Trauma Counseling vs. Trauma-Informed Counseling

If you are seeking counseling to process and treat psychological trauma, it is essential to work with a licensed mental health professional who has specialized training in trauma treatment from a recognized organization. Trauma treatment involves revisiting past traumatic experiences as part of the healing process, which can carry a risk of re-traumatization. Working with a clinician who has the appropriate training can help minimize this risk and ensure a safe and supportive therapeutic environment. If you have any questions about this or would like further information, please feel free to reach out—I am deeply committed to this topic and to safeguarding clients' well-being.

Although the counseling I offer is “trauma-informed” (explained below), I am not trained to provide trauma treatment specifically.

As a trauma-informed counselor, I understand how common trauma is, how it can show up in people’s lives, and the approaches used to treat it. To create a safe and supportive space, I use trauma-informed principles in my practice to help protect clients from stress or re-traumatization.