Trauma can make daily life overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. At Coastal Collaborative Care, we offer trauma-informed therapy to help you heal, process your experiences, and regain control of your life.
Coastal Collaborative Care provides trauma therapy in Virginia and other states throughout the country.
Understanding PTSD & C-PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) typically develops after a traumatic event, such as an accident, assault, military combat, or loss.
Complex PTSD (C-PTSD), on the other hand, often results from prolonged or repeated trauma, especially in situations where a person feels trapped or unable to escape. Examples of this could be someone experiencing micro-aggression, or developmental trauma, which can occur if someone was raised by emotionally unavailable or inconsistent parents.
In such cases, the child’s emotional needs may have been inconsistently met, or outright ignored, dismissed, or even punished, leading to chronic feelings of worthlessness, confusion about their own emotions, and difficulty regulating feelings.
The child might have been frequently invalidated with statements like, “You’re too sensitive” or “Stop being dramatic,” leading to chronic feelings of worthlessness, confusion about their own emotions, and difficulty regulating feelings.
All traumas can have a profound impact on emotions, thoughts, and overall well-being. Our licensed therapists in Virginia specialize in evidence-based treatments designed to support your healing journey.
Common PTSD Symptoms
If these symptoms are disrupting your life, PTSD therapy can help you find relief and build coping skills to regain stability.
- Intrusive Memories: Flashbacks, nightmares, or distressing thoughts about the event.
- Avoidance: Steering clear of people, places, or conversations that trigger memories of the trauma.
- Negative Self-Image: Feeling worthless, guilty, or like you don’t deserve happiness.
- Relationship Difficulties: Trouble trusting others or feeling disconnected from people.
- Negative Changes in Mood: Feeling numb, detached, or overwhelmed by guilt and shame.
- Hyperarousal: Feeling constantly on edge, startled easily, or struggling with anger and concentration.
Effective PTSD Therapy Approaches
At Coastal Collaborative Care, we use evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to your specific needs. Our therapy for PTSD in Virginia includes:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT is one of the most effective treatments for PTSD. It helps reframe negative thought patterns related to trauma and teaches new ways to think about traumatic experiences.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR therapy is a research-backed method that helps your brain reprocess traumatic memories through bilateral stimulation, typically from guided eye movements. This process helps the brain integrate and reframe the trauma, making it less distressing.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
IFS helps individuals identify and heal wounded parts of themselves that have been impacted by past traumatic experiences, often by giving voice to these parts and integrating them into a healthier, more balanced self.
Relational-Based Therapy
Relational-Based Therapy focuses on the therapeutic relationship as a key vehicle for healing trauma. By creating a safe, empathic, and collaborative therapeutic relationship, this approach helps individuals process and heal from trauma by reshaping patterns of connection and fostering a sense of trust and safety.
Why Choose Coastal Collaborative Care for PTSD Therapy in Virginia?
Specialized Trauma Therapists: Our team is experienced in treating PTSD with compassionate, evidence-based care, while using a relational approach that affirms your unique experience and fosters healing through trust and connection.
In-Person and Online Therapy Options: We offer therapy in Alexandria, Norfolk, and Fredericksburg, Virginia, as well as secure telehealth services.
Personalized Treatment Plans: Every client receives a therapy plan tailored to their needs and healing goals.
A Safe, Judgment-Free Environment: We create a supportive, affirming space where you can heal at your own pace, free from judgment, and with the understanding that your feelings and experiences are valid.
EMDR & IFS trained: Our practice owner, Gabrielle Katz, is trained in EMDR, and all therapists at Coastal Collaborative Care are trained in IFS.
Take the First Step Toward Healing
PTSD does not have to define your life. With the right support, you can move forward and regain a sense of peace and control. Our trauma-informed therapists in Virginia are here to help.
Start your journey to healing today. Contact Coastal Collaborative Care to schedule a consultation to begin your journey toward healing and wholeness.