Trauma Counseling

Reclaim Your Life with Compassionate Support

Recovering from Trauma Takes Strength—and Support

Trauma can leave deep, invisible scars that affect every aspect of life. Whether it stems from abuse, violence, loss, an accident, or a life-threatening event, trauma can shake your sense of safety, identity, and connection.

While some people recover over time with support from friends or family, others are left with lasting emotional pain, confusion, fear, or posttraumatic stress. That’s where trauma therapy comes in.

At Jessica Wolfe, LCSW LLC, trauma counseling is designed to help you safely process painful experiences, reconnect with your inner strength, and begin healing in a way that feels secure and empowering.

What Is Trauma?

Trauma refers to any emotionally overwhelming experience that disrupts your ability to cope and leaves you feeling helpless, fearful, or disconnected. Common trauma sources include:

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Sexual, emotional, or physical abuse

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Neglect or abandonment

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Car accidents or natural disasters

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Sudden death of a loved one

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Exposure to war or violence

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Medical trauma or invasive procedures

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Witnessing domestic or community violence

Even if the traumatic event occurred long ago, its emotional impact can persist—showing up in relationships, behavior, sleep, or mood.

Why Therapy Works for Anxiety (When Medication Might Not)

Anxiety medication can help reduce symptoms—but it doesn’t teach your brain how to respond differently to triggers. Therapy offers something more powerful: the ability to rewire anxious thought patterns and emotional reactions so that you can live with more freedom and calm.

Jessica uses a combination of:

  • Avoidance Symptoms:

    • Avoiding places, people, or situations that trigger memories
    • Emotional numbness, guilt, shame, or withdrawal
    • Suppressing thoughts related to the trauma

  • Re-Experiencing Symptoms:

    • Flashbacks or intrusive memories
    • Nightmares
    • Emotional distress or physical symptoms when triggered

  • Hyperarousal Symptoms:

    • Anger, agitation, or hypervigilance
    • Reckless behavior or self-harm
    • Difficulty sleeping or concentrating

  • Negative Mood & Cognition Symptoms

    • Loss of interest in once-enjoyable activities
    • Memory problems related to the trauma
    • Persistent sadness, fear, or distorted self-blame

If these symptoms sound familiar, therapy can provide the tools and support you need to move forward.

How Trauma Therapy Works

Jessica offers a trauma-informed approach rooted in safety, empowerment, and trust. Her work with trauma survivors—including those recovering from sexual abuse, childhood neglect, domestic violence, and PTSD—focuses on restoring a sense of control, emotional regulation, and meaning. Treatment may include:

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift harmful thought patterns

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Mindfulness and grounding techniques to reduce anxiety and reconnect with the present

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Psychoeducation to normalize your experience and reframe trauma responses

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Somatic awareness tools to release trauma stored in the body

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Emotion-focused therapy to address grief, fear, and inner conflict

Although Jessica does not offer EMDR, she can provide referrals for EMDR if clinically indicated as a complementary support.

What to Expect from Trauma Counseling with Jessica Wolfe

Trauma therapy is not about reliving the past—it’s about processing it safely and gradually. Jessica ensures that therapy is paced based on your comfort level, using techniques that strengthen your sense of agency and resilience.

You’ll work together to

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Establish a foundation of safety and emotional regulation

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Identify trauma-related patterns and beliefs

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Explore and reprocess painful memories

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Rebuild your confidence, relationships, and self-image

Take the First Step Toward Healing

You don’t have to carry the weight of trauma alone. With the right support, healing is possible—even if it hasn’t felt that way before.