Therapy For Trauma in Houston
Trauma can happen to anyone.
Trauma can impact various aspects of your life, including your emotional well-being, relationships, and daily routines. It might stem from significant events like abuse, accidents, or loss, or from prolonged stress and difficulties. Our goal is to help you understand and work through these experiences so you can reclaim your sense of peace and joy. Here at Cactus Counseling & Art Therapy, we understand that trauma can profoundly impact every aspect of your life
Our approach is grounded in understanding the effects of trauma on the body and mind, ensuring that every session is sensitive to your experiences. Whether your trauma stems from past experiences or current challenges, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. We use specialized approaches such as Somatic Experiencing to treat and heal trauma.
Read more about our trauma specializations below.
Therapy for Cycle Breakers
A cycle breaker is someone who recognizes and takes steps to change trauma and unhealthy patterns and behaviors that have been part of their family history or personal life. This often involves addressing issues such as:
Generational Trauma: Addressing past traumas that have impacted your family’s behavior and relationships.
Unhealthy Relationship Patterns: Changing the dynamics of relationships that have been harmful or unfulfilling.
Behavioral Patterns: Overcoming self-destructive habits and replacing them with positive actions.
We specialize in empowering individuals to break generational cycles and create lasting change. If you’re seeking a supportive and understanding environment to address recurring patterns in your life, you’ve come to the right place. Our therapy services are designed with you in mind, providing compassionate support as you navigate your journey toward personal growth and healing. Breaking free from the cycles of behavior or patterns that have been passed down through generations can be challenging. It requires courage, self-awareness, and the right guidance. At Cactus Counseling & Art Therapy, we understand that each person’s experience is unique, and we are here to offer the empathetic support you need to make meaningful changes.
Therapy for Developmental Trauma
Trauma can impact various aspects of your life, including your emotional well-being, relationships, and daily routines. It might stem from significant events like abuse, accidents, or loss, or from prolonged stress and difficulties. Our goal is to help you understand and work through these experiences so you can reclaim your sense of peace and joy. Here at Cactus Counseling & Art Therapy, we understand that trauma can profoundly impact every aspect of your life
Our approach is grounded in understanding the effects of trauma on the body and mind, ensuring that every session is sensitive to your experiences. Whether your trauma stems from past experiences or current challenges, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Therapy for Perinatal Trauma
Perinatal trauma encompasses emotional and psychological distress related to the perinatal period, which includes trying to conceive, pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum phase. This trauma can stem from various experiences, such as a difficult birth, complications, loss, or overwhelming stress. It can impact your mental health, your relationship with your baby, and your overall well-being.
We offer a compassionate and understanding approach to help you navigate the challenges of perinatal trauma. Whether you’re experiencing trauma related to pregnancy, childbirth, or the early postpartum period, we are here to provide the support and care you need to heal and thrive. Our clinicians have training on understanding and treating perinatal trauma. Specifically, our heart’s work lies in supporting those who have endured recurrent pregnancy loss, infertility, birth trauma, and infant loss.
Therapy for Shock Trauma
Shock trauma refers to the immediate and intense emotional and physical reactions following a sudden, unexpected event, such as an accident, natural disaster, or violent incident. These experiences can leave you feeling overwhelmed, disoriented, and distressed. It's crucial to address these reactions early to promote recovery and restore balance in your life.
Our expert therapists are trained to help you work through the impact of shock trauma using a range of effective, trauma informed, and evidence-based therapies of SE and Art Therapy. We provide a sensitive approach that acknowledges and respects your experience, creating a safe environment for healing. Our approaches are designed to help you process and integrate traumatic memories, reducing their emotional intensity. Our holistic approaches can help you learn mindfulness and stress management to help you regain control and reduce anxiety, promoting a sense of calm and stability.
Therapy for C-PTSD
If you’re seeking a supportive and understanding environment to address the challenges of C-PTSD, we’re here to help you on your path to healing and recovery. Our approach is designed to meet your unique needs and support you in overcoming the effects of prolonged trauma. Our approach is grounded in understanding the effects of trauma on the body and mind, ensuring that every session is sensitive to your experiences. Whether your trauma stems from past experiences or current challenges, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Complex PTSD is a condition resulting from prolonged or repeated exposure to trauma, often involving situations where escape is difficult. Unlike traditional PTSD, C-PTSD encompasses a broader range of symptoms and can deeply affect your sense of self, relationships, and emotional well-being. Common symptoms include:
Persistent Feelings of Shame or Guilt: Struggling with deep-seated feelings of worthlessness or guilt.
Difficulty with Emotional Regulation: Experiencing intense emotions or trouble managing emotional responses.
Negative Self-Perception: Struggling with a negative view of yourself and your abilities.
Interpersonal Difficulties: Challenges in forming or maintaining healthy relationships.
Taking the first step towards healing from Complex PTSD is a courageous decision, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.
