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Trauma Therapy

What is Trauma Therapy?

Trauma therapy at the CAC is geared towards addressing trauma symptoms at your own pace. Trauma symptoms are normal responses to an abnormal amount of stress or a difficult situation. Expected trauma symptoms can look like: changes in behavior, mood, and thoughts, as well as increased impulsivity, agitation, depression, anxiety, panic, dissociation, isolation, avoidance and more.

How can therapy help a child?

Trauma focused therapy can decrease symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress, Complex Posttraumatic Stress, Complicated Grief, Dissociation, Substance Abuse, Panic, Anxiety, and Depression.
It has also been shown to increase coping skills, healthy expression of feelings, positive beliefs, communication, as well as reduce stress, and processing trauma.

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About Our Therapist

As an experienced trauma therapist with a 7-year career in post-graduate work, I am a certified clinical trauma specialist for families and am trained in evidence-based modalities such as EMDR and TF-CBT. I often incorporate expressive art therapy, sand tray, and play therapy activities into session in order to best support my clients.

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Our Services

Explore our range of services tailored to your needs.

Individual Therapy

Child will meet with our licensed mental health therapist, in a one-on-one setting.

Caregiver-Involved Therapy

Child and caregiver will meet with our licensed mental health therapist, depending on the child’s needs.

Therapeutic/
Support Groups

Our center offers multiple support groups for teens and adults, led by mental health professionals and our Child and Family Advocates.

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For more information on any of these services, please contact our office: 717-337-9888

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Consent & Confidentiality

In order to provide services, we are required to gain consent. Consent means that we need both the legal permission to provide services (either from the guardian or child if over the age of 14) and that we have interest from the child participating, no matter their age.
Confidentiality means what you share with our therapist is private, with the exception of safety concerns or mandated reporting rules.

Therapy Modalities

Modalities are the different approaches to therapy a therapist may use.

EMDR, TF-CBT, and CFTSI

Evidenced based short-term treatments to decrease trauma symptoms, with longer-term services available if appropriate.

Expressive Art Therapy, Sand Tray, and Play Therapy

Allows folks to explore challenging topics and express their thoughts and feelings in a safe and age-appropriate way.

Mindfulness and Psychoeducation

Assists clients in reconnecting with their bodies, empowering them in their experiences and decreases guilt and shame.

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For more information on any of these services, please contact our office: 717-337-9888

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