PTSD/TRAUMA TREATMENT IN CINCINNATI

At Therapy Cincinnati, we specialize in trauma therapy, and we recognize that not all trauma is the same. Every person’s story is unique, and the path to healing looks different for everyone.

That’s why we’ve outlined several types of trauma below, so you can better understand what you’re experiencing and how we can help.

Explore our areas of trauma expertise:
Childhood Abuse | Betrayal Trauma | Sexual Assault & Violence

General Trauma & PTSD

Maybe you’ve tried to forget what happened, or perhaps you’re beginning to see how your past still affects your present. You might feel constantly on edge, worried that something bad is about to happen. Or maybe you’ve gone numb, disconnected from your emotions.

You may only remember fragments of what happened and question if your memories are even real. Perhaps you avoid certain movies or conversations because they trigger overwhelming feelings. You’re not sure what’s happening to you — only that you don’t want this to be your new normal.

How Trauma Impacts Daily Life

You may notice trauma showing up everywhere — restless sleep, nightmares, hypervigilance, or irritability. Simple things like a smell, sound, or tone of voice can feel threatening. You might pull away from people, struggle to trust, or feel disconnected from yourself.

Healing begins when you start to feel safe again, in your body and in your relationships. That’s what trauma therapy is designed to do.

What Is Trauma?

Trauma is any experience that overwhelms your ability to cope and leaves lasting emotional or physical effects. When we’re faced with something deeply distressing, the body moves into fight, flight, or freeze to protect us. But even after the danger passes, the nervous system can remain stuck in that alarmed state.

Sometimes trauma stems from one event — other times from repeated experiences that build up over time. This is called complex trauma, and it often leads to symptoms that feel unpredictable or confusing.

Regardless of the cause, the most important thing to remember is that trauma is not about what happened — it’s about how it impacted you.

Our Approach to Trauma Therapy

At Therapy Cincinnati, trauma treatment is highly individualized. We use evidence-based methods such as EMDR, IFS (Internal Family Systems), Somatic Experiencing, and Brainspotting to gently process painful memories while keeping you in control.

Our therapists prioritize safety and pacing — you never have to revisit anything before you’re ready. Healing isn’t about forcing yourself to relive the past; it’s about helping your mind and body finally release what they’ve been holding.

What to Expect in Sessions

Early sessions focus on stabilization — learning coping tools, grounding techniques, and ways to regulate your nervous system.
Only once you feel secure do we begin processing trauma in small, manageable pieces.

You’ll learn how to recognize triggers, calm your body, and rebuild trust in yourself and others.

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