Trauma and PTSD Therapy
Are You Over Living With the Weight of the Past?
Do you ever feel like the past is still living rent-free in your body—showing up as tension, irritability, or a lingering sense of unease you can’t quite shake? Maybe you’ve tried to move on, but the memories keep resurfacing, leaving you stuck between wanting to forget and needing to understand.
If there were a soundtrack to your life, would it be the hum of vigilance—always scanning for what might go wrong next? You may find it hard to relax, trust, or feel truly safe, even in calm moments. It’s exhausting, isn’t it?
Trauma can shape the way we relate to others, stir up intense emotions, and even manifest in physical symptoms that keep us anchored to survival mode. It can look like intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, emotional numbness, restlessness, or chronic fatigue. You might feel distant from yourself or others, struggle to concentrate, or carry a constant low-level anxiety that follows you through your days.
These reactions aren’t signs of weakness—they’re the body’s way of saying, “I’ve been through too much for too long.”
Through trauma therapy, you can begin to reconnect with your body’s sense of safety and your mind’s capacity for calm. Using modalities like EMDR, somatic work, and parts-based (IFS) therapy, we’ll gently process what’s been held inside so you can finally exhale.
At Anne Giles Counseling, our work together helps you rediscover your true self—the part of you that’s steady, resilient, and whole. The past doesn’t have to define your present. You can learn to leave it where it belongs: behind you.
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The Lingering Echo of Trauma in Our Lives
Imagine trauma as an invisible shadow—quiet, but ever-present. It’s the instinct to stay alert even when you’re safe, the hesitation to trust, or the sudden flood of emotion that seems to come out of nowhere. Trauma doesn’t always look like chaos on the outside; often, it hides beneath the surface, shaping the way you move through the world.
Trauma can influence how we relate to others, how we feel in our own bodies, and how much safety we allow ourselves to experience. It can whisper that you’re too much or not enough, that control equals security, or that calm can’t be trusted. The past may feel like it lingers, no matter how much you try to move forward—pulling you back into old patterns and reactions you no longer want to carry.
You might notice it in your mind and body:
Intrusive thoughts or flashbacks
Dissociation or emotional numbness
Anxiety, depression, or fatigue
Irritability or restlessness
Chronic pain or tension
Difficulty concentrating
Relationship struggles or disconnection
These responses are your body’s way of protecting you, even long after the danger has passed.
Trauma therapy offers a way to reclaim your sense of safety and come home to yourself. Through EMDR, somatic work, and parts-based (IFS) therapy, we gently process what’s been stored in the body so healing can take root. Over time, you’ll begin to feel grounded, connected, and free to live from your authentic self—no longer defined by the past, but strengthened by your resilience.
Our Comprehensive Approach to Trauma Therapy
At Anne Giles Counseling, we understand how trauma can quietly shape the way you move through life—impacting your relationships, stirring up intense emotions, and showing up in the body as tension, fatigue, or pain. Even when the past feels distant, its echoes can linger, making it difficult to fully relax, trust, or feel safe in your own skin.
Through EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic work, we address both the emotional and physical imprints of trauma. These approaches help you process unresolved experiences, regulate your nervous system, and reconnect with the parts of yourself that learned to survive.
Our work together goes beyond symptom management—it’s about restoring a deep sense of safety, stability, and self-trust. Healing doesn’t erase the past, but it transforms your relationship to it, allowing you to live with more ease, authenticity, and inner peace.
Frequently Asked Questions About Trauma + PTSD Treatment
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Trauma can show up in many ways—flashbacks, emotional numbness, anxiety, irritability, or feeling “on edge” even when you’re safe. You might have difficulty concentrating, feel detached from others, or experience physical symptoms like fatigue or tension. If past experiences still affect your mood, body, or relationships, therapy can help you begin to heal and regain a sense of control.
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Trauma therapy focuses on helping your nervous system feel safe again. Using modalities like EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic work, we explore the mind-body connection and process memories that may still feel “stuck.” The goal isn’t to relive the trauma but to release its emotional and physical hold, allowing you to move forward with greater stability and self-compassion.
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Healing from trauma is not one-size-fits-all. Some people notice shifts in a few months, while others may work through deeper layers over time. The process depends on the complexity of your experiences, your goals, and your comfort level. What matters most is creating a pace that feels supportive, grounded, and sustainable for you.
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Yes. Trauma therapy is designed to help you rebuild your sense of safety—both internally and externally. By calming the body, reprocessing difficult experiences, and nurturing trust in yourself, therapy helps you reconnect to a grounded sense of peace. You can learn to live from presence rather than protection, rediscovering your capacity for calm, connection, and joy.
Release the Past — And Reclaim Your Peace
If trauma or PTSD has been shaping how you move through life, therapy with Anne Giles Counseling can help you find safety, healing, and a renewed sense of trust in yourself. Whether you choose in-person sessions in Boulder, CO, or online therapy from the comfort of home, support is here when you’re ready.
You can schedule a free 15-minute consultation or reach out directly through the Anne Giles Counseling website to begin your journey toward grounding, wholeness, and peace.
Trauma Therapy Boulder, CO
1650 38th Street, Suite 100, Boulder, CO 80301