Trauma Therapy
in Georgia
Your nervous system learned survival.
Now it’s time for stability.
Trauma can shape how you think, feel, and move through the world. With the right support, healing and emotional steadiness are possible.
So, What is Trauma? Really?
Trauma is our psychological and emotional response to life’s unexpected blows. Think of it as your mind and heart’s way of reacting to events that are shocking and distressing. Events that often go beyond anything we’d consider “normal.” It can be an alarming experience that overwhelms an individual’s ability to cope and leaves lasting emotional scars.
Traumatic events can take many forms, including:
Physical Trauma:
Injuries or accidents that cause physical harm and emotional distress.
Emotional Trauma:
Loss, betrayal, or abuse that leads to lasting emotional pain.
Psychological Trauma:
Events like violence, disasters, or combat that impact mental health.
Childhood Trauma:
Early childhood experiences that shape emotional and relational patterns.
Relational Trauma:
Emotional harm, neglect, or betrayal in close relationships that affect trust, attachment, and connection.
Workplace Trauma:
A unique form of relational trauma that includes chronic stress, excessive workloads, discrimination, harassment, or toxic environments.
Racial Trauma:
Racial trauma, also known as racial stress, is the psychological and emotional impact of experiencing racism or discrimination. It can manifest as:
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- Microaggressions: Everyday subtle, often unintentional, discriminatory behaviors or comments.
- Macroaggressions: Overt, explicit acts of racism and discrimination.
Vicarious Trauma: The emotional toll of witnessing or hearing about racial violence and discrimination against one’s racial or ethnic group.
Trauma may show up as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, intrusive thoughts, emotional detachment, or sleep disturbances. Everyone experiences trauma differently, but no one has to face it alone.
The Benefits of Trauma Counseling
Healing From Past Experiences
A supportive space to process difficult memories, rebuild a sense of safety, and release long-held emotional wounds.
Reduced Trauma-Related Symptoms
Relief from anxiety, depression, PTSD, emotional numbness, and chronic stress by addressing the underlying impact of trauma on the nervous system.
Understanding Your Emotional Patterns
Better awareness of emotional triggers and responses influenced by past experiences.
Improved Emotional Stability
Tools to regulate stress, strengthen coping skills, and build a more grounded, balanced daily life.
The Simplicity Psychotherapy Approach to Trauma Treatment
Healing from trauma is personal. Your story, your experiences, and your needs are unique and your care should reflect that.
At Simplicity Psychotherapy, we offer a safe, confidential space where you can explore what you’ve been through without pressure or judgment. Our therapists are compassionate, experienced, and grounded in trauma-informed care.
We take time to understand how trauma has impacted your life, your relationships, and your sense of safety. Together, we create a therapy plan that supports emotional stability, nervous system regulation, and long-term healing.
Your care isn’t rigid or one-size-fits-all. As you grow and your needs change, your therapy evolves with you.
Our goal is simple: help you feel more grounded, supported, and connected to yourself.
Evidence-Based Trauma Therapy Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT is a widely used therapeutic approach that focuses on identifying and challenging negative thought patterns and behaviors related to trauma. It helps individuals develop healthier ways of thinking and responding to distressing events.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR is a specialized therapy for processing traumatic memories. This approach uses bilateral stimulation to help individuals reprocess traumatic events, reducing their emotional impact.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
MBSR incorporates mindfulness techniques to increase emotional awareness and reduce stress. It helps individuals stay grounded in the present moment, reducing the intrusive nature of traumatic memories.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
DBT emphasizes acceptance and change for managing emotions and behaviors. It equips individuals with skills to regulate intense emotions, which can be a significant challenge for those who have experienced trauma.
Group therapy
Group therapy can provide a sense of community and support, allowing individuals to connect with others who have experienced trauma. It fosters a safe environment for sharing and learning from one another.
Trauma Counseling & EMDR in Atlanta
At Simplicity Psychotherapy, we provide trauma counseling in Atlanta for individuals navigating the emotional impact of past experiences. Our therapists are trained in trauma-informed care, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based approach used to help the brain process distressing memories more safely and effectively.
Many clients seek trauma counseling for experiences such as childhood adversity, relationship wounds, racial stress, workplace trauma, or long-term emotional neglect. When trauma is ongoing or layered over time, it may be referred to as complex trauma. This can affect emotional regulation, self-esteem, relationships, and a sense of safety in the world.
Trauma counseling and EMDR can support:
• Processing difficult or overwhelming memories
• Reducing emotional reactivity and distress
• Building a stronger sense of safety and stability
• Improving emotional regulation and resilience
Our Atlanta trauma therapists tailor care to your experiences, goals, and comfort level. Whether you’re working through a single event or the effects of complex trauma, your therapy is designed to support healing at a pace that feels safe and sustainable.
Are You Ready to Start Trauma Therapy in Atlanta, GA?
If you think that past experiences may still be impacting your emotional well-being, Simplicity Psychotherapy can help. Our Atlanta trauma therapists can support you in understanding how trauma affects your life and building skills to feel more grounded, stable, and connected. To start trauma therapy and begin your healing journey, follow these simple steps:
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- Reach out to schedule a free consultation at Simplicity Psychotherapy
- Schedule your first appointment with a trained trauma therapist
- Begin building emotional stability and resilience
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Other Therapy Services Offered at Simplicity Psychotherapy in Atlanta, GA
Our trauma therapists offer other services to help support your mental health and well-being. At At Simplicity Psychotherapy, we also offer anxiety therapy, depression therapy, EMDR therapy, therapy for Black women and Black men, LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy, and grief counseling. In addition to premarital counseling, relationship therapy, marriage counseling, and couples therapy.
Contact us today to get started.
Our Trauma Therapists in Georgia
Are You Ready to Start Trauma Therapy in Atlanta, GA?
Are You Ready to Start Trauma Therapy in Atlanta, GA?
If you think that you might be dealing with the effects of traumatic experiences, then Simplicity Psychotherapy can help. Our Atlanta trauma therapists can help determine the impact of your distressing experiences so that you can build skills to start living a full life. To start trauma therapy so you can feel better, follow these simple steps:
- Reach out to speak to a mental health professional
- Schedule your first trauma counseling session
- Start living without anxiety and depression symptoms
Other Therapy Services Offered at Simplicity Psychotherapy in Atlanta, GA
Our caring therapists offer other services besides anxiety therapy to help support your mental health and well-being. At Simplicity Psychotherapy, we also offer individual therapy, therapy for black women, and grief therapy. In addition to relationship therapy, marriage counseling, and couples therapy. We look forward to supporting you so that you can start living your best life. Contact us today to get started.