At the end of the day, our center for psychological services focuses on helping a person to overcome trauma that has been causing them problems for so long. For many people, the moment they experience trauma is a formative one: it overwhelms the nervous system and remains unintegrated in the mind. From that moment forward,…
We are often asked: “what does your trauma treatment in Los Angeles cover?” The truth is, we treat a wide range of issues and symptoms. The amount of problems in life that unresolved childhood trauma can lead to is absolutely staggering. Unresolved trauma can begin very early or later in life. Whether you had parents…
If you have problems sleeping like constant nightmares that interrupt your sleep, or you wake up with severe anxiety or sweats throughout the night, or wake up extremely anxious, you may need help and not know it. Many people who suffer from trauma related problems don’t realize this is what is going on with their…
With trauma taking on so many different forms and leading to so many debilitating life stressors, the expanding of treatment options for trauma has become most important. Traditional therapy methods used by many facilities, centers, and therapists will not be effective for everyone, particularly if the client is working to resolve issues of developmental and…
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is a name that many people are familiar with today. The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that about 3.6% of the adult population will suffer from PTSD each year. PTSD can happen to individual’s who have experienced traumatic events, experienced overwhelming fear of death or harm, or have witnessed…
Experiences with trauma can take on many forms. Trauma can effect your physical, mental or emotional health. The effects of trauma can be long lasting and may may stay with you for years. You may find that you have difficulty sleeping, relating to others, and dealing with social situations. You may feel stressed and anxious…
Trauma treatment is complex and must involve an understanding of the many ways trauma effects overall functioning. Although everyone will experience different symptoms and complications, the unwanted consequences of trauma can be profound and far reaching and can include alterations in affect, emotions, the body, mental functioning, relational functioning, self image, attention and one’s overall…
One in 5 women and one in 71 men will be raped at some point in their lives. In 8 out of 10 cases of rape the victim knew the person who sexually assaulted them. One in 4 girls and one in 6 boys will be sexually abuse before they turn 18, according to the…
Many people experience traumatic events during their lifetime. Some people may have no long-lasting effects, while others may go on to develop symptoms of post-traumatic stress and other mental health issues. If you are experiencing mental distress such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, nightmares, flashbacks, avoidance, numbing, or physical distress such as IBS, hypertension, fibromyalgia,…
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is complex and takes specialized training to support clients in achieving resolution of distress and dysregulation. Because of this specialization, trauma informed services may be difficult to find. At Trauma and Beyond Center, we provide treatment for PTSD in Los Angeles and surrounding communities. Finding the right treatment is an essential…