Aida Cajdric-Vrhovac, Ph.D. - Trauma and Anxiety therapist in Hanover and throughout MA
Are you caught between the pain of the past and the uncertainty of what’s to come?
Are worries keeping you up at night, leaving you feeling exhausted and unmotivated during the day?
Are you feeling trapped by your past, unable to break free and move forward? Do worries keep you awake at night, leaving you tired and unmotivated during the day? Does your body feel restless, and no matter what you try, you can't find calm?
Or perhaps you experience some of the following:
Constantly feeling like you're not good enough
Struggling with feelings of inadequacy in your daily tasks and roles
Difficulty sleeping, or waking up feeling unrested
Internal battles late at night, anticipating and managing potential conflicts in your relationships
Living on edge, constantly fearing the onset of another panic attack
If any of this resonates with you, please know that you're not alone. As a trauma therapist, I’m here to offer the support and guidance you need to move through these challenges and towards the relief you deserve.
If you’re experiencing these feelings, know that you are not alone. As a trauma therapist, I am here to walk alongside you, offering support and guidance as you navigate these challenges and move toward healing and relief.
How Trauma & Anxiety Therapy Work
Your life doesn’t look the way you want it to.
My treatment approach is focused on helping you navigate past trauma and current anxiety or panic attacks by equipping you with coping skills such as mindfulness, grounding, and relaxation techniques to soothe your body. I aim to provide you with a toolbox of strategies to guide you back to your authentic self and true pathway.
As a trained trauma therapist specializing in trauma and PTSD, I utilize evidence-based treatments to safely revisit the past. This process helps you identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts and beliefs, fostering self-compassion along the way.
In addressing anxiety and panic attacks, we work together to calm your body and mind while exploring how fear and worry impact your life. Through this process, we challenge negative self-talk and foster acceptance of fears, empowering you to regain control over your thoughts and emotions.
FAQs about Trauma & Anxiety Work
If you have more questions have a look at the FAQ page or reach out.
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Combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can be highly effective in treating anxiety. CBT helps individuals challenge irrational thoughts, while ACT promotes mindfulness and acceptance of anxious feelings. Integrating both approaches offers a comprehensive strategy for managing anxiety, fostering resilience, and promoting a fulfilling life despite symptoms.
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Trauma therapy differs from regular therapy by focusing specifically on addressing the effects of trauma on mental health and well-being. It utilizes specialized techniques like Cognitive Processing or Exposure therapy to help individuals process and heal from trauma.
Prioritizing safety and stabilization, trauma therapy creates a supportive environment and employs a trauma-informed approach, addressing trauma symptoms such as flashbacks and emotional numbness. Unlike regular therapy, trauma therapy targets trauma symptoms and their underlying causes, offering a specialized and comprehensive approach to healing and recovery.
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Some key indicators include a sudden change in mood and activity, where you're no longer engaging in things you once liked, you're having intrusive and specific repetitive thoughts or nightmares, or you're having feelings of disassociation (feeling like you're watching yourself from above, or on TV).
Throughout your treatment journey, you'll experience…
A reduction in overall symptoms,
Feeling more empowered and resilient with an expanded toolkit available to you at all times.
You'll gain deeper insights into your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, fostering greater self-awareness and understanding.
Enhanced communication skills, empathy, and boundary-setting abilities will pave the way for healthier, more fulfilling relationships with others.
Ultimately, you'll cultivate a deeper understanding of yourself, your values, and your motivations, leading to personal growth and a more authentic life.
