Up to 70% of adults will experience a traumatic event in their lives. 20% of those adults will go on to develop a trauma-related response or mental health disorder from these adverse events. The memories and emotions that stem from a traumatic event can be debilitating. They can trigger alcohol or drug abuse, and the distressing symptoms of a mental health disorder. Although trauma and trauma-related disorders and emotional problems can be debilitating, there is hope for victims. Many different types of therapy can treat the distressing symptoms of trauma-related disorders. Trauma therapy is one such technique that is highly beneficial for trauma victims.

Austin Trauma Therapy Center (ATTC) is one such firm that offers trauma therapies. Their therapists and licensed professional counselors celebrate all aspects of theirr diversity and similarities. They focus on whole-person healing. They have a diverse team of culturally sensitive, ethical, and skilled associates ready to provide support to you in your therapeutic healing journey. All of their mental health associates are required to have training in Trauma-Informed practices and all of the team members have a social justice-oriented background. Their professional Austin team consists of:

• Therapists & Counselors, social workers (Licensed professional counselor LPC, Marriage and Family Counselor- LMFT, Psychologist – Dr)

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

• Nutritionists

• ABA Therapist, who also works as their Neurodiverse Accommodation Specialist

• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Giving the Best Care Possible to Patients with Trauma Histories

Psychiatrist Services: Finding a psychiatrist in Austin Texas can be a bit daunting. Finding someone who is trauma-informed, competent and knowledgeable about mental health and psychiatry is even more challenging. If you find yourself on Google, make sure you are searching for psychiatrists or a psychiatric nurse practitioner in Austin, TX who is board certified, with years of experience in psychiatry which includes experience with psychiatric evaluations. Psychiatrists should also be knowledgeable in mental health disorders, medication management, and offer a specialized treatment plan. Having a mental health care professional or psychiatrist at your side is essential to making sure you get the help you need when it’s most needed and to get an accurate diagnosis at your psychiatry appointment. This is one thing they do at Austin Trauma Therapy Center. Psychology today can be another resource to research medical professionals and a psychiatrist who are also in the Greater Austin Psychiatry Field.

EMDR Therapist: An EMDR Therapist in Austin, TX can help you by allowing you to live more fully in the present. It also allows you to reprocess the disturbing memories or thoughts through bilateral stimulation. The process is rapid, and any disturbing experiences, if they occur at all, last for a comparatively short period of time. Nevertheless, you need to be aware of, and willing to experience, the strong feelings and disturbing thoughts, which sometimes occur during sessions. It is not appropriate for everyone. EMDR is evidence-based and research has shown to reduce the number of therapy/counseling sessions with the use of EMDR. Read more about what to expect with EMDR Therapy.

Nutritionist: Dietitian Nutritionists typically have years of experience with nutritional counseling and help people with food sensitivities or food allergies make lifestyle changes to improve overall health and weight goals. Proper nutrition from healthy food eating increases healthy lifestyle, energy regulation, and proper gut health and improves physical health. The firm provides one-on-one nutrition education counseling, dietetic internship, women’s health, intuitive eating, weight loss, and/or weight management from their private practice office located in Austin, TX. At their Trauma Therapy Center, the Nutritionists and Nutrition Counseling Services can help patient with meal planning, good nutrition intervention, mental health from one of their functional nutritional therapy practitioner, address women’s concerns, and a offers a holistic approach from their licensed dietitian.

Anger Management Therapy: Anger is our response to what they have interpreted as a potential threat. Anger management is simply how ATTC controls that response, in a healthy way. Unhealthy ways to control or reduce anger often include substance use, which can lead to addiction. They can help with both (anger management and/or addiction). If you are experiencing anger, they’d love to speak with you more about how counseling and treatment can help you with anger management. Additionally, Aggression Replacement Training (ART) is a cognitive behavioral intervention for the reduction of aggressive and violent behavior (anger management), originally focused on adolescents. It is a multimodal program that has three components: Social skills, Anger Control Training, and Moral Reasoning.

Diana Anzaldua | President & CEO

Diana Anzaldua is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher in Central Texas. As the founder and owner of Austin Trauma Therapy Center, she teaches clients new skills for coping and adapting to the daily stresses of life so they can live the life they imagined by connecting them to their true authentic self. Diana has been featured in industry magazines & websites such as Bustle, Hello Giggles, Yahoo, PBS, and more.

"With ATTC, you can embark on a transformative journey toward recovery and well-being, supported by experts dedicated to helping you overcome the challenges of trauma and achieve a healthier, happier life."