Many people have experience traumatic events. These vary from rape to combat to childhood abusive experiences. Others have been in car wrecks, terrorist attacks or natural disasters.All of these types of experiences have the potential to have a negative long-term impact on your mental health. Often, people do not realize that some of the symptoms they are having are related to their history of trauma. Here is a link to a description of some symptoms you may be experiencing. What is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?People who have experienced trauma can be treated effectively. I will assess your specific situation and help you develop the skills you need to address the continuing stresses you are experiencing. I will help you examine how the trauma has impacted your life, and help you learn how to make the life changes you've been wanting to make.