In my metropolitan Washington, DC practice as a trauma counselor, I deal with a variety of people and psychological issues. But the heart of my practice is working with the after-effects of Trauma (overwhelm), including PTSD, dissociative disorders, mood disorders, anxiety and more. I work with individuals and couples who have survived traumatic life experiences.
A traumatic life experience can leave you with complex emotional issues to deal with. Not all these carry the official label, PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). But they all hurt and can hold you back from living your life to the fullest. But the crazy and counter-intuitive thing is: the more you try to avoid your painful and troubling feelings, the more powerful and influential they become.
A traumatic life experience can leave you with complex emotional issues to deal with. Not all these carry the official label, PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). But they all hurt and can hold you back from living your life to the fullest. But the crazy and counter-intuitive thing is: the more you try to avoid your painful and troubling feelings, the more powerful and influential they become.
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There is help for trauma survivors. My name is Adrian Connolly and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in the Dupont Circle area of Washington, DC. My specialty is working with the aftermath of traumatic life experiences. I have worked extensively with clients whose traumatic or painful life experiences-either recent or past-continue to reverberate in their current emotional and physical difficulties.
The heart of my trauma counseling practice is helping individuals, couples and groups understand the nature of trauma- the root of your traumatic wound and how that is playing out in your life-emotionally, physically and spiritually. With attention, understanding, acceptance and changes in thought and behavior patterns, healing and recovery is not only possible, but can leave you in a more resilient state.
DBT is helpful for those who struggle to manage their emotions (e.g., rapid mood changes, intense and debilitating emotions, etc.). The overarching goal is to obtain "a life worth living" by learning to tolerate distress and improve relationships. Through DBT you will learn an array of skills to manage your emotions and the impulsive and almost automatic behaviors that often accompany strong emotions.
Cognitive Emotional Behavioral Therapy (CEBT) can help you understand the experience and expression of your emotions. Then you can identify and challenge your beliefs and attend and respond to your emotions adaptively. The experiential component and elements of mindfulness training add another dimension to treatment.
While short bursts of pressure can help us to rise to meet a challenge, long term stress can have a major impact on our physical and mental health. Research has shown that under prolonged stress you are at a greater risk of developing serious health problems such as high blood pressure and heart attacks.
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