Heal From Trauma With Professional Counseling
“I know my past still affects me… I just don’t know how to change it.”
“I hate feeling like I have to always be on guard, but I don’t know how to turn it off.”
“I’ve learned not to trust people, I’ve been hurt too many times.”
“I think I might have PTSD and need help with healing.”
“The hardest part of recovering from traumatic experiences may be the deeply personal sense of safety and identity which was taken from you. Many have restored their lives and so can you. Healing is possible. Book a free first session and let’s talk.”
- Luke Hollingshead MA, LPCC, NCC
Principles of Therapy for Trauma Recovery
How does it work? Here are some core concepts:
Create a Foundation
Establish stability in your environment, routines, and support system so your nervous system can begin to settle and feel secure enough for healing work.
Process the Past
Gradually and gently work through traumatic memories at a pace that feels manageable, helping them become less overwhelming over time.
Restore Safety
Rebuild your internal and external sense of safety so your body and mind can begin to feel grounded in the present rather than stuck in the past.
Connect with Community
Re-engage with supportive, trustworthy relationships that help reduce isolation and reinforce a sense of belonging.
Empower Yourself
Rebuild a sense of agency and control in your life by making choices that align with your values and honoring your capacity to heal and grow.
What techniques do you use?
I utilize many modalities to meet the needs of my clients, but here are my primary techniques!
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy gives you a firm understanding of how your mind and emotions work, plus techniques for managing them.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps you live a fulfilling life through your values and accept what you cannot change.
Existential Therapy
Existential Therapy deals with your conception of people, the universe, and yourself to increase life satisfaction and fearlessness.
What populations do you serve?
I serve a wide range of populations, but here are some that I tend to be a good fit with.
Gen Z (18-29)
New technology has radically changed the world, forcing Gen Z to adapt to new problems that previous generations never had to face.
Millennials (30-45)
Being a Millennial myself, I understand the societal and generational problems that many of these men face.
Teenagers (13-17)
Finding their identity, I frequently challenge teens to think about what they want from their life and bear personal responsibility.
Christians
Being a Christian myself, I frequently incorporate faith and spirituality into therapy for clients who request it. However I serve clients from all backgrounds!
Gamers & Geeks
As a massive nerd and storyteller, I often utilize media references and metaphors to help clients understand concepts!
How do you start with new clients?
We schedule a first free session.
We talk about what you’re going through until there’s understanding.
I propose a treatment plan and you decide if you would like to proceed.
Ready to try? Schedule your first session now for free.
Therapy Works.
3,000 scientific studies and 300 summaries of studies convey the consistent, positive effects of counseling and therapy.
On average, 79% of clients report positive change in their lives from therapy.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy has an “enormous” evidence-base for helping clients with anxiety, depression, anger, chronic fatigue, personality disorders, and more.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy claims up to 84% effectiveness as an intervention for a wide range of mental health issues.
Existential Psychotherapy is likely to help individuals of nearly all types gain a sense of hope, meaning, and self-acceptance.
What To Expect
55-minute therapy session
Evidence-based care that works
A personal therapist and a safe space
Benefits based on your therapy goals, such as…
Increased confidence
Processing difficult emotions
Healthier relationships
Changing negative patterns
More control over thoughts
New coping skills
…and much more!
Got Questions?
“The way to right wrongs is to shine the light of truth on them.”