Our specialized grief and trauma counseling services address the underlying wounds that often fuel addiction, providing compassionate, evidence-based treatment to support your healing.
Research shows that trauma and unresolved grief are significant contributing factors to substance use disorders. Addressing these underlying issues is crucial for lasting recovery.
Many individuals turn to substances as a way to cope with traumatic experiences or overwhelming grief. This self-medication often develops into addiction, creating a cycle that requires specialized treatment addressing both the trauma and the substance use.
Trauma changes brain chemistry, affecting areas responsible for decision-making and impulse control
Substances often serve as temporary relief from emotional pain and traumatic memories
Addiction prevents processing of trauma, while unresolved trauma fuels continued substance use
of individuals in substance abuse treatment have experienced trauma
of women in addiction treatment report histories of physical or sexual abuse
of men in addiction treatment have experienced significant trauma
Research shows: Individuals who receive trauma-informed care alongside addiction treatment have significantly better long-term recovery outcomes.
Our experienced counselors are trained to help you process and heal from various forms of trauma and loss.
Trauma responses are unique to each individual. What may seem minor to others can have a significant impact on your life and recovery. Our counselors provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore and heal from any experience that has affected you.
We utilize proven, trauma-informed therapeutic modalities designed specifically for healing trauma while supporting your recovery.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a specialized therapy that helps process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional impact.
Research shows: EMDR is as effective as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and exposure therapy for treating PTSD, often with faster results.
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) helps you examine and challenge thoughts and beliefs related to your trauma, developing healthier ways of thinking.
Ideal for: Individuals who want to understand and change their thought patterns related to trauma while building coping skills.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy adapted specifically for trauma survivors, focusing on safety, choice, and empowerment.
Incorporating mindfulness practices to help manage trauma symptoms and develop present-moment awareness.
Specialized group sessions providing peer support and shared healing experiences in a safe environment.
Grief can be a significant trigger for substance use. Our grief counseling helps you process loss while maintaining your recovery.
Grief doesn’t follow a timeline or predictable pattern. Whether you’re mourning the loss of a person, relationship, or the life you had before addiction, our counselors provide compassionate support tailored to your unique experience.
Support for grief that feels “stuck” or overwhelming, interfering with daily functioning and recovery.
Help processing grief before a loss occurs, such as with a terminal illness diagnosis.
Validation and support for losses that aren’t socially recognized, such as losing relationships due to addiction.
Processing losses that affect entire communities or groups, including overdose deaths and suicide.
Understanding that there’s no “right” way to grieve
Healthy ways to manage grief without turning to substances
Finding meaningful ways to remember and celebrate what you’ve lost
Strengthening your ability to navigate future losses and challenges
Hear from clients who have found healing from trauma and grief while maintaining their recovery.
“EMDR therapy helped me process childhood trauma that I’d been running from my whole life. For the first time, I could talk about what happened without feeling like I was drowning. My sobriety feels so much stronger now.”
Trauma Therapy Client, 18 Months Sober
“After losing my father, I started drinking heavily to numb the pain. The grief counseling here taught me that grieving and staying sober could coexist. I learned to honor my dad’s memory in healthy ways.”
Grief Counseling Client, 2 Years Sober
“The trauma-informed group sessions were incredible. Being with others who understood what I’d been through made me feel less alone. We supported each other through the hardest parts of healing.”
Group Therapy Client, 14 Months Sober
78%
Reduction in PTSD Symptoms
82%
Improved Coping Skills
71%
Long-term Recovery Success
89%
Client Satisfaction
Recognizing when trauma or grief is impacting your recovery is the first step toward healing.
Intrusive thoughts or flashbacks about traumatic events
Avoiding people, places, or situations that remind you of trauma
Hypervigilance or feeling constantly on edge
Difficulty sleeping or frequent nightmares
Emotional numbness or feeling disconnected from others
Using substances to cope with traumatic memories
Intense grief that interferes with daily functioning
Difficulty accepting the reality of your loss
Persistent yearning or searching for what you’ve lost
Anger, bitterness, or difficulty trusting others
Feeling that life has no meaning or purpose
Using substances to avoid or numb grief feelings
Trauma and grief can feel overwhelming, but healing is possible. Our experienced counselors are here to support you through this difficult journey while protecting your recovery.
Schedule a ConsultationAs a non-profit organization, we’re dedicated to providing trauma-informed care that recognizes the widespread impact of trauma and integrates knowledge about trauma into all aspects of our services.
Physical and emotional safety for clients and staff
Shared decision-making and respect for client voice
Recognizing and addressing cultural and historical trauma
“Healing happens in relationship – the relationship between counselor and client, and between group members who share similar experiences.”
