Explore Trauma Informed Therapy in San Antonio, TX
Trauma can have a lasting impact on your mental and emotional well-being, influencing how you think, feel, and interact with the world. Trauma informed therapy is designed to address these complex emotional responses with care, sensitivity, and understanding. At Sonatus Counseling in San Antonio, TX, we specialize in trauma informed care, offering a safe and supportive space where you can begin to heal and regain control of your life.
Our licensed therapists understand the profound impact that trauma can have on an individual. With expertise in trauma informed approaches, we tailor each session to your unique experiences and emotional needs. We offer both in-person and telehealth sessions, and our bilingual therapists are available in both English and Spanish to make therapy more accessible to our diverse community.
What Is Trauma Informed Therapy?
Trauma informed therapy is a therapeutic approach that recognizes and addresses the impact of trauma on a person’s mental and emotional health. It goes beyond traditional therapy by focusing on how trauma affects the brain, body, and emotional responses.
In trauma informed therapy, the therapist creates an environment of safety and trust, ensuring that the client feels supported and understood. This type of therapy emphasizes understanding the underlying causes of emotional and behavioral challenges, rather than just addressing the symptoms.
Key principles of trauma informed therapy include:
- Safety — Establishing a secure and comfortable therapeutic environment.
- Trust and Transparency — Building a strong therapeutic relationship based on honesty and reliability.
- Empowerment — Encouraging clients to regain control over their emotions and decisions.
- Collaboration — Working together to create a treatment plan that meets the client’s unique needs.
- Cultural and Historical Awareness — Understanding how cultural backgrounds and life experiences shape emotional responses.
How Is Trauma Informed Therapy Different from Trauma Therapy?
While both trauma therapy and trauma informed therapy aim to address the effects of trauma, there are key differences in their approach:
- Trauma Therapy focuses primarily on processing and resolving specific traumatic events. The goal is to reduce the emotional intensity tied to the memory of the trauma.
- Trauma Informed Therapy takes a more holistic approach. It not only addresses the trauma itself but also examines how the trauma has shaped emotional patterns, behaviors, and relationships.
Trauma informed therapy recognizes that trauma affects each person differently. It considers how past experiences influence present emotional and behavioral responses and helps clients develop healthier coping strategies.
What Happens During My Appointment with a Trauma Informed Therapist?
At Sonatus Counseling, your first session with a trauma informed therapist will focus on building trust and understanding your personal history. The therapist will take time to get to know you, listen to your concerns, and create a personalized treatment plan based on your goals and emotional needs. A typical trauma informed therapy session may include:
- Identifying Triggers and Emotional Patterns — Understanding what situations or thoughts lead to emotional distress.
- Developing Coping Strategies — Learning techniques to manage anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and negative thought patterns.
- Exploring Emotional Responses — Processing how trauma has shaped emotional and behavioral patterns.
- Building Emotional Resilience — Empowering you to take control of your emotional well-being.
- Using Evidence-Based Techniques — Depending on your needs, therapy may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and mindfulness-based approaches.
The goal of trauma informed therapy is to help you feel more in control of your emotions and better equipped to handle life’s challenges.
Start Your Journey with Trauma Informed Therapy Today
Healing from trauma takes time, but you don’t have to go through it alone. At Sonatus Counseling in San Antonio, TX, our compassionate therapists are ready to help you navigate your healing journey with care and understanding. We offer flexible scheduling, including in-person and telehealth options, to meet your needs.
Take the first step toward reclaiming your emotional health by contacting Sonatus Counseling today to schedule your first trauma informed therapy session.