Trauma Therapy

Trauma Therapy in Fairfax, Virginia & Florida for Healing and Recovery

Trauma can leave lasting wounds shaping how you see yourself, your relationships, and the world around you. At Cushing Counseling, we provide trauma-informed therapy for individuals struggling with PTSD, anxiety, depression, and the emotional effects of trauma. Our goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where you can process painful experiences and begin building trust, connection, and confidence in your daily life. 

Do the Effects of Trauma Interfere With Your Life? 

“The survivor who is accomplished in her recovery faces life with few illusions but often with gratitude.” – Judith Herman, from her book Trauma and Recovery 

Are you a trauma survivor living with the symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? Has persistent anxiety, depression, or emotional dissociation or numbness prevented you from leading a fuller, more deeply connected life? Do you struggle with building trust, developing closeness, or communicating your needs in relationships?  

If you’re living with the symptoms of trauma, you may notice:

• Persistent anxiety, hypervigilance, or fear

• Flashbacks, nightmares, or panic attacks

• Emotional numbness or dissociation

• Difficulty communicating needs in relationships

• Struggles with closeness, trust, or intimacy

  Trauma can leave you feeling disconnected and unable to fully engage with the present moment. Everyday routines may feel overwhelming, and even simple interactions with others can become exhausting.

The Emotional Impact Of Trauma 

Perhaps you often feel anxious and can’t stop worrying about the worst possible outcome. Or maybe you suffer from bouts of depression that cause severe sadness, irritability, or lethargy. At other times you may experience emotional numbness and feel empty inside. Underscoring it all may be a deep sense of shame or guilt you can’t shake. Even though you know it isn’t rational, you might engage in negative self-talk, as though what happened to you is somehow your fault. 

 The aftermath of trauma is not just emotional — it can affect every part of life. You may feel:

• Constant worry or fear of the worst outcome

• Deep sadness, irritability, or emotional emptiness

• Overwhelming guilt, shame, or negative self-talk

• Headaches, appetite changes, or sleep disturbances
  

These symptoms can create distance from loved ones, impact your ability to trust, and make it harder to maintain healthy boundaries in relationships. Left unaddressed, trauma may limit your ability to heal and move forward.

How Trauma Therapy Can Help

Trauma therapy provides a safe, supportive space to process difficult experiences and develop tools for healing. At Cushing Counseling, we use trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches to help you:

• Understand and reduce symptoms of PTSD and trauma-related distress

• Strengthen resilience, emotional regulation, and self-esteem

• Heal from shame, guilt, or negative self-beliefs

• Build healthier, more trusting relationships

• Reclaim your sense of safety and control

Begin Your Healing Journey Today

You don’t have to carry the weight of trauma alone. With compassionate care and professional support, it is possible to heal, reconnect, and move forward.

Take the first step by scheduling a free 15-minute consultation with Cushing Counseling. Together, we’ll create a personalized plan to help you overcome the past and rediscover hope, strength, and connection.

Therapy Provides a Safe Space to Heal Trauma

Experiencing trauma can feel overwhelming, affecting not only your emotional and mental health but also your relationships, work, and sense of safety. At Cushing Counseling, we provide a safe, supportive environment where you can talk openly about your experiences and begin processing both past and present trauma.

In this space, you can rebuild resilience, regain your confidence, and reawaken your sense of connection. With compassionate, trauma-informed therapy, healing is possible.

What to Expect in Trauma Therapy Sessions

During our first sessions, we’ll focus on building a trusting therapeutic relationship so you feel at ease discussing your experiences. Depending on your needs, therapy may include:

• Psychoeducation to help you understand how trauma affects the brain and body

• Symptom assessment using trauma-informed frameworks like the DSM to identify challenges

• Goal-setting to track your progress and support your long-term healing
  

As therapy continues, we’ll work together on:

• Trauma processing and emotional regulation

• Coping strategies and resilience-building

• Cognitive restructuring and self-awareness

• Relationship skills and boundary-setting
  

The ultimate goal is to reduce trauma and PTSD symptoms, improve daily functioning, and help you reconnect with a sense of safety and fulfillment.

A Comprehensive Approach to Trauma Therapy

At Cushing Counseling, we use evidence-based, trauma-informed methods tailored to your unique needs, including:

• Narrative Therapy – Reshape your self-identity and find meaning by reconstructing your story with resilience and empowerment.

• Somatic Experiencing (SE) – Process trauma stored in the body, regulate your nervous system, and restore a sense of safety through body-based awareness.

• Mindfulness-Based Therapy – Develop present-moment awareness, reduce reactivity to trauma triggers, and cultivate non-judgmental self-compassion.

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – Challenge negative thoughts, restructure distorted patterns, and foster more positive, adaptive thinking.
  

Moving Forward With Hope and Healing

Recovering from trauma is a courageous and transformative journey. While the process may have ups and downs, therapy can help you gradually release pain, build coping skills, and regain control of your life.

With the right support, you can cultivate a renewed sense of safety, strengthen your relationships, and create the future you deserve.