Understanding Trauma and PTSD
My approach to trauma therapy is informed by my understanding that being a witness to or a victim of trauma or abuse can shatter our world as we know it, leaving us feeling confused about how to move forward. The flashbacks can create feelings of hopelessness and despair. Long-term effects of trauma can include difficultly with relationships, engagement in self-destructive behaviors such as self-harm or substance abuse, and an overall lack of fulfillment in life. My goal in working with victims or witnesses to trauma is to help them make sense of the experience, process the emotions that arise as a result of the experience, and find ways to thrive and enjoy their lives and relationships with others.
PTSD and Trauma Therapy Approach
As a psychotherapist working in Blackwood, NJ with experience in trauma and PTSD, I have counseled survivors of rape and sexual assault, emotional abuse, physical abuse, and domestic violence. My treatment methods include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT). My goal is for my patients in their trauma therapy is to relinquish that shame and guilt that often surround trauma. It is my hope for my patients that through the counseling process, they will become empowered and feel less like victims of trauma and more like survivors!
Scheduling and More Information
If you are searching for support for posttraumatic stress disorder, OR if you have been through a traumatic or abusive experience and are seeking help, please click here to schedule a therapy appointment with Alyssa or other Alyssa Scolari LLC staff.
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