Trauma Recovery

Healing from trauma is like rebuilding a foundation that has been shaken. At Cypress Counseling & Wellness, we are here to help you lay each new brick with care and support. We know that trauma takes many forms—whether it’s a single distressing event, ongoing adversity, or experiences from early in life. Trauma can have complex effects, including emotional, psychological, and even physical impacts that may affect every aspect of your well-being. Our goal is to create an environment where you feel safe, heard, and empowered throughout the process.

Understanding Trauma

Trauma is unique to each person. It can stem from a wide variety of experiences: accidents, loss, violence, emotional abuse, or the chronic stress of unpredictable environments. Trauma often comes with other challenges—anxiety, depression, difficulties with relationships, or feelings of numbness or hypervigilance. Trauma can shape the brain, body, and sense of self, often in deep and lasting ways. We strive to help you find your way back to safety, resilience, and connection through approaches that honor your experience and support your growth.

Our Approach to Trauma Recovery

At Cypress Counseling & Wellness, we utilize a variety of evidence-based modalities to help clients recover from trauma. Each approach is tailored to support healing in a way that feels manageable and safe:

• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): EMDR helps process traumatic memories by engaging both hemispheres of the brain through guided eye movements. This approach allows the brain to reorganize distressing experiences, promoting healing. We work at your pace, providing a supportive environment as you process and release past pain.

• Neurofeedback: Trauma often affects how the brain functions, leading to cycles of dysregulation. Neurofeedback helps restore balance by training your brain to regulate itself. Over time, neurofeedback sessions can help reduce hyperarousal, improve emotional regulation, and bring the nervous system back into balance.

• Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP): SSP is designed to help establish a sense of safety and improve emotional regulation by calming the nervous system. It can be particularly helpful as a foundation for other trauma recovery work, creating the stability needed to process deeper experiences.

• Yoga and Breathwork: These practices help reconnect the mind and body, fostering a sense of calm and presence. Trauma can leave us feeling disconnected from our bodies, and integrating mindful movement and breathing can support regulation and healing.

• Mindfulness and Somatic Approaches: Mindfulness and somatic therapies help clients tune into their bodies and emotions in a nonjudgmental way. These approaches support trauma recovery by building awareness, fostering safety in the body, and reducing reactivity.

Personalized Care

We understand that every person’s journey through trauma recovery is different. Our approach is individualized and integrated, combining modalities to best meet the unique needs of the person in front of us. Whether through EMDR, Neurofeedback, SSP, or a combination of approaches, we work with you to create a plan that supports your specific goals. By integrating services, we ensure that your care evolves alongside your progress, helping you regain a sense of control and connection.

Commitment to Trauma-Informed Care

Our practice is committed to creating a trauma-informed environment. This means we consider the impact of trauma in everything we do—from the way we structure sessions to the way we interact with clients. Safety and empowerment are our guiding principles. Trauma recovery is about having a safe space where your experiences are validated, your strengths are celebrated, and your pace is respected. We offer a comprehensive range of services, all rooted in an understanding of the complexities of trauma.

Start Your Journey

If you are struggling with the impact of trauma, know that there is hope for recovery. At Cypress Counseling & Wellness, our approach to trauma is individualized, integrated, and deeply supportive. We are honored to partner with you in finding healing and rediscovering joy in life. Reach out to us today to learn more or schedule an appointment.