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Trauma-Informed Counseling

Trauma-Informed Counseling

"You're not what happened to you"

Work compassionately with specialized therapists to process past wounds, restore safety, and break free from the cycle of trauma — in a patient, empowering space.

Changing Perceptions Counseling Trauma-Informed Therapy
Changing Perceptions Counseling Trauma-Informed Therapy
Changing Perceptions Counseling Trauma-Informed Therapy

Description

Trauma-Informed Therapy is a gentle, empowering, and highly specialized space for healing deep-seated wounds. It is a sensitive therapeutic process where you collaborate with a licensed therapist to address the lingering effects of past traumatic events, whether they are from childhood, a specific incident, or chronic exposure to stress. Whether you are navigating PTSD, complex trauma, or simply feeling "stuck" in fight-or-flight mode, this service offers a paced and safe environment designed to help you integrate painful experiences without being overwhelmed by them.

In trauma therapy, the focus is on safety first. Your therapist will help you understand how trauma impacts your brain and body, guiding you to re-establish a sense of security and control. The goal is not just to recount the past, but to heal the nervous system, release the emotional weight of what happened, and move toward a future where you are defined by your resilience rather than your history.

What We Offer

  • Safety & Stabilization: A primary focus on establishing physical and emotional safety before diving into deep processing, ensuring you never feel pushed too far, too fast.

  • Confidential & Validating Space: A non-judgmental environment where your experiences are believed and your reactions are understood as normal responses to abnormal events.

  • Evidence-Based Modalities: We utilize specialized approaches such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Somatic Experiencing techniques, Cognitive Processing Theory (CPT) for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Internal Family Systems (IFS).

  • Nervous System Regulation: Learn how to recognize and soothe "fight, flight, freeze, or fawn" responses using grounding and mindfulness techniques.

  • Integration & Meaning Making: Support in processing fragmented memories and finding a way to integrate the past into your life narrative without it dominating your present.

  • Restoring Trust: Guidance on rebuilding trust in yourself and others, fostering healthier boundaries and relationships.

Who It’s For

Trauma-Informed Therapy is ideal for anyone who:

  • Experiences flashbacks, nightmares, or intrusive thoughts about past events.

  • Feels constantly on edge, jumpy, or unable to relax (hypervigilance).

  • Finds themselves emotionally numb or disconnected from their body.

  • Struggles with memories of childhood abuse, neglect, or domestic violence.

  • Has experienced a specific traumatic event such as an accident, assault, or natural disaster.

  • Notices that past emotional wounds are negatively impacting current relationships or work.

  • Is looking for a way to move beyond "surviving" and start thriving.

Expert Therapists

Sharon has over a decade of professional experience in counseling, following her graduation from the University of New Orleans in 2010 with a master’s degree in Counseling. Her work is informed by extensive experience supporting individuals and families, with additional training in trauma-informed care and mindfulness-based approaches.

Sharon Normand, LPC-S, LAC, CSS
Sharon Normand, LPC-S, LAC, CCS

Founder & Lead Therapist

Sharon has over a decade of professional experience in counseling, following her graduation from the University of New Orleans in 2010 with a master’s degree in Counseling. Her work is informed by extensive experience supporting individuals and families, with additional training in trauma-informed care and mindfulness-based approaches.

Sharon Normand, LPC-S, LAC, CSS
Sharon Normand, LPC-S, LAC, CCS

Founder & Lead Therapist

Sharon has over a decade of professional experience in counseling, following her graduation from the University of New Orleans in 2010 with a master’s degree in Counseling. Her work is informed by extensive experience supporting individuals and families, with additional training in trauma-informed care and mindfulness-based approaches.

Sharon Normand, LPC-S, LAC, CSS
Sharon Normand, LPC-S, LAC, CCS

Founder & Lead Therapist

Nathan Hennick is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over a decade of experience serving adults in the New Orleans community. He uses evidence-based, client-centered approaches to help individuals navigate mental health challenges, build practical coping skills, and work toward meaningful, sustainable change.

Nathan Hennick, LPC-S
Nathan Hennick, LPC-S

Therapist

Nathan Hennick is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over a decade of experience serving adults in the New Orleans community. He uses evidence-based, client-centered approaches to help individuals navigate mental health challenges, build practical coping skills, and work toward meaningful, sustainable change.

Nathan Hennick, LPC-S
Nathan Hennick, LPC-S

Therapist

Nathan Hennick is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over a decade of experience serving adults in the New Orleans community. He uses evidence-based, client-centered approaches to help individuals navigate mental health challenges, build practical coping skills, and work toward meaningful, sustainable change.

Nathan Hennick, LPC-S
Nathan Hennick, LPC-S

Therapist