We never know how an experience will impact us until it's over. Sometimes, we quickly overcome them. Other times, the effects can last for years. When the impact carries on, seeking online trauma therapy to resolve Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can help. Dr. David Johns of Archway Counseling & Consulting is happy to provide Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and other online therapy techniques to residents in and around Colorado Springs, CO.
Signs It’s Time to Seek Trauma Therapy and How It Can Benefit You
Trauma is a very personal thing. It can be the reaction to something like a natural disaster, but it might also be due to something others wouldn’t view as traumatic – such as the loss of a pet or a breakup. There may be trauma and loss related to seemingly “good” things like a wedding or graduation.
Many people are unaware that they are dealing with trauma because they don’t realize the “mild” event they’ve experienced had a traumatic impact. Many others haven’t sought care because they don’t clearly remember the event, which often happens with childhood trauma.
With issues such as these creating a lack of clarity, how does one know if they should seek therapy? The following are just a few signs.
- You tend to avoid specific people, places, events, or things, even if you don’t know why
- You live with chronic pain, such as headaches
- You have panic attacks, begin shaking, or get dizzy around certain triggers, such as loud noises or even odors
- You have difficulty sleeping, or you have nightmares when you sleep
- You experience OCD symptoms, such as needing to check your door or wash your hands a specific number of times
- You find yourself “obsessing” or “second guessing” your decisions
- You have flashbacks of an event that feel as though you are living through them right now
- You live with chronic fear, anxiety, or hopelessness
- People tell you that you are controlling and difficult
While these signs can signify various conditions, they often indicate the person has experienced a traumatic event.
Benefits of Online Therapy
Dr. Johns at Archway Counseling & Consulting of Colorado Springs, CO, offers a very personalized approach to PTSD and trauma therapy that can include EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and other techniques. The goals are to help you recall the event without the negative thoughts and emotions feeling as intense, reframe your thinking around the event, learn to manage or avoid triggers in a healthy manner, and help you heal. And this can be done from the comfort of your own home.
Learn more about PTSD and trauma therapy using EMDR and other methods by calling (303) 642-6636 to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation or an online therapy session with Dr. Johns at Archway Counseling & Consulting in Colorado Springs, CO. He happily serves residents of Denver, Capitol Hill, Lakewood, Aurora, Park Hill, Glendale, Denver Tech Center, Fort Collins, and all of Colorado.
One of the benefits of online therapy is that Dr. Johns can work with people in rural parts of Colorado, where it is more difficult to find qualified mental health professionals. Dr. Johns also provides mental health teletherapy services to clients in such rural places as Peyton, Limon, Gunnison, Montrose, Durango, Delta, Trinidad, Burlington, and La Junta.
