Virtual Trauma Therapy
in North Carolina
Trauma can leave lasting imprints on the mind, body, and spirit, affecting how you experience and interact with the world. At Wildflower Therapy Group, we offer a comprehensive approach to trauma therapy that combines EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), traditional talk therapy, and holistic therapy practices. This integrative method allows us to address trauma from multiple angles, tailoring treatment plans to your unique needs.
Whether you’re looking to process past events, rebuild your sense of self, or find balance and healing, our compassionate therapists are here to guide you on your journey to recovery.
Little “T” - Traumas
Little "t" traumas refer to distressing experiences that may not seem significant on the surface but can still have a profound impact over time. These events might include ongoing stress, relationship conflicts, being overlooked, or feelings of rejection. Unlike big "T" traumas, which are often associated with major life-threatening events, little "t" traumas accumulate and influence how we perceive ourselves and the world.
Addressing these smaller but impactful experiences in therapy can help release built-up emotional burdens, improve resilience, and promote healing.
Big “T” - Traumas
Big "T" traumas refer to significant, life-altering events that overwhelm a person’s ability to cope. These include experiences such as abuse, accidents, natural disasters, wars/armed conflicts, or other situations that threaten physical or emotional safety. Big "T" traumas can leave lasting effects on mental, emotional, and physical health, often leading to symptoms like anxiety, flashbacks, or a sense of disconnection.
Therapy provides a safe and supportive space to process these experiences, helping individuals reclaim their sense of safety, rebuild trust, and move toward healing.
Complex Traumas
Complex trauma arises from repeated or prolonged exposure to distressing experiences, often in relationships or environments where safety and trust should exist. This can include ongoing abuse, neglect, or living in unpredictable, chaotic conditions. Unlike single-event trauma, complex trauma deeply affects a person’s sense of self, relationships, and emotional regulation.
Therapy for complex trauma focuses on creating a safe, supportive environment to address these layered experiences, helping individuals rebuild trust, process emotions, and develop the tools needed to heal and thrive.
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Other Areas Explored in Trauma Therapy
Emotional Regulation
Trauma therapy helps individuals develop tools to manage overwhelming emotions such as anxiety, anger, or sadness. Techniques like mindfulness, grounding exercises, and relaxation strategies can reduce emotional intensity and improve day-to-day functioning.
Processing Your Trauma
A significant part of trauma therapy involves safely revisiting and processing traumatic memories to reduce their emotional hold. Methods like EMDR or cognitive processing therapy guide individuals through this process, helping them reframe experiences and lessen their impact.
Rebuilding Trust and Relationships
Trauma often affects how individuals view themselves and others, leading to difficulties in forming or maintaining relationships. Therapy helps rebuild self-esteem, establish healthy boundaries, and restore trust in others to create supportive and meaningful connections.
The Benefits of Trauma Therapy
Trauma therapy provides a safe space to process painful experiences, helping individuals understand and heal from the emotional, somatic, and physical impacts of trauma on their lives. By working with a skilled therapist, you can explore how trauma is stored in the body, learn to manage overwhelming emotions, reduce symptoms like anxiety or flashbacks, and regain a sense of control. This holistic approach fosters resilience, empowering you to move forward with greater confidence and emotional stability.
Beyond symptom relief, trauma therapy promotes personal growth, body awareness, and healthier relationships. It helps rebuild self-esteem, establish boundaries, and foster trust in yourself and others. By addressing both emotional and somatic aspects of trauma, you’ll gain insights into your strengths, develop effective coping strategies, and create a foundation for a more balanced, connected, and fulfilling life.
What to Expect in Therapy
In trauma therapy, you can expect a safe, supportive environment where your experiences and feelings are validated without judgment. Your therapist will work with you at your own pace, using approaches like EMDR, talk therapy, or mindfulness and somatic techniques to process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional impact. Early sessions often focus on building trust, understanding your goals, and establishing coping strategies to manage overwhelming emotions.
As therapy progresses, you’ll work on processing the trauma, exploring its effects on your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Your therapist will guide you in reframing negative beliefs, building resilience, and fostering self-compassion. Along the way, you’ll gain tools to navigate triggers, improve emotional regulation, and create a path toward healing and a more empowered future.
When to Seek Professional Help
You should consider seeking professional help for trauma if past experiences continue to affect your daily life, relationships, or emotional well-being. Signs like recurring flashbacks, overwhelming anxiety, difficulty sleeping, or feeling detached from others may indicate that it’s time to talk to a therapist. If you find it challenging to cope with emotions or triggers on your own, therapy provides a safe, supportive space to begin the healing process.
Professional help is also important if trauma impacts your ability to feel safe or secure, whether emotionally or physically. If you’ve tried to manage the effects of trauma but still feel stuck or overwhelmed, a trained therapist can guide you through tailored strategies and approaches, helping you regain control and work toward a healthier, more balanced life.
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