If you’ve experienced or witnessed an occasion that overwhelmed you to the point that it follows you wherever you go, that could be trauma. It’s rarely about the event itself—it’s how your nervous system and mind respond during and after the experience. Trauma treatment gets to the root of that response. At Thrive Health, a telehealth practice licensed in California, Texas, and New York, we support teens, young adults, children, and parents navigating the effects of trauma with compassionate, evidence-based therapy.
The Different Types of Trauma
Trauma can have many forms depending on the nature of its cause:
- Acute trauma — Caused by a single distressing event, such as an accident, medical crisis, or sudden loss
- Chronic trauma — Response to ongoing stressors like bullying, repeated conflict, or prolonged instability
- Complex trauma — Develops due to repeated interpersonal harm, often in relationships where a person should have felt safe
- Developmental trauma — Happens during early experiences that shape attachment, safety, and self-worth
- Secondary or vicarious trauma — Refers to the emotional toll of hearing about or supporting someone else’s trauma
Symptoms may include anxiety, irritability, sleep problems, intrusive memories, panic, difficulty concentrating, or a constant sense of being “on edge.” For some, trauma shows up as changes in relationships, school performance, or eating and body image concerns.
How Trauma Therapy Can Help
Trauma therapy helps you feel safer in your body, understand your triggers, and rebuild a sense of control. You’ll learn important grounding skills to process things at a manageable pace. Therapy can also shift the negative beliefs that trauma leaves behind. At Thrive Health, we integrate evidence-based mental health care with a holistic perspective, supporting mind-body practices for long-term healing. If trauma is impacting your life or your child’s well-being, schedule a consultation with our team today! We serve clients through online therapy in CA, TX, and NY.