Therapists in Utah
Brent Seegmiller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Salt Lake, UT 84054
Do you or your child feel stressed out by the basic responsibilities of daily life? Or feel overwhelmed by strong sensory input? Or feel emotions deeply in both positive and negative ways? Are you or your child regularly told you're too sensitive, shy or spacy? If you answer yes then I would love to help you! I am passionate about helping helping adults & kids who deal with emotional & sensory sensitivity. In both adults and children feeling overwhelmed can result in symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD and aggression. I love helping adults and kids build stronger esteem and connection with themselves and each other.
Do you or your child feel stressed out by the basic responsibilities of daily life? Or feel overwhelmed by strong sensory input? Or feel emotions deeply in both positive and negative ways? Are you or your child regularly told you're too sensitive, shy or spacy? If you answer yes then I would love to help you! I am passionate about helping helping adults & kids who deal with emotional & sensory sensitivity. In both adults and children feeling overwhelmed can result in symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD and aggression. I love helping adults and kids build stronger esteem and connection with themselves and each other.
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists
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.