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Expert Trauma Therapy Services
in Atlanta, Georgia

Healing your Mind And Body

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Hello friend – we’re so glad you found us. Our trauma-informed therapists understand how overwhelming life can feel when you’re carrying the weight of traumatic pain.

Please know, you are not broken. You’ve been hurt, and in the same way you’d go to the doctor for a physical injury, working with a trauma-informed therapist can help you heal emotional wounds. 

Trauma therapy is a gentle, evidence-based approach that helps you manage and reduce the mental, emotional, and physical impact of trauma. Together, we’ll work to reduce emotional triggers and help you reconnect with your body in a safe, supported way. 

Whether you visit us in one of our Atlanta offices or meet with a therapist online, our trauma therapy services are available both in-person and via telehealth for residents across Georgia.

Our trauma-informed therapists  are standing by to help support your journey toward healing and post-traumatic growth. 

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What is trauma?

Understanding Trauma and It's Impact

There are many different types of trauma, and the impact of each can vary depending not just on what happened, but also on how long it lasted, when it occurred, and how supported you felt afterward. No matter what form it takes, trauma is real — and healing is possible. Understanding the different types of trauma can help you make sense of your experiences and begin the process of healing the hurt.

  • Acute trauma: A single overwhelming event, such as an accident, assault, or natural disaster.
  • Chronic trauma: Multiple or ongoing distressing events where your safety or wellbeing was compromised repeatedly over time, like abuse, neglect, or life in a high-stress environment.
  • Complex trauma: Exposure to multiple different types of trauma, often with an interpersonal or relational element.
  • Developmental trauma: Traumatic experience(s) that occurred in early childhood, including attachment wounds, that disrupt emotional and/or neurological growth.
  • Generational trauma: The emotional and psychological effects of trauma passed down through families or communities.
  • Vicarious trauma: The emotional residue of witnessing or supporting others through their trauma.

Symptoms of Trauma

The severity and nature of trauma’s impact on an individual’s life varies from person to person, however common trauma symptoms include: 

  • Emotional symptoms: Anxiety, depression, anger, fear, irritability, numbness, emotional distancing, etc.
  • Psychological symptoms: Flashbacks, intrusive memories, dissociation, brain fog, sleeping difficulties, nightmares, etc. 
  • Physical symptoms: Chronic pain, fatigue, headaches, tension, digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, etc.
  • Relational symptoms: Difficulty trusting others, feeling disconnected, struggling with intimacy, emotional withdrawal, isolation, etc.

Our trauma-informed therapists work with you to identify the root cause of these symptoms, process the underlying trauma, and develop strategies to heal and regain control over your emotional, mental, physical, and relational well-being.

How Trauma Therapy Works

Because trauma impacts the body, trauma therapy is designed to go deeper than traditional talk therapy. With this in mind, we create a safe, supportive space for you to heal at your own pace and incorporate somatic techniques to help you reconnect with your body. During a trauma therapy session, we’ll help manage emotional triggers and build new, healthier responses to stress and complex emotions. We’ll also guide you in understanding how to regulate your nervous system so you can restore both your sense of safety and your sense of self.

At Richmont, we believe that trauma is nuanced, and healing is never one size fits all. To help you reach your healing goals, our multi-functional trauma experts will personalize their approach to suit your specific needs and preference. Our trauma therapists specialize in multiple different polyvagal-based, empirically validated modalities to help address the unique emotional and physiological aspects of trauma you are experiencing. 

Our trauma therapy services are offered both in-person and virtually for residents of Georgia.

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Types of Trauma Therapy

One of the reasons why trauma therapy is so effective is because it doesn’t just help you manage the symptoms of trauma – it helps you foster deeper resilience, emotional strength, and post-traumatic growth. From polyvagal-based techniques to somatic interventions, our multi-functional clinicians are trained to help you go from surviving to thriving. Therapeutic interventions they may utilize in your treatment include:  

  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) – A therapeutic approach that helps clients process and heal from traumatic memories.
  • Somatic Experiencing – Focuses on releasing trauma stored in the body by tuning in to the body’s sensations.
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) – Helps clients identify and heal different parts of themselves impacted by trauma.
  • Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) – Aims to help clients process emotions in a safe and structured way, especially within relationships.
  • Attachment-Based Therapy – Focuses on healing attachment wounds that affect relationships and emotional regulation.
  • Polyvagal Theory-Informed Therapy – Focuses on the nervous system’s role in trauma and healing, aiming to restore a sense of safety and balance.
  • Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy – A healing-oriented, attachment-based approach that helps clients process core emotional experiences in a safe, supportive relationship

"Mental health problems don't define who you are. They are something you experience. You walk in the rain and you feel the rain, but you are not the rain." - Matt Haig

Is Trauma Therapy the Right Fit For You?

Trauma therapy is a body-centered, evidence-based approach designed to help you gently process unresolved trauma stored in your nervous system. If you’ve participated in traditional talk therapy before but didn’t find the relief you were hoping for, trauma therapy may be a good next step. Additionally…

Trauma therapy may be right for you if:

  • You’ve tried talk therapy but still feel stuck in old emotional patterns. 
  • You found traditional talk therapy overwhelming, triggering, or even re-traumatizing. 
  • You feel the emotional weight of your past everywhere you go  
  • You’re often hijacked by triggers you can’t always predict or control. 
  • You’re looking for a deeper path to healing—not just insight, but transformation. 
  • You’re ready to feel grounded, calm, and safe in your own skin again. 
  • You’re willing to gently face what’s beneath the surface—and move forward with support.

Our trauma-informed therapists are here to help you reconnect with your body, regulate your nervous system, and reclaim your sense of self and agency. If you are interested in learning more about our trauma therapy services for adolescents (12+) and adults, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have and/or schedule a discovery call. 

Your next step on the path toward healing

Wounds can be redeemed. The pain your body has been holding onto can be released. Your brain can rebuild its sense of safety, and your nervous system can relearn how to regulate itself. At Richmont, we are honored to walk alongside our courageous clients as they process past pain and step into a new season of healing, wholeness, and growth.

To learn more about how trauma therapy works at Richmont or to schedule an appointment, 

please contact us via the link below or call us directly at: 770-575-9393

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