When a Difficult Experience Is Still Affecting You
A distressing experience may be over, but your mind and body may still respond as though the danger is present. You may avoid certain places, people, conversations, memories, or emotions. You may feel constantly alert, emotionally numb, easily startled, disconnected, or unsure why certain situations affect you so strongly. Trauma can result from a single event, repeated experiences, difficult relationships, loss, violence, medical experiences, childhood adversity, or other situations that overwhelmed your ability to cope at the time. You do not need to decide whether your experience was "bad enough" before seeking support.
The Past May Be Affecting the Present
You frequently replay or avoid thinking about what happened.
You feel tense, guarded, or constantly alert.
You have nightmares or difficulty sleeping.
Certain sounds, places, people, or situations trigger strong reactions.
You feel emotionally numb or disconnected.
You avoid relationships or struggle to trust others.
You feel shame, guilt, anger, or confusion.
You have difficulty concentrating.
You feel unsafe even when you know you're not currently in danger.
You become overwhelmed without fully understanding why.
Your child or teenager has shown changes in mood, behavior, sleep, school functioning, or relationships after a difficult experience.
Trauma Therapy Can Help You Feel More Grounded and in Control
Understanding trauma responses, reducing avoidance, managing distressing memories and reminders, developing grounding skills, addressing guilt/shame/fear/self-blame, improving sleep and concentration, strengthening boundaries, rebuilding trust, feeling more connected, and participating more fully in daily life.
Our Approach to Trauma Treatment
BPP provides trauma-informed care that considers the impact of difficult experiences on emotions, relationships, behavior, physical responses, and daily functioning. Treatment may include Prolonged Exposure Therapy, cognitive behavioral interventions, emotional regulation skills, solution-focused strategies, and other trauma-informed approaches based on the clinician's training and the client's needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a PTSD diagnosis to receive trauma therapy?
Not everyone who experiences trauma has or qualifies for a PTSD diagnosis. However, that does not mean you cannot receive trauma-informed care. Therapy can be beneficial for anyone who has experienced trauma, regardless of their diagnosis.
Will I have to describe everything that happened?
No, you will not be forced to describe every detail of your experience. Your therapist will work with you to establish a comfortable pace and focus on what you feel ready to discuss.
What is trauma-informed therapy?
Trauma-informed therapy is an approach that recognizes the impact of trauma on an individual's life. It aims to provide a safe and supportive environment, helping clients heal by understanding their experiences and responses to trauma.
Does BPP provide specialized trauma treatments?
Yes, BPP offers Prolonged Exposure Therapy. This evidence-based approach is designed to help clients process and reduce their trauma-related symptoms effectively.
Can children and teenagers receive trauma therapy?
Trauma-informed care is available for all ages.
Prolonged Exposure Therapy is available for teenagers and adults.
Is trauma therapy available online?
This will depend on your symptoms and individual needs. While online therapy may be more beneficial for some clients, it’s best to discuss your options with your therapist to determine what will work best for you.
Does BPP accept insurance?
We accept multiple insurance plans; however, your copay is determined by your insurance plan.
For those who are out-of-network or do not have insurance, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your options.
Detailed information about our accepted insurance plans and payment options is available on our fees and insurance page.
Should you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us.