3 Main Trauma Diagnosis - PTS, PTSD & Complex PTSD Explained

Trauma, PTSD and Complex PTSD are words that have been thrown around a lot lately.

Trauma has been a hot topic because in the last 10 years the field of good trauma treatment has undergone a lot of changes. The world of treating trauma has made major gains in best treating trauma and helping individuals recover from traumatic experiences. However, it can be confusing to know which term refers to what, and so I've explained the three main trauma diagnosis below. 

What is trauma? Simply put, trauma most often refers to an emotional or psychological response to an experience that is disturbing or deeply distressing.

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How EMDR Can Help Your Anxiety

Do you have anxiety that’s been bugging you for a while? Read on if you’d like to learn more about a therapy method called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) that has proven to be helpful for clients with anxiety!

Counseling for anxiety in Five Towns, Nassau County and Across Long Island in New York.

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Trauma Therapy in Long Island? A 10 step Self Questionnaire

Do you need trauma therapy?

I’ve provided a 10 step self questionnaire that let you know if you’re ready for trauma therapy. Now, healing from any kind of trauma takes time and is dependent on your unique pace. However, if you’ve had some symptoms that you were hoping would go away and they just aren’t letting up, it may be time to reach out to an expert to help you heal.

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How long will therapy take? 3 Pointers For Clarity

How long will my therapy take?

I've heard individuals share that they are concerned about starting therapy because there's a notion that once you start therapy, you will be on the couch forever. If you should decide to go to therapy, for any reason, it does not mean that you are becoming a "shrink-goer" for life. You always have the choice to end therapy at any point in time. Some attend for one session, three sessions, a few months or a few years.

To help you feel more clear on the next steps in seeking therapy, I've identified three pointers that will impact the length of your treatment

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