Trauma Therapy In Oxford, CT

At Mountain Laurel Wellness, our trained therapists will help you navigate your trauma, find healing, and regain peace.

We will partner with you on your journey towards healing from trauma.

Mountain Laurel Wellness in Oxford, CT, offers a supportive and nurturing environment for individuals navigating the complexities of trauma. This specialized form of therapy focuses on understanding the profound impact that traumatic experiences can have on a person's emotional and physical well-being. With the guidance of trained therapists, clients are encouraged to express their feelings, confront their experiences, and develop effective coping strategies. Therapy may involve a combination of talk therapy, mindfulness techniques, and targeted interventions, all aimed at helping individuals regain a sense of control and peace in their lives. The journey toward healing often involves validating the client’s experiences and empowering them to rebuild trust in themselves and their surroundings.

Signs You May Be Living with Unresolved Trauma

Maybe you’re noticing:

  • Frequent feelings of fear, anger, or sadness, or emotional numbness and detachment.

  • Reliving traumatic events through vivid memories, nightmares, or flashbacks.

  • Steering clear of people, places, or activities that remind you of the trauma, and withdrawing from others.

  • Unexplained aches, tension, sleep problems, or feeling "on edge" most of the time.

  • Feeling constantly alert or jumpy, expecting danger even in safe situations.

  • Difficulty trusting others, staying connected, or managing intimacy and boundaries.

  • Persistent feelings of shame, guilt, or believing you don’t deserve happiness.

  • Trouble focusing, remembering, or feeling mentally foggy.

  • Struggling to move forward, feeling trapped in past emotions or patterns.

Our skilled trauma therapists can help.

How EMDR Works

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured approach which allows individuals to process and integrate traumatic memories in a safe and systematic manner. During EMDR sessions, the therapist guides clients to recall distressing events while engaging in specific rhythmic bilateral stimulation, which can include guided eye movements or tapping. This process helps in reprocessing the memories, reducing their emotive charge, and allowing clients to reframe and construct new, positive beliefs about themselves. EMDR promotes adaptive integration of memories fostering emotional resilience and psychological balance. It is a dynamic approach with profound efficacy, particularly for trauma, PTSD, and related disorders.

Trauma Therapy with Mountain Laurel Wellness will involve:

Establishing Safety and Trust:


A strong, supportive therapeutic relationship is the foundation of trauma healing. We’ll create a space where you feel safe, seen, and empowered to begin your journey.

Understanding Triggers and Their Impact:


You’ll gain insight into the specific triggers and patterns that stem from trauma—and how they affect your emotions, behaviors, and relationships today.

Developing Coping Strategies for Trauma Symptoms:


Together, we’ll build practical tools to manage symptoms like hypervigilance, dissociation, flashbacks, and anxiety, helping you regain a sense of control.

Processing Traumatic Memories:


Using evidence-based methods like EMDR, we’ll gently process past experiences in a way that promotes integration and healing—at a pace that feels right for you.

Enhancing Emotional Regulation and Mindfulness:


You’ll learn skills to navigate overwhelming emotions, stay grounded in the present, and respond to stress in healthier, more adaptive ways.

Building a Personalized Toolkit for Resilience:


We’ll collaborate on creating a self-care and coping plan that reflects your strengths, needs, and values—so you can feel more empowered in your daily life.

Fostering Connection and Healthy Relationships:


Trauma can disrupt connection. We’ll explore how to set boundaries, rebuild trust, and deepen your relationships with others—and with yourself.

Creating a Future-Focused Plan for Growth:


As healing unfolds, we’ll work together to set meaningful goals, nurture your sense of purpose, and support ongoing growth beyond the trauma.

“The mind can process a traumatic event when it is allowed to do so in a safe, supported enviornment.”

-Francine shapiro, EMDR Creator and author