Our empathetic therapists at Affordable Counseling Center in Brandon & Riverview, Florida understand trauma can arise any number different scenarios. Our therapists utilize Trauma focused CBT ( Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT therapy, EMDR and any combination of therapy for treatment of many types of trauma.

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three main types of trauma: Acute, Chronic, or Complex

• Acute trauma results from a single incident.

• Chronic trauma is repeated and prolonged such as domestic violence.

• Complex trauma is exposure to varied and multiple traumatic events, often of an invasive, interpersonal nature.

 

Trauma can make you more vulnerable to developing mental health problems. It can also directly cause post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Some people misuse alcohol & drugs to cope with difficult memories and emotions. Depending on how you're affected, trauma may cause difficulties in your daily life.