Trauma Therapy in Atlanta

Heal from Trauma.

From Surviving to Thriving

Does Your Past Still Weigh You Down?

Do you find yourself overwhelmed by memories, flashbacks, or nightmares?
Do trust issues, relationship struggles, or feelings of disconnection make it hard to connect with others?
Do you feel numb, disconnected, or like you're always on edge?
Have you been told to "just move on," but your body and mind won’t let you?
Have you experienced racial trauma, generational trauma, or systemic oppression, leaving you feeling unseen and unheard?

If any of this resonates with you, know that your reactions are valid—and that healing is possible. At the Aguirre Center for Inclusive Psychotherapy, we provide trauma-informed, culturally affirming therapy for BIPOC, Latinx, LGBTQIA+, and other marginalized communities. We understand that trauma is not just about what happened to you but also about how the world around you has responded—or failed to respond—to your pain.

Healing from Trauma:

Your Are Not Alone

What often keeps us stuck in trauma, are the deep feelings of guilt, shame and secrecy that we may carry. Undoing that aloneness is often the first step of the healing process. We are here to walk along side you on your path to healing—through the pain and back into the life you’re meant to live.

Our therapists can help you heal and recover from traumatic experiences that include:

Childhood and family trauma
Sexual, emotional and physical abuse
Relationship violence
Race-based stress & trauma
Betrayal trauma
Immigration trauma
Intragenerational trauma
Medical trauma
Religious trauma
PTSD and Complex-PTSD (C-PSTD)

At the Aguirre Center for Inclusive Psychotherapy, we believe in a holistic approach to trauma therapy, addressing both the emotional and physiological impacts of trauma. Our experienced trauma therapists will create a safe and supportive space for you to explore your traumatic experiences and develop healthy coping mechanisms.

WE ARE HERE TO HELP.

Our inclusive and highly skilled team of therapists are here to support you. Request an appointment and our Client Care Coordinator will connect you to one of our therapists who will follow up with you to schedule a complimentary phone consultation.

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Why Trauma Therapy Matters

Trauma and traumatic experiences result from highly stressful events that shatter a person’s sense of safety, security and serenity. In many cases, trauma renders one helpless and vulnerable or hardened and volatile in a world perceived as dangerous. Trauma refers to a single or series of events that happened in the past that continue to affect us negatively; most people experience traumatic events in their life to varying degrees such as experiencing a discrimination, racism, divorce, loss of loved one, a car accident, natural disasters, abuse, or violence.

Responses to traumatic events may include:

Difficulty concentrating
Difficulties trusting others
Panic Attacks
Unwanted and intrusive memories
Irritability and mood swings
Feeling sad, hopeless or helplessness
Overwhelming fear or anxiety
Feeling irritable or angry
Withdrawal and isolation

Insomnia or nightmares
Flashbacks to traumatic event(s)
Emotional distress and dysregulation
Being easily startled or frightened
Feeling disconnected, numb or dissociated
Avoidance of places or experiences related to the trauma
Intrusive thoughts
Feelings of guilt, shame or self-blame

Panic attacks
Difficulty relaxing or muscle tension
Stomach pain and other GI problems
Headaches or migraines
Exhaustion and fatigue
Increased heart rate and sweaty palms
Confusion, disorientation, poor focus, or difficulty concentrating
Changes in eating patterns

All of these symptoms are NORMAL responses to an ABNORMAL (traumatic) event.

Everyone responds differently to trauma. These responses to trauma can occur immediately after you have had a traumatic experience, or the response can be delayed, occurring weeks or sometimes months after the trauma. Often, people are able to recover from the impact of these events with time and support of others. However, in some situations the effects of trauma can be long-lasting and cause a significant amount of pain and turmoil in their lives.

Though you may feel hopeless or powerless, it is important to remember the symptoms of trauma can be managed and treated, and you can HEAL from the traumatic event(s). You don't have to carry the burden of trauma alone. Our highly-skilled trauma therapists can help you you overcome the past and build a brighter future.

How We Can Help

Our trauma therapists utilize evidenced-based practices that have been proven as effective treatments for trauma and PTSD, including Trauma Processing Therapy, EMDR, and Somatic Experiencing therapy. Using these evidenced practices within an anti-oppressive, culturally-affirming framework, we empower our clients to reclaim their lives and build resilience.

Trauma Processing Therapy

Trauma processing therapy is a therapeutic approach that helps people make sense of and integrate traumatic events into their lives. It involves identifying and understanding the emotions and thoughts surrounding one's trauma. Trauma processing can help you gain new insights about how past trauma patterns are currently negatively impacting your life and your relationships so that you can work on cultivating a sense of safety, in yourself, as well as in others and the world.

EMDR

EMDR is a therapy designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories and PTSD. EMDR involves the client recalling specific traumatic experiences while simultaneously focusing on external bilateral stimuli, (visual, audio or tactile) which repeatedly activates the right and left side of the brain. Bilateral stimulation assists the neurophysiological system to release emotional experiences that get “stuck” in the nervous system and returns the body to equilibrium. Thus, it accelerates your brains capacity to process and heal traumatic memories.

Somatic Therapies

Somatic therapy, also known as somatic experiencing therapy, use somatic or body-based techniques to help the mind and the body process trauma. It's based on the idea that the mind and body are closely connected, and that thoughts, emotions, and sensations influence each other. Through the use of movement, breath work and guided exercises, clients are taught to recognize how stress and trauma are stored in the body, the ways in which the mind and body are connected, and the use of specific exercises to release the emotional pain stored within the body.

While you cannot erase your past, it does not have to define you. You can heal and find peace within. Contact us to schedule a complimentary phone consultation or learn more about how our trauma therapy services can support you on your journey towards healing, wellness, and wholeness.

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Who We Work With

We specialize in trauma therapy for adults from diverse backgrounds, including:

BIPOC & Latinx Individuals navigating racial trauma, microaggressions, and intergenerational pain
LGBTQIA+ & Gender-Diverse Clients facing discrimination, rejection, or identity struggles
Survivors of Childhood Trauma, Abuse & Neglect who need a safe space to heal
Immigrants & First-Gen Individuals processing cultural trauma and identity conflicts
Activists, Therapists, & Healers experiencing burnout and vicarious trauma

No matter your story, your healing is valid. Whether you’re dealing with childhood trauma, racial trauma, identity-based trauma, relationship abuse, or systemic oppression, our therapists provide a safe, affirming, and nonjudgmental space for healing.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
About Trauma Therapy

You don’t have to carry your trauma alone. Therapy can help you reconnect with yourself, break cycles of pain, and move toward a future where you feel safe, empowered, and whole.

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