Because your thoughts aren’t facts
Trauma-focused CBT is like “Mental Spring Cleaning” for the stories your brain keeps telling you after something overwhelming or threatening has happened. It helps you identify:
Then, with guidance and skill-building, you challenge those patterns and create new ones. Thought by thought. Step by step.
It’s not about pretending nothing happened—it’s about putting the past in its place.
How Does It Work in Therapy Sessions?
Good question. We’re not here to rehash trauma endlessly or toss glitter on pain and call it “growth.”
Instead, trauma-focused CBT is:
A typical session might include:
- Identifying a distressing thought tied to your trauma
- Exploring how it affects your emotions, body, and behavior
- Challenging that thought with evidence-based techniques
- Practicing coping skills, grounding tools, and relaxation techniques
- Optional exposure work (done safely and gradually, not all at once)
What Kinds of Trauma Does CBT Help With?
Short answer: most kinds.
Long answer: whether your trauma is from childhood, a single recent incident, chronic stress, relational wounds, or something else—you are not too broken, too far gone, or too complicated for this work.
We have used CBT to help clients heal from…
Childhood neglect or abuse
Emotional & Verbal abuse
sexual Trauma
medical trauma
accidents or injuries
loss or grief
bullying and harrassment
Interpersonal trauma and attachment wounds
You bring the story. We’ll help you shift the lens.
Ready to get unstuck?
We know starting trauma therapy can feel intimidating. But here’s the truth: if you’re reading this, you’ve already done something brave. Now let’s keep that momentum going.
We offer trauma-focused CBT in a supportive, down-to-earth environment—no judgment, no pressure, just real work with real results.
📍 Located in Oviedo, Florida
💻 In-person and telehealth sessions available
🧠 Serving teens, adults, and individuals