Trauma Therapy in Virginia Beach
Trauma-informed care to help you feel grounded, whole, and in control again.
Healing from Trauma is possible… and it can start today
Trauma doesn’t have to define who you are. Whether you're an adult seeking to heal from past wounds, a teen navigating the complexities of trauma, or a couple trying to reconnect, you're not alone in this journey.
We believe that healing is possible for everyone. Our work is rooted in understanding, compassion, and a commitment to helping you rebuild your life with clarity, strength, and peace.
Together, we’ll explore your unique experiences and provide you with the tools to face life’s challenges with confidence, build stronger relationships, and rediscover a sense of hope. It’s time to take the first step towards a brighter future.
Trauma & Dissociative Disorders
At Restore Counseling & Wellness, we specialize in working with trauma and dissociative disorders with care, compassion, and deep respect for your lived experience. Whether you’ve experienced a single overwhelming event or long-term, complex trauma, we understand how it can affect every part of your life—including memory, identity, relationships, and your connection to your body. Dissociation is a protective response, not a flaw—and in therapy, we gently explore these patterns at your pace, helping you feel safer, more connected, and more whole. You don’t have to navigate this alone. With the right support, healing is not only possible—it’s within reach.
The Many Faces of Trauma
PTSD
IPost-Traumatic Stress Disorder can develop after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event. You might notice flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, or a sense of being stuck in the past. We provide a calm, grounded space to safely process what happened and help your nervous system find relief and regulation again.
Complex Trauma
Complex trauma often comes from prolonged or repeated experiences—like childhood neglect, emotional abuse, or unsafe relationships. Its effects can feel woven into your sense of self. We take a gentle, relational approach that honors all parts of your story and helps you reclaim safety, connection, and self-trust over time.
Military Trauma
Service-related trauma can impact every aspect of life, from sleep and mood to relationships and identity. Whether you’re a veteran or an active service member, we understand the weight of what you’ve carried. Therapy offers a confidential, non-judgmental space to begin releasing that burden—one step at a time.
Medical Trauma
Medical procedures, chronic illness, or misdiagnoses can leave lasting emotional and physiological scars. Even when the physical recovery is over, your body might still be in survival mode. We help you process what your body remembers, reconnect with trust, and move forward with more ease and self-compassion.
Single Event Trauma
Even one overwhelming experience—like an accident, assault, or natural disaster—can have a lasting impact. If something has shaken your sense of safety, you’re not alone. Therapy helps make sense of the shock, ease the emotional weight, and gently restore a sense of control and calm.
Dissociative Disorders
Dissociation is the mind’s way of protecting us during overwhelming experiences. You may feel detached from your body, your memories, or even your sense of self—and it can be confusing or frightening when it happens without warning. Whether you're navigating depersonalization, dissociative amnesia, or Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), we approach this work with deep compassion, patience, and respect.
You are not broken. These responses developed for a reason—and together, we’ll create a space where all parts of you are welcomed and supported. Through steady, relational work, you can begin to feel more grounded, more connected, and more whole.
