Traumatic events can leave people with deep wounds that take a long time to heal on their own. Many times people feel they have to face it alone, to be "strong", but find themselves tripping over the same self-destructive behaviors and experiences repeatedly. For instance, self-injury, substance abuse, and compulsive sexual or work-related behaviors, low self-esteem, problematic relationships, and codependency are all possible sequelae of traumatic events in one's early history.

 

When people are trapped in these cycles of reliving and re-experiencing their traumas, and then fleeing from the pain of re-experiencing, it can feel hopeless and lead to depressive and anxiety disorders, dissociation, and other problematic mental health symptoms. That's when a safe, nurturing relationship with a knowledgeable and competent therapist can help people gain control over their experience, integrate what happened to them by telling their story in a helpful way, and learn new coping skills to handle past and present stress better. These are things that I can assist trauma survivors with and I am happy to talk to anyone who needs help with these problems and more, at 510-258-4431.

Please visit either of my websites to learn about how I can help you recover from traumatic events in your past or from substance abuse problems. For a general description of my services, please go to:

http://www.lisaslarsen.com

For trauma-related content, please visit:

http://www.yourtraumatherapist.com

 

Also you may call for a free 1/2 hour consultation to see whether we can work together on your mental health or substance-related issues, at 510-258-4431. I look forward to hearing from you soon!

My phone number is 510-258-4431. You can visit me on the web at www.lisaslarsen.com or www.yourtraumatherapist.com. I am located in Berkeley and Richmond Hills, CA. You can also email me at lisaslarsen@lmi.net.