A lens through which licensed, trained therapists view their clients—taking into account the complex impact of trauma on emotional well-being, nervous system regulation, and behavior.

Different from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-informed therapists can recognize and view trauma-related behaviors as an individual’s best and most resilient attempt to manage, cope with, and rise above his, her or their experience of trauma—and not merely or even necessarily through a Western pathological or diagnostic perspective.

From Kelly
I want to invite and encourage you to comment below if you are a certified practitioner—or if you would recommend the certified practitioner you work(ed) with, any specializations they may focus on, and the most impactful part of your work together. Let’s share resources from far and wide to support others in their search for the right trauma-informed therapist.