It takes an incredible amount of bravery to recover from trauma. Yet, recovery is possible with the right support from empathetic professionals.
Through several trauma-informed modalities and methods, we support survivors to make progress toward recovery.
Our Counseling & Wellness services support all persons, regardless of background or trauma — homicide, sexual assault, hate crimes, and domestic violence.
Trauma counseling that inspires healing and hope after traumatic experiences
*You do not need to be a victim to receive our supportive services
It can negatively impact every aspect of our lives, rob us of our inner peace and well-being, as well as affect important relationships with others.
As a result, some trauma victims turn to drugs or alcohol, reckless behavior, or dangerous activities to try to mask the pain they’re feeling inside. These actions, however, only make matters worse and don’t deal with the real cause: what’s going on inside.
Beneath the surface, traumatic events continue to live on in the minds and hearts of victims. Whether it was one major traumatic event, a recurring event, or something that happened while young, victims of trauma often need professional care to overcome what happened to them.
Trauma counseling helps victims to understand what happened and how to move forward after suffering from traumatic events or situations, such as:
- Crime
- Violence
- Abuse
- Rape
- Bullying
- Victimization
- Shaming
- Humiliation
Why trauma counseling is so important
However, our mind and body may not respond in the right way after the danger has passed or go back to the way they worked before the trauma.
As a result, traumatic experiences can cause our mind and body not to function the way we want them to. Additionally, there may be new, unhealthy ways our minds and bodies function as a result of what happened.
This can make us withdraw from those we love and try to manage our feelings and experiences on our own, leading to a condition known as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD.
PTSD can be manifest in a wide variety of mental states and feelings. People with PTSD may feel:
- Anxious and fearful
- Depressed and hopeless
- Angry and irritable
- Ashamed and self-blaming
- Isolated, rejected, or disconnected from others
- Unable to trust people
- Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
Additionally, PTSD may have physical symptoms in the body:
- Muscle aches
- Migraines
- Fatigue
- Pain
- Lack of energy
- Fibromyalgia
- Heightened sensitivity to sound, temperature, light, etc.
But there’s good news: trauma therapy can give victims the help they need to discover how to move past what happened.
How trauma and PTSD can affect victims
Our trauma counseling offers the professional, supportive care you need to move forward and achieve meaningful growth after your trauma.
Here’s how it works:
Accepting you need support is a courageous first step. The Parris Foundation understands how hard that can be. That’s why we make it easy and simple to get the personal help that’s right for you.
When you reach out, you’ll speak to someone who is trustworthy and non-judgemental, helping you share your unique experience and situation. These professionals will create a safe space between you and them, where you can begin healing.
We understand that your trauma is unique to you, and that means you need personalized support to move forward.
To provide this unique support, The Parris Foundation will draw from our team of counselors who have been trained in handling different types of trauma. We’ll use this network to connect you with a supportive counselor who understands you, what type of help you need, and how to provide it.
Your counselor will have the education, qualities, and experience needed to provide the specialized care to deal with what happened to you.
This care begins by creating a treatment plan, which includes how often you both meet and where. With your treatment plan, the true change begins to take place.
How we help you move forward
Every individual is different and will experience healing in different ways.
As a result, the care you receive may need to change over time, depending on what you’re experiencing in your journey to recovery.
That’s why we’re ready to provide referrals, resources, and all the support you need to make meaningful progress towards healing.
Our areas of specialty include:
Individual Therapy
Our one-on-one therapeutic process focuses on helping individuals heal from their specific trauma, build resilience, and develop coping strategies in a safe, supportive environment.
Group Therapy
Under the guidance of a trained therapist, our collaborative therapeutic setting allows individuals with similar experiences to come together to share, heal, and support one another.
Play Therapy
Because children process trauma differently, they need unique ways to express emotions and develop healthier behaviors. We utilize play as a way to help children move past their trauma towards a healthier, happier life.
Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses how trauma may impact family dynamics, improve communication, and foster a supportive and healing environment for all family members.
Grief/Loss Support Groups
Facilitated groups provide a safe space for individuals coping with loss to share experiences, process emotions, and receive mutual support.
Parent Education
By means of workshops and sessions, parents are given the tools and strategies they need to support their children through trauma and foster emotional well-being.
Victim Advocacy
To navigate the aftermath of trauma and make a complete recovery, victims receive personalized support and resources, including assistance with accessing legal, medical, and community services.
Trauma counseling from skilled therapists with empathetic ears and compassionate hearts
To meet each individual’s needs, The Parris Foundation utilizes trained counselors to understand each person, what trauma they suffered, and how it affected them. This lets us ensure each person receives the type of counseling that will work best for them.
Answers to commonly asked questions about trauma counseling
Additionally, a person who is struggling to deal with their trauma may be experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, anger, shame, or hopelessness.
Anyone who has experienced these events or are suffering from these symptoms may need trauma counseling to help them heal and move forward.
For example, play therapy can help children express themselves and process their trauma in a healthy way that works well for them.
In contrast, grief/loss therapy can provide the unique support needed for those who have lost a spouse or a child.
Additionally, our counselors may use treatments and techniques to promote healing, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Having a trained counselor that understands who a victim is and what they have been through will enable them to identify the best trauma therapy method for the victim as an individual.
The trauma counselor will then provide ongoing support to the victim on their journey towards recovery. This includes connecting them with other professionals, maintaining records, and sharing resources and information about counseling and trauma.
As a result, we’ve been able to help everyone – including those in underserved communities – gain access to higher learning, resources for mental wellness, and healthier life choices.
We’re honored to report that 100% of clients who responded to our recent survey expressed that they feel heard by their clinician.
Additionally, some clients shared the following comments:
“This foundation has been a life saver for my family, especially my daughter. My counselor is amazing. He is caring, emphatic and loyal to his client. He is a true professional.”
“Provided amazing and professional service; I felt very heard and understood by him.”
“I have noticed my daughter is more aware of her reactions towards her daily routine and improvements with her little sister. Thank you again.”
“An amazing clinician. Absolutely professional and helpful.”
“Great counselor, understands everything perfectly and even helps you understand what's been ignored.”
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To learn more about our counseling services and how we can support you or a loved one, call 713-315-6466 or schedule a consultation with us below. We’re here for you. You are not alone.
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