Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy for PTSD Recovery in Rockville, MD
If you’re reading this, you or someone you care about may be experiencing the heavy weight of trauma. This could be from a single overwhelming event or from the cumulative effects of ongoing difficult experiences like childhood trauma, relationship struggles, or chronic stress. Perhaps you’re a young professional dealing with anxiety triggered by past trauma, a service member or veteran who has been diagnosed with PTSD, a member of the LGBTQIA+ community looking for therapy that affirms your identity, or someone whose past traumatic experiences continue to surface, disrupting your life and relationships. No matter what your journey is, you’ve come to the right place and we would be happy to support you.
We specialize in mindfulness-based psychotherapy and holistic methods for PTSD recovery and offer compassionate sessions to help you to overcome trauma, either virtually or in our offices in Rockville, MD. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can affect your ability to feel and express emotions, it can make relationships more difficult, and impact your day to day life. When traumas surface, multiple symptoms might occur, such as intrusive thoughts or memories, high levels of anxiety or panic, feeling numb emotionally, hypervigilance, or feeling like it’s hard to feel safe in your connections with others. You might find yourself feeling constantly on edge, disconnected, or overwhelmed by situations that other people might think are normal. Trauma can deplete your energy, making it harder to move forward and grow in your life, which is why it’s important to address it.
Research has consistently demonstrated that mindfulness-based approaches can be highly effective in PTSD recovery. Studies show that mindfulness practices significantly reduce symptoms of anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and emotional distress associated with PTSD. Mindfulness brings in a gentle approach and awareness that allows you to gradually process and release traumatic memories and events. Mindfulness can also be used as part of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) or other therapeutic modalities.
We strive to provide trauma-informed care. Our approach generally combines cognitive-behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices, as well as holistic methods for releasing stress and letting past memories go. Mindfulness-based psychotherapy is uniquely suited to trauma recovery because it guides you toward having increased self-awareness and emotional resilience, bringing you closer to acceptance. Through the sessions, you can learn to manage emotional reactivity, respond thoughtfully rather than impulsively to triggers, and gradually rebuild a sense of safety and control.
Our therapists have experience working with a diverse range of trauma survivors, including those with anxiety, unresolved trauma, war trauma, natural disaster survivors, or individuals seeking affirmative and identity-honoring support. We understand how your inner world is complex and that it interacts with your identity, relationships, and daily functioning.
The focus in therapy is not just about reducing trauma symptoms — it’s about reclaiming your life, bringing back joy, and building meaningful relationships. Because we use an integrative and holistic approach, it empowers you with tools and coping skills that help you to remain resilient and emotionally strong. You learn how to move through the world in a more empowered way, so that you can get back your life again.
We invite you to take the first step toward healing. Reach out today to schedule a session or a consultation. We’ll help you chart a course toward more peacefulness in your life.