THERAPY
At the Trauma Informed Counseling Center, we believe healing happens when people feel safe, respected, and truly understood. All of our services are grounded in trauma-informed, strengths-based care that honors your lived experiences, identities, and resilience. We meet you where you are — whether you’re navigating trauma, relationship challenges, emotional overwhelm, or major life transitions — and work collaboratively to help you build skills, insight, and confidence at your own pace. Our clinicians use evidence-based approaches in flexible, human-centered ways, prioritizing emotional safety, choice, and empowerment throughout the therapeutic process.
Individual & Adolescent Therapy
A supportive space to focus on you—your experiences, your healing, and your goals
Individual and adolescent therapy is for adults and teens (ages 13–17) who want a dedicated, confidential space to explore their thoughts, emotions, experiences, and challenges. This service is ideal for those navigating trauma, stress, life transitions, identity development, or emotional and behavioral concerns.
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Therapy offers time and space just for you. It allows you to better understand yourself, build coping skills, and receive support from a trained clinician who honors your lived experience and cultural context.
You may consider individual therapy if you are:
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Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained
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Processing past or recent trauma
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Navigating identity, relationships, or life transitions
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Wanting personal growth, insight, or emotional balance
What are the benefits of individual or adolescent therapy?
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Increased self-awareness and emotional insight
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Tools to manage stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma symptoms
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Improved emotional regulation and coping skills
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A strong, trusting therapeutic relationship
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Greater confidence, resilience, and sense of control
What should I expect in sessions & how often should I attend?
Sessions are typically 45–60 minutes and individualized to your needs. Your therapist will collaborate with you to set goals and move at a pace that feels safe and supportive.
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Most clients attend weekly sessions, especially at the start
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Session frequency may shift over time (biweekly or as needed)
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Therapy may include talk therapy, skill-building, and trauma-informed approaches
What behaviors or concerns might suggest this type of therapy could help?
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Persistent sadness, worry, anger, or mood changes
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Difficulty concentrating or managing emotions
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Withdrawal from others or activities
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Changes in sleep, appetite, or school/work performance
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Feeling disconnected from yourself or others
Group Therapy
Healing in community—because connection matters.
Group therapy is for individuals who want to process experiences, build skills, and find support alongside others with shared or similar concerns. Groups are facilitated by trained clinicians and offered around specific themes, skills, or needs.
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Group therapy reduces isolation and reminds you that you are not alone. It allows you to learn from others, practice new skills in real time, and experience healing through connection.
Group therapy may be a good fit if you want:
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Support from others with shared experiences
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A sense of belonging and validation
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Opportunities to practice communication and coping skills
What are the benefits of group therapy?
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Feeling understood, seen, and supported
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Learning from diverse perspectives and lived experiences
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Building relational and communication skills
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Increased accountability and motivation
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Normalizing your experiences and emotions
What should I expect in sessions & how often should I attend?
Group sessions are typically 60–90 minutes and follow a structured, trauma-informed format.
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Groups may meet weekly or biweekly
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Clear guidelines help ensure safety, respect, and confidentiality
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You are always encouraged to participate at your own comfort level
What behaviors or concerns might suggest group therapy could help?
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Feeling isolated or misunderstood
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Difficulty connecting with others
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Wanting peer support in addition to individual therapy
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Struggles with boundaries, communication, or relational stress
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Wanting to build confidence in a supportive environment
Couples Therapy
Strengthening connection, communication, and understanding.
Couples therapy is for partners of all identities and relationship structures who want to improve communication, rebuild trust, navigate conflict, or deepen emotional connection.
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Couples therapy creates a neutral, supportive space to better understand each other’s needs, patterns, and experiences—especially during times of stress, transition, or disconnection.
Couples often seek therapy to:
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Improve communication and conflict resolution
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Rebuild trust after hurt or rupture
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Navigate major life changes
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Strengthen emotional intimacy
What are the benefits of couples therapy?
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Healthier communication and conflict management
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Increased empathy and understanding
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Stronger emotional and relational bonds
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Tools to navigate challenges together
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Greater clarity around shared goals and values
What should we expect in sessions & how often should we attend?
Sessions are typically 60 minutes and focused on the relationship as a whole, while honoring each partner’s individual experiences.
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Most couples begin with weekly or biweekly sessions
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Sessions may include joint discussions and skill-building exercises
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Therapists create a balanced, respectful space for all voices
What behaviors or concerns might suggest couples therapy could help?
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Frequent or unresolved conflict
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Communication breakdowns
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Emotional distance or mistrust
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Difficulty navigating parenting, finances, or stress
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Feeling disconnected or unheard in the relationship
Family Therapy
Supporting healthier family relationships, together.
Family therapy is for families of all structures who want to improve communication, address conflict, or support one another through challenges such as trauma, transitions, or behavioral concerns.
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Family therapy recognizes that challenges often impact the entire family system. Working together can promote understanding, healing, and healthier dynamics for everyone involved.
Families often seek therapy to:
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Improve communication and connection
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Address conflict or behavioral concerns
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Navigate trauma, loss, or major life changes
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Strengthen family relationships and support systems
What are the benefits of fami therapy?
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Healthier communication and boundaries
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Improved understanding of family roles and dynamics
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Reduced conflict and stress
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Strengthened relationships and trust
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Tools to support one another more effectively
What should we expect in sessions & how often should we attend?
Sessions are typically 60 minutes and may involve the whole family or specific members, depending on goals.
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Most families attend weekly or biweekly sessions
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Sessions focus on collaboration, understanding, and skill-building
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Therapists ensure a respectful, inclusive, and balanced space
What behaviors or concerns might suggest family therapy could help?
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Ongoing conflict or tension at home
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Communication difficulties
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Behavioral or emotional concerns in children or teens
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Stress related to life transitions or trauma
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Feeling disconnected as a family unit
Symptoms & Mental Health Disorders
Substance Abuse and
Co-occurring Disorders
People who struggle with substance use or misuse often also experience mental health challenges that can contribute to or worsen their substance use. When someone is dealing with both substance use and a mental health condition at the same time, it is referred to as a co-occurring disorder.
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When individuals are facing co-occurring disorders, mental health providers can use a variety of counseling approaches and treatment methods to address both the substance use and the related mental health concerns.
Childhood / Adult Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Trauma can occur during childhood or adulthood, and difficult life experiences can affect a person neurologically, emotionally, and even physically. Trauma is often described as a life-altering experience that can shape how someone sees themselves, others, and the world around them.
Trauma can include many types of experiences, such as emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, coercion, experiences of war or violence, and bullying, among others. The lasting effects of trauma can sometimes lead to symptoms associated with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Relational, Familial, Societal, and Parenting Stressors
Stress can have a significant impact on a person’s emotional, physical, and mental well-being. Challenges related to finances, family relationships, identity, partnerships, societal pressures, and parenting responsibilities can all affect an individual’s overall quality of life.
Counseling can provide supportive and specialized approaches to help individuals, couples, and families identify, understand, and work through these stressors. Through this process, people can develop healthier coping strategies, strengthen relationships, and improve their overall well-being.
Depression, Anxiety, and Mood Disorder
If you are experiencing ongoing sadness, hopelessness, irritability, nervousness, feelings of uneasiness, or difficulty relaxing and getting restful sleep, you may be experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or another mood disorder.
While these experiences can feel overwhelming, they do not define who you are. With the right support and care, individuals can learn ways to manage symptoms, improve their well-being, and move toward a healthier, more balanced life.