Trauma Therapy Ft. Lauderdale & Broward County
Do you feel like you haven’t been yourself ever since the traumatic incident happened? Maybe you think It’s changed you, and it feels hopeless when you think of going back to who you were before the trauma.
Do you feel like tasks that were once simple are now difficult, or are you haunted by memories of the event which feel impossible to ignore…
You Are not alone
Find clarity, confidence, and relief from trauma
Struggling
With Trauma or PTSD in South Florida?
When trauma is running the show, it can feel like your mind won’t let you rest. You may be constantly “on,” scanning for threats, constantly strategizing how to stay safe, struggling to stay present, or bracing for the next wave of discomfort or uncomfortable memory. You may feel on edge, overwhelmed, exhausted, or maybe even depressed from fighting intrusive negative thoughts that you can’t seem to control. If that sounds familiar, you’re not broken, and you’re not alone.
As trauma pulls you further and further from your life, you may experience physical distress, such as feeling a weight on your chest making it hard to take a deep breath, tension in your neck or shoulders, heart palpitations, stomach issues, poor concentration, sleep problems, dizziness or maybe even full blown panic attacks. No matter how many deep breaths you take or how hard you try to distract yourself, the anxiety keeps coming back. To avoid these uncomfortable sensations, you may withdraw socially, attempt to avoid situations that trigger your anxiety, or you may even turn to unhealthy behaviors as a way to cope or numb out.
It doesn't have to be this way. Trauma is treatable, regardless of the type of trauma you endured. Therapy can help you understand what’s happening in your mind and body, reduce the intensity of anxious spirals, and build steady confidence in your ability to manage, without needing to feel in control of everything.
You Might Be Living With the Effects of Trauma If…
You feel hypervigilant, tense, or easily startled
Memories, images, or sensations intrude unexpectedly
You avoid reminders of what happened: places, people, conversations
You feel emotionally numb or disconnected from your body
Shame, guilt, or self-blame show up frequently
You struggle with trust, boundaries, or intimacy
Your nervous system feels “stuck” in survival mode
Racing thoughts at night, trouble sleeping, or waking up anxious
Avoiding situations because the anxiety feels too big
Feeling a constant sense of dread something bad will happen
Physical symptoms like tight muscles, stomach pain or fatigue
People-pleasing or perfectionism that looks “high functioning,” but feels exhausting
Panic symptoms (tight chest, shortness of breath, dizziness, nausea, tingling)
A constant sense that you should be doing more, being better, or getting it “right”
If any of this fits, therapy can be a place where you feel safe and don’t have to perform. Many clients wonder whether what they experienced “counts” as trauma. If it overwhelmed your ability to cope at the time and continues to impact you now, it is valid and it is treatable. We take an individualized approach to help you get lasting relief
Your Path to Healing.
Hi I’m Meghan! As a trauma specialist, I’m trained in CPT, PE, and TF-CBT, the most research backed treatments for trauma. I work with you through the treatment of traumatic incidents, grief & loss, abuse, PTSD, self-esteem, and related issues. Providing healing from the comfort of your own home or at my office in Ft. Lauderdale.
I know life can make it hard to take those initial steps, but I am here to meet you where you’re at, and start taking action. Learn to stop avoiding, and start living the life you want. Get started with an expert trauma therapist in South Florida
Our Services
Sexual Trauma
Childhood Trauma & Complex Trauma
Sexual trauma can deeply impact safety, boundaries, body trust, and relationships. You may experience intrusive memories, avoidance, numbness, or difficulty with intimacy sometimes years after the trauma occurred.
Religious trauma can arise from rigid belief systems, spiritual abuse, fear-based teachings, or environments that used shame, control, or punishment. You may struggle with guilt, fear of judgment, loss of identity, or anxiety around morality and meaning.
C-PTSD often results from prolonged or repeated trauma, particularly in relationships or early life. It can involve emotional dysregulation, negative self-concept, relational difficulties, and chronic shame.
How Trauma Therapy Helps
Trauma is stored not only as memory, but in the nervous system. Effective trauma therapy helps your mind and body learn that the danger is no longer happening so you can respond to the present with more ease and choice.
At Still Minds Psychology, trauma treatment draws from well-established, research-supported approaches, including TF-CBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Prolonged Exposure (PE). Treatment is always tailored to your history, symptoms, and pace.
What this work focuses on
Restoring safety and regulation
Before addressing traumatic memories, we prioritize stabilizing your nervous system and building skills to manage distress.
Making sense of trauma-related beliefs
Trauma often leaves behind painful beliefs about yourself, others, or the world. Therapies like CPT help gently examine and update these beliefs without minimizing what you went through.
Reducing avoidance and fear responses
Avoidance keeps trauma active. Approaches like Prolonged Exposure help you face memories and reminders in a controlled, supported way so they lose their power.
Reconnecting with yourself
Trauma can disrupt identity, trust, and self-compassion. Therapy helps you rebuild a sense of agency, boundaries, and self-respect.
Evidenced based Therapy for Trauma
At Still Minds Psychology, this is a collaborative, skills-based process. We’ll move at a pace that feels challenging enough to create change, but not so overwhelming that it backfires or feel impossible.
Treatment focuses on:
Stabilization and nervous system regulation
Addressing trauma-based beliefs and patterns
Gradual processing of traumatic memories
Building safer, healthier relationships with self and others
You do not have to manage this alone, and you do not have to feel this way forever. Start therapy with a clinician who understands trauma and anxiety.
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If you’re nervous about starting therapy, that makes sense.It is common to feel cautious. Trauma therapy is structured and paced to prevent overwhelm. We build skills first and move forward collaboratively.
Therapy is not about or forcing you to face fears before you’re ready. It is about understanding how trauma operates, learning skills that actually reduce its power, and moving forward.
You are allowed to:
Ask questions
Go slowly
Feel unsure
Take time deciding if this feels like the right fit
Nothing needs to be perfect for you to begin.
Schedule a consultation to Learn what therapy is like
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I don’t just ask you how you’re doing, I utilize evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), & Prolonged Exposure Therapy to get you symptom reduction.
We go at YOUR pace, working together. You don’t have to fight your thoughts alone.
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We work with adults and young adults 14+ who feel overwhelmed by their thoughts, emotions, or anxiety—and who are ready for support that is both compassionate and effective.
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No. If trauma is interfering with your life, that’s enough reason to seek support.
Trauma does not have an expiration date. Long-standing trauma can still be effectively treated.
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That’s extremely common. Clear, complete memory is not required for healing. We work with what is present now, thoughts, emotions, body responses, and patterns.
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It varies, but many clients notice meaningful change within a few months when practice is consistent.
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That’s a completely valid concern, and one we hear often. Many of our clients have been through therapy before and felt like they only ever learned surface level coping skills or were just rehashing their trauma over and over again. At Still Minds Psychology, our team is trained specifically in treating anxiety. We use evidence-based methods like TF-CBT, CPT, and exposure-based strategies that go beyond surface-level coping. Therapy with us is structured, personalized and rooted in approaches proven to help people reduce anxiety and build meaningful, lasting change.
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Our standard rate for a one hour session is $175,
If you're using out-of-network benefits, we can provide superbills for possible reimbursement.
While therapy can be an expense, many view it as an investment. My patients find working with a highly trained specialist is still more cost effective than years spent trying to treat their condition with someone who does not understand how anxiety, or trauma works. I work with people to recover and eliminate symptoms and teach you the skills to handle issues effectively once therapy is done
What Trauma Therapy Here Is Not
Not forced disclosure
Not minimizing or questioning your experience
Not pressure to “forgive” or move on prematurely
Not unstructured processing without support
This is thoughtful, evidence-based care grounded in respect and collaboration.
What Healing Often Looks Like Over Time
Many clients begin to notice:
Reduced intensity and frequency of trauma symptoms
Improved emotional regulation and sleep
Less avoidance and fear in daily life
Stronger sense of identity and self-worth
Increased capacity for connection and trust
Healing does not mean forgetting what happened. It means no longer being controlled by it.
Get started today! Call for a free 15 minute consultation
stop letting trauma control you
You deserve to be safe and happy.
Still Minds Psychology
2901 W Cypress Creek Rd Suite 114, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
