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Trauma-informed therapy

Trauma-informed therapy

Care that assumes safety, choice and pacing come first, plus the trauma-focused treatments we're trained in: TF-CBT, CPT and more.

Schedule an appointment Therapists who use it

31 of our 62 therapists use this approach.

"Trauma-informed" describes how we work with everyone, not just people with a trauma history: we assume that many of the people who walk in have been hurt in ways we don't know yet, and we build safety, choice and collaboration into every interaction. You control the pace. You decide what to share and when. Nothing is done to you.

"Trauma-focused" describes specific treatments for the aftermath of trauma. Our clinicians are trained in several, and your therapist will recommend one based on your age, your history and what you want.

What we use it for

Is it a fit?

For anyone whose present is being run by something that happened in the past, whether that's one event or years of them, whether it was yesterday or decades ago. Several of our clinicians have specific experience with military members, veterans, first responders, survivors of abuse and children in foster care.

What the evidence says

Trauma-focused treatments (TF-CBT, CPT, prolonged exposure, EMDR) are recommended first-line for PTSD across major clinical guidelines and consistently outperform non-trauma-focused counseling. Trauma-informed principles are the standard of care set by SAMHSA for all behavioral-health settings.

Common questions

Do I have to talk about what happened?

Not until you're ready, and in some approaches not in detail at all. Treatment starts with safety and coping skills. You decide what to disclose.

I'm not sure what happened to me counts as trauma.

You don't need to settle that before you call. If something from the past is affecting you now, that's reason enough for an evaluation, and your clinician will help you understand what you're dealing with.

Where to find it

Based on our clinicians' current specialties, this approach is offered at ten locations:

Closer to Surfside Beach? Call (843) 894-0000; the right therapist may be available by video, or we'll suggest the nearest office with the right fit.

Ready when you are.

Call us or submit a short intake form. A Patient Account Representative will match you with a therapist, and most new clients have their first appointment within a few business days.

Schedule an appointment Call (843) 894-0000