traumatic stress

Are you feeling jumpy, anxious, agitated, or irritable? These are signs that your nervous system continues to be hyper-aroused in a state of “fight or flight.” There are often experiences of intrusions, or flashbacks, – bodily, emotional, or narrative memories – to experiences of past trauma, adversity, and stress. You might even find that you’re avoidant or withdrawing, both from the memories of the terrible trauma as well as the world around you, as an attempt to defend against future danger.

At Cicada Psychotherapy, Veronica has spent nearly two decades studying, researching, and practicing in a trauma-focused way. She understands the mind-body-brain connection that hijacks your wellness after trauma, and she’s an expert in tailoring the treatment modalities to your unique healing. She also believes that most trauma is not so simple, and is invested in understanding and treating Complex Trauma, resulting from prolonged, severe, interpersonal trauma usually having occurred in childhood or within a trapped situation.

If you have been exposed to prolonged, repeated trauma and ongoing abuse, you probably see the world as dangerous and lack hope for your future, harboring pervasive feelings of shame, guilt, self-blame, hopelessness, helplessness & feeling different and alone.

But, You’re not alone.