Complex Trauma & PTSD

Experiencing trauma, whether from a single event or ongoing experiences, can leave lasting emotional and physical impacts.

You may find yourself feeling in pain, on edge, disconnected, or stuck in patterns you can’t explain. It can be debilitating and you do not have to endure it alone. At GML Therapy, we offer trauma-informed, compassionate care to help you process what you’ve been through, reduce symptoms, and create a path toward healing.

Who Is Trauma Therapy For?

Trauma therapy is for those who have experienced:

  • A single traumatic event (e.g., accident, assault, natural disaster, sudden loss)

  • Ongoing or repeated trauma (e.g., abuse, neglect, domestic violence, chronic stress)

  • Complex trauma (C-PTSD): long-term exposure to unsafe or unstable environments, often beginning in childhood

  • Secondary trauma from caregiving roles or helping professions

  • Situations where past experiences continue to interfere with current relationships, safety, or self-worth

You don’t have to face the effects of trauma alone. Support, safety, and effective tools can make recovery possible.

What Trauma Symptoms Do We Treat?

We work with a wide range of trauma-related symptoms, including:

  • Intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, or nightmares

  • Heightened anxiety, fear, or hypervigilance in daily life

  • Emotional numbness or feeling disconnected from yourself/others

  • Excessive shame, guilt, or self-blame

  • Difficulty trusting others or maintaining healthy relationships

  • Strong emotional reactions to triggers or reminders of the past

  • Dissociation, memory gaps, or feeling “out of body”

  • Symptoms of Complex Trauma, such as:

    • Long-term struggles with self-esteem

    • Difficulty regulating emotions

    • Patterns of unhealthy or unstable relationships

    • Persistent feelings of emptiness or hopelessness

Our Approach & Modalities

At GML Therapy, we use a trauma-informed, integrative approach tailored to your needs and pace. Depending on your goals, therapy may include:

  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

  • Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT)

  • Mindfulness and somatic practices

  • Attachment-Based Therapy

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

  • Faith-based integration (optional): for clients who wish to explore healing through a spiritual lens

Each step is guided by your readiness. We prioritize safety, trust, and empowerment throughout the process.

How Trauma Therapy Helps

Trauma therapy isn’t about erasing the past, it’s about helping you carry it differently and move forward in a way that feels safe and aligned with your values. With support, many clients experience:

  • Fewer intrusive memories, flashbacks, or nightmares

  • More stability in mood and emotional regulation

  • Increased sense of safety in relationships and daily life

  • Greater compassion for self and reduced shame or self-blame

  • Freedom from avoidance behaviors and triggers that feel overwhelming

  • A stronger, more resilient sense of identity and future direction

Take the Next Step Toward Healing

Trauma doesn’t define you. With compassionate, evidence-based therapy, you can reclaim your sense of safety, rebuild trust in yourself, and create the life you deserve.