Trauma Therapy with Ashlei Lien
Understanding Trauma
Trauma can be a deeply isolating and overwhelming experience, affecting every aspect of your life. Whether it stems from childhood abuse, sexual assault, cultural and race-related trauma, or other distressing events, trauma can leave lasting scars.
It impacts your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, often making it difficult to navigate daily life. Trauma isn’t just about the past; it’s about how those past experiences shape your present and future.
A Unique Approach to Healing
As someone who has faced my own challenges, I understand the profound impact of trauma.
My approach to trauma therapy is rooted in empathy, understanding, and a deep commitment to helping you find healing. I believe in creating a safe, supportive environment where you can explore your experiences without fear of judgment.
Comprehensive Trauma Therapy
My trauma therapy is designed to address various forms of trauma, including:
Childhood Trauma: Unresolved issues from childhood can affect your adult life in significant ways. We’ll uncover and heal those old wounds.
Sexual Abuse/Assault: These experiences can leave deep emotional scars. I provide a safe space to process these events and begin the healing journey.
Cultural and Race-Related Trauma: Trauma from racism, both personal and systemic, can be deeply damaging. We’ll explore how these experiences impact your mental health and work toward healing and empowerment.
Chronic Stress and Anxiety: Trauma often manifests as chronic stress or anxiety. We’ll develop strategies to manage these symptoms and improve your quality of life.
How Can Therapy Help Heal Trauma?
Creating a Safe Space: Therapy provides a secure, non-judgmental environment to openly discuss your trauma.
Understanding and Processing Trauma: A therapist helps you understand and process your experiences, linking past events to current emotions and behaviors.
Developing Coping Strategies: Therapy equips you with practical strategies to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, and flashbacks.
Reframing Negative Thoughts: Therapists help you identify and challenge negative thought patterns, changing your reactions to trauma triggers.
Building Resilience: Therapy fosters resilience by helping you recognize your strengths and develop new coping skills.
Improving Relationships: Therapy can enhance your interpersonal skills, rebuilding trust and healthier connections with others.
Healing Through Connection: A strong therapeutic relationship offers understanding and validation, countering isolation and shame.
Empowering Self-Discovery: Therapy promotes self-discovery and personal growth, uncovering new insights and strengths.
Setting Goals and Tracking Progress: Therapy involves setting goals and tracking progress, keeping you motivated and seeing improvements.
Addressing Cultural and Race-Related Trauma: Therapists help navigate the impact of systemic racism and personal discrimination, fostering healing of these unique wounds.
Tailored Techniques for Healing
Therapy is a powerful tool for healing trauma, offering a supportive environment to process painful experiences. I utilize a range of evidence-based techniques to address trauma, including:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps you understand and change the thought patterns that contribute to your trauma symptoms.
Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT): A specific form of CBT designed to help individuals process and overcome trauma.
Brainspotting: This technique uses focused mindfulness to identify, process, and release stored trauma.
Attachment-Based Therapy: Focuses on building secure relationships and healing attachment wounds.
Rebuilding Your Life
Trauma doesn’t define you. We’ll focus on rebuilding your sense of self and reclaiming your life.
We’ll develop coping strategies, build resilience, and work toward a future where you feel empowered and in control.
A Journey of Healing
Healing from trauma is a journey, and you don’t have to do it alone.
As a therapist, I’m committed to walking alongside you, providing the support and guidance you need to heal.
We’ll work through the pain, uncover your strengths, and build a future that feels hopeful and fulfilling.
Get Started
Ready to take the first step toward healing?
Contact me today to schedule a session and begin your journey toward reclaiming your life from the grip of trauma.
