Trauma & PTSD

You’ve been impacted by trauma, either an event you experienced or one you witnessed. This could refer to, Sexual assault, Abuse, Violence, Accident/injury, Illness, or Sudden death. Your brush with trauma causes you to feel overly alert and reactive when you are reminded of the traumatic event. You often feel restless, have trouble sleeping, and may experience frequent nightmares. You face fear and anxiety regularly. You feel hopeless about the future because you don’t see an end in sight to your suffering.

There is a bright future in sight for those afflicted with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. We can help you overcome these symptoms while guiding you through the process of grief and healing. Through therapy, you can build greater awareness about the situations that upset you and learn how to engage in relaxation strategies to remain calmer when exposed to traumatic reminders. You may also be encouraged to connect with other trauma survivors to help you feel less alone. Building a skill set to address your trauma with and developing a support network can enable you to get back into the world again.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), developed by Francine Shapiro, is an evidence-based treatment and highly regarded as a trauma resolution method. EMDR activates the information processing system of the brain, and it works on several channels looking at images, beliefs, sensations, and feelings associated with the negative content related to the trauma. EMDR is named after the eye movements; however, other types of bilateral stimulations (BLS) such as auditory stimulation and tactile stimulation have been found by other researchers as effective in helping the client to process distressing memories and emotions.

As endorsed by the American Psychiatric Association and the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, it is largely used to treat trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

EMDR therapy incorporates elements of several therapies with the added component of bilateral stimulation; a technique that promotes rhythmic stimuli in a side-to-side pattern.

Research demonstrates that the use of bilateral stimulation weakens the emotional intensity of a memory and moves it from an incorrectly stored place in the brain to a more functional one where it can be reprocessed with less distress.

Individual Counseling

Individual Therapy is a counseling process which caters to your individual therapeutic needs one on one and incorporates several different interventions treatment styles and treatment modalities. You work with the therapist in a safe, caring and confidential environment to explore your feelings, beliefs, or behaviors while working through your challenges, trauma or pain. You identify the aspects of your life that you would like to change or better understand, set personal goals and work towards your desired change.

Couples Counseling

Couples counseling is a process through which a couple (who may be engaged, dating, married or partnered) works with a therapist to identify specific areas of conflict and/or aspects of their relationship that they would like to change. They then develop a plan of action to improve each individual’s satisfaction, contentment, strengthen communication, promote intimacy and bonding and rebuild trust. By working with a therapist in a safe and confidential setting, couples are able to explore how their individual backgrounds, beliefs, thoughts and behaviors may be impacting their relationship in both positive and negative ways.

Family Counseling

Family therapy is a counseling method that caters to the family. This is done by helping family members address specific issues that affect the psychological health of the family such as major life transitions, immediate family member struggling with an addiction, mental health diagnosis, medical issues, loss and grief, divorce, behavioral problems of children and adolescents and other immediate issues. Family counseling also helps family members improve communication, adjust to and or resolve conflicts by improving the system of interactions between the family members.

Anger Management

Are you prone to outbursts of yelling, crying, or hitting things? Have you noticed that anger is negatively impacting your relationships at large? Do you often feel controlled by your emotions and want to learn how to manage your reactions?

Anger is a common emotion that is often triggered by external events beyond our control. Although we cannot control outside events and circumstances, we can learn how to respond to these events in healthier, more productive ways. Therapy teaches you anger management strategies that are successful at helping individuals gain control over their emotional reactions. Anger management treatment provides tools to decrease the intensity of your anger through relaxation and disengagement techniques, gain coping skills for stressful situations, and develop the awareness to self-regulate your own emotions. We tailor our treatment to your specific needs and preferences, allowing you to quickly benefit from results

Substance Use and Addiction

You feel ashamed and embarrassed about your struggle with addiction. You or your loved one has been enduring an ongoing battle with alcohol or substance abuse that has destroyed relationships and caused significant stress. You no longer know how to face your addiction, or you are a friend or family member of an addict at a loss for how to help your loved one.

Support is an essential component when facing substance addiction or recovery from alcohol and substance abuse. At Prevail and Progress Counseling , our therapists endeavor to enable you to surpass recovery challenges by building a sturdy support system. If you struggle with addiction, we will assist you in finding local centers to aid in your treatment and recovery, including: 

• Detox

• Support Groups

• Meetings

• Nutritional Advice

• Psychiatrists and Physicians 

We are well-trained in evidence-based practices of addiction treatment that will help you improve your understanding of addiction, learn coping skills to manage triggers, decrease stress and mental tension caused by substances, and reach your physical and emotional goals without letting addiction control you.

We also offer supportive counseling services and resources for the families and loved ones of alcohol and substance users. If someone in your life struggles with addiction, our therapists will teach you how to navigate healthy boundary-setting practices and stress management strategies to protect yourself while being supportive.

Violence and Abuse

We don’t always recognize abuse in relationships right away. Abuse can be subtle and happen over time, leaving you feeling hurt, isolated, and unsure of yourself. Perhaps you are being gas lighted into thinking you’re “crazy” when you catch your partner lying or cheating. Or, maybe your partner won’t take no for an answer about sex and it’s become easier to give in rather than upset them.

Relationship abuse takes on many forms, some of which are more transparent and recognizable than others. Types of abuse include: Physical, Sexual, Verbal/Emotional, Psychological, Financial, or Cultural/identity-based.

Perhaps you find yourself trapped in a cycle of abuse and are afraid to reach out for support, or simply don’t know where to turn. We can direct you to the resources and support you need to stay safe and protect yourself, family, or loved one from abuse. In therapy, we will develop safety plans while addressing the emotional impact of abuse to allow the healing process to begin. There’s no better time to take back control of your life. Let us safely help you.

Minority Counseling

Do you feel singled out or underestimated because of your race, culture, gender, or identity status? Do people make pre-judgments about your personality or ability based on your appearance? Have you been victimized due to your minority status? Do these difficult experiences weigh heavily on you, affecting your mood, and coping strategies, even interfering with opportunities to get ahead?

Minority stress is a very real issue that significantly impacts members of minority groups on a daily basis. Interpersonal prejudice and discrimination based on race, culture, or identity are some of the main causes of minority stress. Poor social support systems, low socioeconomic status, and our political atmosphere cause minority individuals to experience high levels of stress. Examples of minority groups who may be likely to experience minority stress include:

• Racial Minorities

• Immigrants

• Women

• Differently-able Individuals

• LGBTQIA+ community 

If you find that you are experiencing stress related to being a minority, therapy can help you through providing support, building a community, and practicing stress management strategies to reduce the impact of minority stress on your day-to-day life. Build on your own resilience with help from Survivor’s Path

Stages of Life Changes and Adjustment

Are you currently undergoing a major life adjustment and need some extra support? Stage of life adjustments refer to common transitions that occur across the lifespan. Your life stage adjustment may take the form of:

• School Stage Transitions

• Moving

• Starting a New Job

• Marriage

• Divorce

• Aging

• Retirement 

Significant life change can be stressful and may cause symptoms such as increased anxiety, sleep difficulty, mental or physical tension, irritability, and sadness. With assistance from our team of psychologists and therapists, we can help you navigate your transition to your next stage of life while providing support and the necessary coping skills to adjust well.