Traumatic experiences can leave lasting scars, affecting your thoughts, emotions, and daily life. In many cases, people turn to substances to manage overwhelming symptoms like anxiety, intrusive memories, or depression. When trauma and substance use become intertwined, it’s crucial to address both together. A PTSD therapy program can be a life-changing step toward healing.
At Discover Recovery, we provide trauma-informed care that focuses on your unique story and recovery goals. Our approach goes beyond surface-level symptom management, offering comprehensive trauma therapy and addiction treatment that supports long-term recovery and emotional resilience.
What is trauma-informed therapy?
Trauma-informed therapy is a specialized approach that acknowledges the profound and lasting impact trauma can have. It is collaborative, respectful, and focused on building a sense of safety and empowerment. Rather than asking, “What’s wrong with you?” trauma-informed care asks, “What happened to you?”
This kind of therapy can be invaluable for people navigating the effects of:
- Post-traumatic stress
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Phobias
- Disordered eating
- Substance use
- Mood-related challenges
With trauma-informed therapy, you work alongside a therapist to identify triggers, process painful memories, and develop strategies for moving forward. The goal isn’t to erase the past—it’s to help you reclaim control over how it affects you today.
How is trauma-informed addiction treatment different?
Trauma-informed addiction treatment focuses on both the emotional wounds of trauma and the ways they may contribute to substance use. It’s rooted in trust, compassion, and empowerment, which are sometimes overlooked in traditional approaches.
Unlike general therapy, trauma-informed care directly addresses how trauma can shape thoughts, behaviors, and coping mechanisms. It doesn’t just aim to reduce symptoms; it helps you understand your trauma responses and develop healthier ways to cope without turning to substances.
This integrated approach is essential. When trauma and addiction are treated separately, underlying causes may go unaddressed, leading to setbacks or relapse. Treating both together creates a more stable and lasting path to recovery.
What are trauma-informed therapy techniques?
Trauma-informed therapy draws from a variety of evidence-based techniques, which your therapist may tailor to your individual needs:
- Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT): Helps you process traumatic memories and develop tools to manage emotional responses more effectively.
- Cognitive processing therapy (CPT): Supports you in identifying and reframing unhelpful thoughts related to trauma.
- Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR): Uses guided eye movements to help your brain reprocess traumatic memories in a way that reduces their emotional intensity.
These techniques are delivered in a safe, supportive environment where you can build trust and gradually work through the pain at your own pace.
You are not alone in this journey
Many people struggling with trauma and substance use feel isolated, but healing is possible, and support is within reach. Trauma doesn’t define you, and neither does addiction. With the proper care, you can rediscover your strength, rebuild trust in yourself, and move forward with purpose.
Start trauma-informed addiction treatment at Discover Recovery
When trauma goes unaddressed, it can shape your choices, relationships, and sense of self. But with the proper support, healing is possible. Choosing a recovery path that includes trauma-informed addiction treatment can help you break the cycle and begin building a more fulfilling life.
At Discover Recovery, we’re here to walk with you every step of the way. Our PTSD therapy program combines clinical expertise with compassionate care, offering space for healing and growth. Whether you’re just beginning to explore treatment or ready to take your next step, our team is here to help.
Contact Discover Recovery at 360.472.4711 or complete our online form to learn more about our programs and how we can support you.