Trauma Therapy in Broward County

Trauma therapy at Challenges Conquered Counseling helps Broward County adults and adolescents whose body and mind are still reacting to something in the past. We start with practical stability, not the story, and you set the pace. Sessions are at our Fort Lauderdale office or by secure video.

What trauma leaves behind

Trauma is not only what happened. It is what your mind and body kept doing afterward to keep you safe, long after the danger passed. People describe being jumpy for no reason, going numb in the middle of a conversation, steering around whole parts of their own life, or feeling fine for months and then flattened by something small.

You do not have to rank what happened against anyone else's story. One clear event such as an accident, an assault, a death or a frightening medical experience counts. So does a childhood where nothing was predictable and there is no single incident to point to.

Stability comes first

Therapy begins with practical footing, not with telling the story. Before anything harder, we make sure you have ways to manage the moments when your nervous system spikes: grounding, steady breathing, and knowing your own early warning signs.

Only when that footing holds do we start on the harder material, and only at a pace you set. Feeling worse for weeks on end is not a sign that therapy is working, and we adjust if that happens.

Approaches your therapist may use

The approach depends on you. It may include EMDR, which has its own page for EMDR trauma therapy in Broward County, cognitive work aimed at the beliefs trauma left behind, or body-aware methods for symptoms that show up physically.

If faith is part of how you make sense of what happened, see our page on faith-based trauma therapy. If low mood has settled in alongside everything else, depression therapy in Broward County addresses that directly.

Across the county

We work with adults and adolescents from Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Coral Springs, Plantation, Davie and Hollywood. Broward is long, so the drive can be part of why people put off calling. Our office at 800 E Cypress Creek Rd, Suite 431 is a short trip for many in the northern and central parts of the county.

When it is not, secure video lets you do the same work from a room at home where you feel safe. The goal is not to erase what happened. It is to reach a place where the memory is part of your history rather than something that takes over an ordinary Tuesday.

Living with it day to day

Trauma often shows up in routines first. Sleep gets thin, crowded stores or traffic start to feel unsafe, and a certain smell or date can pull you back. In therapy we keep a running list of those triggers with you, so that over time they become something you can predict and respond to rather than something that ambushes you.

Family and partners are affected too. With your permission we can talk about how the people close to you can help without pushing, and what they can do when you are having a hard moment.

Starting

We accept many major insurance plans and verify your benefits before the first session. Call (954) 600-9403 or request an appointment. If you would rather start from the Fort Lauderdale page, see trauma therapy in Fort Lauderdale, or meet our Fort Lauderdale therapists.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to talk about what happened in the first session?

No. Therapy begins with stabilization, which means building practical ways to manage distress before any of the harder material. You decide when and how much to share, and we never push you to relive something before you are ready. Many people start by simply learning what to expect and how sessions are paced.

What if I cannot point to one specific event?

That is common, and it still counts. Some people grew up in a home where things were never predictable or safe. There may be no single incident, only a lasting sense of being on guard. Both patterns are taken seriously and both can be worked with.

Is trauma therapy the same as EMDR?

No. EMDR is one approach your therapist may use. Others include cognitive work on the beliefs trauma left behind and body-aware methods for physical symptoms. Your therapist will explain the options and choose with you based on your needs and comfort.

Do you see teenagers for trauma?

We work with adults and adolescents. For younger teens, parents are usually involved in a way that suits the situation, and sessions are paced to the teen. Call (954) 600-9403 and we will talk through what fits your family, including how involved a parent should be.

Can I do trauma therapy by video from home?

Yes. Secure video is available across Florida, and many Broward clients choose it when the drive is long or when they feel safer at home. You can also mix office and video sessions if your schedule changes, so a long week does not mean a missed one.