Trauma Therapy:
Healing from the Inside Out with Neuroscience-Backed Approaches
Discover how trauma therapy at Embodied Wellness and Recovery can help you heal and regain control of your life. Learn how neuroscience-backed approaches, such as EMDR and somatic therapy, can treat trauma holistically and empower you to move forward with resilience and hope.
Can you relate?
Have you experienced trauma that continues to affect your everyday life? Do you find yourself stuck in painful patterns, unable to break free from the memories and emotions that seem to control you? You are not alone. Trauma, whether from a single event or prolonged periods of distress, can leave deep emotional wounds that manifest as anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, or even physical pain. At Embodied Wellness and Recovery, we understand how overwhelming this can feel, and we are here to offer hope, healing, and support through compassionate, neuroscience-backed trauma therapy.
What Is Trauma and How Does It Affect You?
Trauma can result from a wide range of experiences, including childhood neglect, physical or emotional abuse, sexual assault, or witnessing violence. Often, trauma is not just what happened to you but the lasting impact it leaves on your nervous system. When trauma goes unresolved, your brain may remain in a constant state of fight, flight, or freeze, making it difficult to regulate emotions, feel safe, or trust others.
Neuroscience has shown that trauma impacts the brain in profound ways. Specifically, trauma can cause the amygdala, the brain's alarm system, to become hyperactive, signaling danger even in situations that are safe. This leads to heightened anxiety, hypervigilance, or dissociation. Furthermore, trauma can weaken the connection between the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for rational thinking and decision-making, and the hippocampus, which processes memories. As a result, you may struggle to distinguish between past and present, re-experiencing painful memories as if they are happening now.
Does this sound familiar? Perhaps you’ve found yourself constantly on edge, avoiding certain places or situations that trigger distressing memories. Or maybe you feel disconnected from your emotions or your body, struggling to be truly present in your relationships or daily life. These are common reactions to unresolved trauma—but it is possible to heal. At Embodied Wellness and Recovery, we believe in a holistic approach to healing. We provide compassionate support to allow for your mind, your body, your nervous system, your heart, and your soul to settle. reset, and ultimately, to thrive.
How Trauma Therapy Can Help You Heal
At Embodied Wellness and Recovery, we specialize in trauma therapy that helps you address both the emotional and physiological impacts of trauma. Using evidence-based approaches such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Somatic Experiencing, we work with you to process and release traumatic memories in a safe, supportive environment.
EMDR is a structured therapy that uses bilateral stimulation—usually through eye movements, taps, or sounds—to help your brain reprocess traumatic memories. This helps reduce the emotional charge of these memories and allows your brain to store them in a way that no longer triggers overwhelming distress. Studies have shown that EMDR can create new neural pathways in the brain, allowing you to think about traumatic experiences without being emotionally hijacked by them (Shapiro, 2018).
Somatic Experiencing, another trauma-informed approach we offer, focuses on the body’s role in trauma healing. Trauma is often stored in the body, leading to physical symptoms such as chronic pain, tension, or fatigue. Somatic therapy helps you reconnect with your body, release stored trauma, and learn how to regulate your nervous system. This approach can be particularly effective for clients who may struggle to verbalize their trauma or who feel disconnected from their bodies. Research has shown that somatic approaches to trauma therapy can help restore the nervous system to a state of balance, reducing symptoms of post-traumatic stress (Levine, 2010).
Are You Ready to Begin Healing from Trauma?
Healing from trauma is not a one-size-fits-all journey, and at Embodied Wellness and Recovery, we honor your unique experiences and needs. We work with you to create a personalized treatment plan that may include a combination of EMDR, somatic therapy, and mindfulness practices, as well as more traditional talk therapy approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). By addressing both the emotional and physical aspects of trauma, our holistic approach supports you in healing from the inside out.
Do you feel like you’ve tried everything to feel better, but nothing seems to work? Trauma therapy could be the solution you’ve been searching for. When unresolved trauma is at the root of your suffering, it can feel as though you are endlessly reliving painful experiences. But with the right therapeutic approach, it is possible to free yourself from the grip of trauma and begin to live life fully again.
How Do You Know if Trauma Therapy Is Right for You?
You might be wondering if trauma therapy is the right step for you. Ask yourself these questions:
Do you frequently experience flashbacks, nightmares, or intrusive thoughts about a distressing event?
Do you find it difficult to trust others or feel emotionally safe, even in relationships with people who love you?
Are you easily triggered by specific sounds, smells, or sights that remind you of a traumatic experience?
Do you feel disconnected from your body or struggle with unexplained physical symptoms like headaches, muscle tension, or gastrointestinal issues?
Are you unable to control intense emotions or have difficulty calming down after feeling distressed?
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, trauma therapy could help you find relief.
What to Expect at Embodied Wellness and Recovery
At Embodied Wellness and Recovery, we create a safe, compassionate space where you can begin your healing journey. Our therapists are trained in the latest neuroscience-backed approaches to trauma therapy, ensuring that you receive the most effective treatment for your specific needs. Whether you have experienced a single traumatic event or complex trauma over many years, our team is dedicated to helping you reclaim your life from the impact of trauma.
Through trauma therapy, you can expect to:
Gain insight into how trauma has affected your brain and body.
Learn techniques to regulate your nervous system and manage triggers.
Build healthier relationships and regain trust in others.
Release stored trauma from your body through somatic practices.
Reprocess and integrate traumatic memories in a way that no longer overwhelms you.
Develop coping strategies to manage stress and emotions effectively.
Why Choose Embodied Wellness and Recovery?
At Embodied Wellness and Recovery, we are experts in treating trauma holistically. Our approach goes beyond traditional talk therapy by incorporating the latest neuroscience research and body-based practices that target the root of trauma’s impact. We understand that trauma affects every part of your being—your thoughts, emotions, and body—and we are committed to helping you heal on all levels.
Whether you are just beginning to explore trauma therapy or have been in therapy for years without feeling significant relief, we are here to support you. Our compassionate team will guide you through a personalized treatment plan, helping you build resilience, restore balance, and move forward with hope.
If you are ready to begin your healing journey, contact us at Embodied Wellness and Recovery today. You deserve to live a life free from the constraints of trauma, and we are here to help you achieve that.
