Trauma Therapy & PTSD (post-traumatic stress) Treatment
“I feel so angry all the time. It’s like I can’t control it.”
“I have such a hard time leaving the house. Everywhere I go, I feel like I’m looking over my shoulder. I can’t trust anyone.”
“My heart feels like it’s going to jump out of my chest whenever I think of what happened. I get so scared.”
Counseling Can Help You Recover from Trauma & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Life can be hard enough without PTSD symptoms. Life can feel unbearable if you can’t complete your daily tasks without being reminded of the trauma you endured. You want to be able to enjoy all aspects of life. And, you deserve to enjoy all aspects of life.
Here is the good news: life does not have to be this way. You do not have to continue to feel these feelings and PTSD symptoms. Counseling can help you overcome these struggles. In counseling, Our trauma therapists can help you can find relief from the hold these painful memories have on your life. Then, you can feel free to live the life you want.
Symptoms of Trauma & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
While everyone experiences trauma and post-traumatic stress a little bit differently, here are some of the common symptoms of trauma and post-traumatic stress:
Nightmares about the event
Feelings of being on guard
Thoughts about the event when you do not want the thoughts
Feelings of being easily startled
Acting or feeling like the event was happening again, or flashbacks
Intense emotional or physical distress when you are exposed to something that reminds you of the event
Avoiding people, places, or things that remind you of the event
Problems sleeping
Anger
Difficulty concentrating
Trauma Therapy & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Treatment for Military and Veterans
We get it. Counseling has a stigma. You want to get help. But, if your coworkers find out you are in counseling, what will happen to your career? Sure, they may say they want you to get help, but can you trust what they’re saying? What if they do find out and then you lose your clearance?
Or, you might be hesitant to get counseling because what if someone sees you? What will your peers think if they see you at one of the main behavioral health facilities on base? You might be worried they will think you are weak, or maybe they won’t be able to trust you in the field.
We’ve got you covered. Our services are private and confidential. We want you to feel better. We want you to feel like you have options when it comes to treatment. Privacy should not be a reason you don’t get help for PTSD in Overland Park, Leavenworth, KS, and Liberty, MO. You should not have to worry about running into someone and having them find out you are receiving treatment. You shouldn’t have to worry about your career and friendships. We offer off-post counseling in Leavenworth, KS for military members so you can get the support you need.
Trauma Therapy & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Treatment for First Responders
You put your life on the line every day at work. Some days are pretty boring. But, when you get an emergency call, it happens fast and it is a big deal. There is no way to un-see the things you have seen. And sometimes, what you see is horrific. It’s already hard to talk about so if you do decide to talk about it, you want it to be with someone who gets it. That sometimes leaves out your family because you don’t want to worry them.
Maybe, you worry that someone will know you are struggling. If your department finds out, they might think you are weak and then you’re out. No one will trust you ever again. That would be the worst thing to happen. You’ve worked so hard to get to this place in your career!
Our therapists are working to change the culture between mental health and first responders. We want you to be comfortable getting counseling when you need help. After all, you will actually function better once you get the help you need.
Let us help you to excel in your job and cope with the trauma you’ve witnessed. We can help you reconnect with your life and your family. Counseling for PTSD in Overland Park, Leavenworth, KS, and Liberty, MO can help you feel more in control even when you have a really stressful job. You are a hero in our community and, our counselors are here to help you.
Trauma Therapy & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Treatment for Doctors and Nurses
You’ve been put to the test these past months during the Coronavirus pandemic. You have sacrificed so much to help complete strangers.
This means, sacrificing time with your family and even going months without seeing them so they do not get infected. You put yourself in harm’s way every day at work trying to save your patients from the “invisible enemy.”
Now, it’s time to let us help you. We have trauma therapists on staff who can help you process the feelings you’ve had to push down for so many months. In-person or online therapy in Kansas can help clear your head and body of the scary emotions you had to ignore in order to survive and show up every day to save lives. You’re a hero and you deserve help!
Trauma Therapy & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Treatment for Abuse and Neglect
Childhood abuse and neglect are extremely painful. You are supposed to be able to depend on your parents for everything, not fear them for making a mistake or doing nothing at all. Abuse and neglect can follow you around for all of your life unless you actively take charge and do something about it. Stop getting into bad relationships. Stop coping by using drugs, alcohol, overeating, gambling, engaging in risky sexual behaviors, etc.
We are here for you to help you do something about it. Counseling can help you put the past in the past for good. We’ll help you get on the path to recovery and stay healthy for good.
The JS Therapy Group Approach to Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Your past is present. Just because it may seem like you have forgotten about something bad that happened to you does not mean you were not impacted that that bad thing. Whether you are an adult or a child, our therapists use approaches that are supported by many research studies and are shown to help you heal from the trauma.
Two of our favorite approaches are Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). You can read more about these two evidence-based approaches in the next two sections.
Also, we provide services to all individuals, couples, and families without discrimination on the basis of race, age, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, disability, gender, health status, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or relationship status.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for Trauma & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
EMDR was proven to be effective in reducing symptoms from traumatic life experiences. We use back and forth eye movements, or other types of bilateral stimulation, to process traumatic memories and disturbing emotions. First, we target a disturbing memory. Then, we ask the client to hold in mind different aspects of the memory as we help the client do eye movements. As the processing occurs, the original disturbing memories and emotions are desensitized. This means they won’t affect you in such a painful way.
EMDR can assist you in processing traumatic events faster than traditional talk therapy. After the memory has been desensitized, we help you learn new ways to think about the trauma and separate unwanted body sensations like PTSD symptoms from the traumatic memories.
Studies show that secure connections with our loved ones help us heal from past traumas and help us cope better with current and future life challenges. If you have had a traumatic life experience, we would be happy to talk with you about how EMDR could help you and your family.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy for Trauma & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
ART has also been shown in research studies to reduce the symptoms of PTSD. Treatment is short-term, sometimes 1-5 sessions, and afterward, the client will keep the knowledge but lose the pain.
In a similar fashion to EMDR, the therapist uses a step-by-step protocol to help the client process pieces of the traumatic event that have not been integrated into long-term memory. It also alleviates the painful body sensations that usually accompany the trauma.
Talking is not necessary during processing. ART helps you process the negative experiences without having to talk about them, helping you become the director of how you want to remember your life experiences. Another positive aspect of ART is that the session is closed in a way that uncomfortable emotions do not linger in between sessions.
Begin Trauma Therapy and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Treatment in Liberty, MO, Leavenworth, KS and Overland Park, KS
You don’t have to live having to always look over your shoulder. We can help you get back to enjoying life and making happy memories. Our caring therapists specialize in Trauma and PTSD Counseling. To start counseling for PTSD in Overland Park, KS, Leavenworth, KS, or Liberty, MO, follow these simple steps:
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Other Counseling Services at JS Therapy Group
Trauma therapy and PTSD treatment is not the only service we offer in our Leavenworth and Overland Park counseling centers. Other mental health services JS Therapy Group provides include addictions counseling, play therapy, family therapy, premarital counseling, couple and marriage counseling, trauma therapy, and PTSD treatment for children and anxiety treatment. We also offer professional consultations and supervision opportunities. If you can’t make it to see one of our therapists for in-person counseling, consider online therapy in Kansas to meet your mental health needs. Contact us to get started or click on one of the links to learn more.
