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We Can Help You Overcome Trauma
If you or a loved one has endured a traumatic event - or a series of traumatic events - you understand the deep emotional pain and suffering it can cause. Whether it was an accident, assault, childhood abuse, exposure to violence, or some other distressing experience, trauma can have a profound and lasting impact.
The good news is that there is hope, and with the right help, healing is possible.
Contact us today to book your first appointment.
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The Devastating Effects of Trauma
When we endure disturbing or distressing events, it can produce emotional trauma that affects us in complex ways. These events activate the body's natural survival responses, setting off psychological and physiological reactions intended to protect us from perceived threats.
While these safety mechanisms help us endure life-threatening situations, they can linger long after any upset, and we may find ourselves subject to intrusive thoughts or flashbacks.
To manage trauma, some clients find that they develop coping mechanisms that help them get through the day but aren't serving them in the way they would like them to. They can feel stuck in patterns that feel necessary for survival but are also a barrier to moving forward.
If not addressed, trauma can silently limit happiness and health for months or even years. But with compassionate, skillful support, people can and do overcome trauma every day.
Our Integrated, Client-Centered Approach
We focus on processing trauma safely and restoring emotional well-being. Our work together helps regulate the nervous system, restore inner safety, and process difficult memories while preventing re-traumatization.
As we gently address the past, you can free yourself from the hold these experiences have had on your life and move forward with hope, empowerment, and possibility.
- Create a therapeutic relationship that provides the safety and trust necessary to explore experiences of trauma
- Understand the nature of your trauma and related symptoms
- Develop essential coping skills and emotional regulation capacity
- Process and release distressing memories
- Identify unhelpful patterns and self-limiting narratives
- Foster self-awareness and self-trust
- Integrate perspectives that make sense of your experience
- Cultivate compassion and meaning
- Maintain progress through lifestyle changes and practices
How Trauma Therapy Works
The first appointment begins with going through the client consent for counselling process. We will also fill out a client history and get to know each other. This is a crucial part of the process, as we need to learn about your experiences and what you hope to gain from therapy.
Step One: Contact Us
Contact the caring team at Apricity Psychology to schedule your first appointment for trauma therapy in Edmonton.
Step Two: The First Appointment
Step Three: Begin Your Therapy
Your first session arrives, and your trauma-healing journey begins.
Step Four: Your Healing Journey
Your trauma therapy will continue for as long as needed. We will check in on your progress regularly and adjust our approach if required.
Take the First Step to Healing--We're Here When You're Ready
You deserve to feel held, heard and believed that hope still exists, even if it seems impossible to find right now. Let us guide you to find light again--you don't have to walk through the darkness alone.
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Cost of Trauma Therapy in Edmonton
Our fees range from $140-$220 per session, depending on the service. We can sometimes offer a sliding scale fee, but please check with us before booking as we have limited spots available.
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