside of therapy sessions. Trauma can have a lasting impact on both our physical and mental well-being. Sometimes traumatic experiences make our body disconnect from our mind and as a result, we feel detached from our own physical sensations and emotions. Trauma-Informed Yoga (TIY) is an integrative activity that can help you.
Hosted by Trauma Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMSW, LMFT, LLP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Our counselors have advanced training on how the brain and body respond to and hold onto the effects of trauma.
Our therapists are skilled in working with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions. No matter what you’re facing, we are here to support you on your journey towards healing and growth. We offer a welcoming and non-judgmental environment where you can feel safe to explore your thoughts and emotions. Our goal is to help you develop the skills and insights needed to navigate life’s challenges and find greater happiness and fulfillment.
Hosted by Maija Grisa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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Trauma and PTSD Support Groups
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.