therapy for trauma

Trauma can affect more than the way you remember a difficult experience—it can influence how you feel, think, connect with others, and move through everyday life. At Liberty Mental Health, our trauma therapists provide compassionate, evidence-based trauma therapy for children, teens, and adults throughout Michigan. We offer in-person trauma counseling at our Trenton and Farmington Hills locations, as well as virtual therapy throughout Michigan. Our therapists help individuals work through the effects of childhood trauma, abuse, neglect, difficult relationships, loss, frightening experiences, and other overwhelming or distressing events. Treatment is personalized to your experiences, symptoms, comfort level, and goals, with an emphasis on creating safety, developing effective coping skills, understanding trauma responses, and helping you move forward at a pace that feels manageable.

• Childhood trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
• Emotional, physical, or sexual abuse
• Emotional or physical neglect
• Relationship and attachment trauma
• Complex trauma and long-term traumatic experiences
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Anxiety, panic, and persistent feelings of fear
• Hypervigilance or feeling constantly “on edge”
• Intrusive memories, nightmares, or unwanted thoughts
• Avoidance of people, places, situations, or memories
• Emotional numbness or feeling disconnected
• Shame, guilt, or negative beliefs about yourself
• Difficulty trusting others or maintaining relationships
• Grief, traumatic loss, or major life disruptions
• Difficulty regulating emotions after traumatic experiences
• Dissociation or feeling disconnected from yourself or your surroundings

Trauma therapy is not one-size-fits-all. Depending on your needs, your therapist may incorporate evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches such as:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Mindfulness and grounding techniques
• Emotional regulation and distress-tolerance skills
• Trauma-informed cognitive processing
• Attachment-focused therapy
• Art, play, or expressive interventions when appropriate
• Psychoeducation about trauma and the nervous system

You do not have to wait until things feel unbearable to seek support. Whether you're struggling with something that happened recently or experiences you've carried for years, trauma therapy can help you better understand your responses, develop healthier ways of coping, and begin building a greater sense of safety and control.

Looking for a trauma therapist in Michigan? Liberty Mental Health offers trauma therapy in Trenton, Farmington Hills, and virtually throughout Michigan, with daytime, evening, and weekend appointment options. Our team can help connect you with a therapist whose experience and approach fit what you're looking for.