With fewer distractions because of the pandemic you might be stuck focusing on unpleasant or traumatic memories again and again. And we know…this sucks! Having experienced trauma in your life you may now be wondering if you have PTSD. In pre-pandemic times you might have been distracted by going to work or spending time with friends. Now you are more isolated and your mind has extra time to be stuck in loops that don’t serve you at all and drag you down. We hear you and this makes sense.The pandemic has amplified past trauma for so many people. Seeking trauma therapy in St. Petersburg to address your past and present trauma and potential PTSD will help you begin to move toward wholeness and healing in mind, body, and spirit. It will help you to be more okay in your own skin.
For those of you that already struggled to find happiness and joy it is even more difficult now during the pandemic.
Your thoughts have been turning toward yourself more and more in an unkind way. You’ve been replaying memories of traumatic events from your past. You are not alone in this experience. It is common to dwell on what you see as your failings and the trauma from your past rather than your successes. This may be so amplified for you that you might find yourself wondering if you have PTSD. Shifting your focus toward the things that are working for you and the things that make you amazing is the first step to moving toward wholeness and self-acceptance.
Like so many of us, you are the survivor of a traumatic event or relationship and the memories of that time stay with you.
These memories may be holding you back from experiencing your authentic self or from giving yourself wholly to your partner. When these memories return to you do you feel you are reliving the events physically with all the sensations of the moment? Do you alter your life to avoid situations that might remind you of the past? Are you overwhelmed with guilt or shame for what happened to you? If you can answer yes to any or all three you have some amount of PTSD in your life and seeking the support of trauma therapy in St. Petersburg would be helpful.
Trauma hides in the shadows and the guilt and shame that come with being traumatized (even though it wasn’t your fault) can keep you from reaching your full potential; from truly feeling like you know the person who you are inside. Speaking your truth to a therapist can free you from bad memories, but seeing a therapist can also seriously start you on the path towards accepting yourself and beginning to move forward if you have experienced trauma.
Seeking a therapist is a scary prospect but the rewards to your Self are great. If you find that you are working excessively hard to just be okay in your own skin a trauma therapist can help you be more at ease and reach a level of healing and acceptance of yourself that will allow you to work less and BE more. Trauma is tough business. While it may be difficult, we invite you to be gentle with yourself. Would you like to see one of your friends struggling to feel authentic and true? If the answer is no, then know that it isn’t serving you either.
What truly matters is finding a therapist who will meet you where you are, who will accept your weaknesses and encourage your strengths. A therapist who can help you experience yourself and help you achieve realistic goals for the person you are today.
Ready to Start Trauma Therapy in St. Petersburg, FL?
Beginning the journey to your best self is easier than most of the things we’re all doing right now! Trauma therapy does not have to wait. You can get the mental health support you need with a skilled trauma therapist in St. Pete or with online therapy in Florida. To begin, just follow these simple steps:
- Contact us to request an appointment
- Meet with one of our trauma therapists.
- Get support & begin your journey toward mental wellness & connection today!
Other Mental Health and Wellness Services at ME-Therapy
Therapy can take many forms. At our St. Petersburg therapy & wellness clinic, we want to will help your mind but also want to feed your soul. This means our therapists and wellness team take a holistic approach to your wellbeing. In order to do this, our therapists offer individual therapy for women, therapy for men, trauma therapy, therapy for anxiety, art therapy and holistic, spiritual therapy. In addition to standard marriage counseling & couples therapy, our relationship therapists also provide sex therapy, affair recovery counseling and poly-friendly kink aware therapy.
All of these services can be provided in-person at our St. Petersburg, FL counseling clinic or anywhere in the state with online therapy in Florida. If you have any questions about therapy, please visit our FAQ page! Also, you may consider reading more of our blog posts to get to know us a bit better. Finally, thank you for allowing ME-Therapy to be a part of your life journey!
