Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex PTSD are conditions that can develop after experiencing or witnessing deeply distressing events. While some people heal naturally over time, others continue to experience emotional and physical reactions long after the danger has passed. These reactions can include intrusive memories, nightmares, hypervigilance, and an ongoing sense of danger, even in safe environments.
Complex PTSD, often resulting from prolonged or repeated trauma such as childhood abuse, domestic violence, or captivity, brings additional challenges. These may include difficulty trusting others, emotional dysregulation, persistent negative self-beliefs, and a deep sense of shame. For many, the trauma feels as if it is still happening in the present, disrupting daily life and preventing personal growth.
Our approach to PTSD and Complex PTSD is centered on safety, trust, and empowerment. We understand that trauma is not just an event from the past, but an experience that can continue to shape the mind, body, and spirit. Treatment focuses on helping clients process their experiences, reclaim control over their lives, and reconnect with a sense of hope and possibility.
Without proper treatment, PTSD and Complex PTSD can lead to a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship challenges, and physical health problems. Many people cope by avoiding reminders of the trauma, which may seem helpful in the short term but ultimately prevents healing. Avoidance can make the world feel smaller and more threatening, reinforcing feelings of isolation and vulnerability.
Flashbacks, nightmares, and sudden triggers can cause intense distress, while hypervigilance keeps the body in a state of constant alertness. This can be exhausting, leaving little energy for work, relationships, or self-care.
Establishing Safety
Before trauma can be processed, clients must feel safe and supported. We create a therapeutic environment where you can share at your own pace, knowing that your boundaries will be respected.
Evidence-Based Trauma Therapies
We use approaches proven to reduce trauma symptoms and promote recovery, including:
Holistic and Experiential Modalities
Trauma is stored not only in the mind, but also in the body. Our holistic therapies such as yoga, breathwork, reiki, sound healing, surf therapy, equine-assisted activities, music therapy, art therapy, and outdoor adventures help release physical tension, foster self-expression, and restore balance.
Gradual, Supportive Processing
We never rush the process. Healing is guided by your readiness, with an emphasis on building resilience and self-compassion every step of the way.
With the right treatment, clients can experience a profound shift. Intrusive memories lose their intensity, triggers become manageable, and the body begins to feel safe again. You can rebuild trust in yourself and in others, repair relationships, and regain the ability to fully engage in life without the constant shadow of past experiences.
The goal is not to erase the past, but to integrate it in a way that no longer defines you. Our clients often leave feeling more grounded, confident, and hopeful, with a renewed sense of purpose and a clear vision for the future.
You do not have to face this alone. Whether you are seeking help for yourself or a loved one, our admissions team will guide you every step of the way.
