Integrative Trauma Therapy

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At Atwater Village Therapy, we specialize in psychodynamic therapy for trauma, enriched by integrating other effective treatment modalities such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). This comprehensive approach allows us to address trauma at both deep psychological levels and through practical skills for daily emotional management and personal growth.

Understanding Psychodynamic Therapy for Trauma

Psychodynamic therapy explores the unconscious roots of emotional suffering, focusing on understanding the psychological forces driving traumatic symptoms. By exploring unconscious patterns and past emotional injuries, this approach facilitates a profound healing process, helping clients uncover and resolve deep-seated emotional conflicts.

Integrating Diverse Therapeutic Approaches

Our trauma treatment strategy incorporates several therapeutic modalities to provide a holistic healing experience:

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS): IFS helps clients understand and harmonize various sub-personalities or parts within themselves, each influenced by past traumas, which can lead to internal conflicts and emotional pain.

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): DBT offers practical tools for stress management, emotional regulation, and enhancing interpersonal relationships, essential for clients dealing with intense emotional responses from trauma.

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): CBT assists in altering unhelpful cognitive distortions and behaviors, improving emotional regulation, and developing coping strategies that address current problems and trauma-related symptoms.

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): ACT emphasizes accepting what is out of personal control while committing to action that enriches life. This approach helps clients develop mindfulness skills, clarify their values, and move towards them, which is particularly empowering for those struggling with trauma’s impact on their life and identity.

Goals of Integrative Therapy for Trauma

Our integrative therapy for trauma aims to achieve several key goals:

  • Deep Emotional Healing: Uncover and address the unconscious conflicts and emotional injuries that sustain traumatic symptoms.

  • Symptom Reduction: Utilize DBT and CBT techniques to manage and alleviate the immediate symptoms of trauma such as anxiety, depression, and intrusive thoughts.

  • Self-Awareness and Integration: Through IFS, encourage self-awareness and integration of various self-parts, leading to inner harmony and reduced internal conflict.

  • Living According to Personal Values: Through ACT, help clients connect with their core values and take actions that align with these values, fostering a more fulfilling and directed life despite past trauma.

  • Improved Relationship Dynamics: Enhance interpersonal skills and emotional intimacy, addressing trauma-related relationship challenges.

Ready to Begin?

Schedule a free, 15-minute consultation with us to learn more about how our comprehensive approach can assist in your trauma recovery. At Atwater Village Therapy, we are committed to helping you achieve lasting emotional health and personal growth.