How To Find A Trauma Therapist
Finding trauma therapy in Philadelphia can be challenging and feel even downright overwhelming. There are hundreds of different types of therapeutic approaches and every therapist has a different approach to trauma.
It’s a lot to sort through and it takes time, energy and patience (a lot of which we don’t have)!
But at the end of the day all you know is that you want a trauma informed therapist that can hold space for you and help you find a way through the pain and darkness and into a space that is lighter, empowering and freeing.
So, whether you’re coping with a past trauma, trying to navigate your life after a traumatic experience, or living with the ripple effects of trauma symptoms, choosing to begin the journey of working with a trauma therapist in Philadelphia can not only make a BIG difference in your mental health but in your overall quality of life.
So, you might be wondering…how do I find a trauma therapist? Where can I find trauma therapy in Philadelphia? Is there trauma therapy near me?
How To Find A Therapist For Trauma
Here’s how to find a trauma therapist near you so you can move forward with trauma and start living your life.
1. Check Out Online Mental Health Directories–This is an easy way to search for local therapists or practices depending upon your location and specialization that you are wanting. Most of these directories also allow you to apply filters to help narrow down your search, such as insurance carrier, age, gender, virtual or in-person therapy! Here are some directories to help you get started: Psychology Today, the American Psychological Association, EMDR International Association and/or the Anxiety & Depression Association of America.
2. Local resources–Your community is a hub of helpful information! Many communities likely have and offer resources to help individuals who have or are experiencing symptoms of trauma.
As you are locating a potential therapist or practice for trauma therapy, it is important to also be mindful of the kind of trauma therapist you may want to work with. Many practitioners are trauma informed. This means that they are trained to be careful and mindful about potential triggers, like words and actions that someone with trauma could find upsetting. Trauma informed means that they will do their best not to activate your trauma. While a trauma resolution specialist is someone who has been highly and specifically trained in how to help you resolve your trauma. When you work with a trauma specialist, like the therapists at Spilove Psychotherapy, they will provide care that includes repair and resolution of your traumatic memories and material including your thoughts, your body sensations and responses, and your relationships.
Our job as trauma resolution specialists is to get at the roots of the underlying trauma rather than just treating the symptoms!
How Can A Trauma Therapist Help?
Having a trauma therapist can make a big difference and improve the quality of your life. Although facing your trauma is difficult and challenging, with the support of your therapist, your symptoms will become more manageable and decrease overtime. Some other benefits of working with a trauma therapist include:
Learning coping skills to handle negative thoughts and feelings more effectively
Reframing the traumatic experience
Reduced irritability, anger, frustration
Increased sense of Self, body and mind
Elimination or reduction in triggers related to the trauma(s)
Finding a trauma therapist or wanting to engage in trauma therapy in Philadelphia can feel unsettling and anxiety including at first. But moving forward by working through your trauma, can truly make a BIG difference in your overall life.
