Healing from Trauma
I have encountered a disproportionate number of persons who have been misdiagnosed with a variety of mental disorders when in fact they are suffering from the effects of trauma. I am careful to determine the root cause of presenting problems, and I incorporate several methods for helping individuals heal from trauma and move forward in their lives. It is important to note that simply talking about traumatic events over and over again is not an effective way to move patients past these experiences. Research has shown that certain treatment interventions - such as Cognitive Processing Therapy or EMDR – are essential for creating relief and long-lasting change.