Trauma Counseling
Hope for an Abundant Life
Traumatic events, both big and small, can negatively affect the way partners interact with each other. Left untreated, trauma can destroy a relationship.
A Biopsychosocial Approach to Trauma
Our Trauma Counseling considers the biological, psychological and social factors of trauma.
The symptoms of trauma include:
- Biological: chronic pain, inflammation, brain injury, brain chemistry.
- Psychological: distorted thought patterns, depression, anxiety.
- Social: isolation and withdrawal.

Holistic Treatment
Both the mind and body are affected by a traumatic event, and more so by repeated, ongoing traumas.
Our mission is to understand, assess and treat a trauma survivor's biopsychosocial pain.
Our mission is to understand, assess and treat a trauma survivor's biopsychosocial pain.

Impact of Trauma on Couples
Trauma can enter a relationship through betrayal, childhood trauma or a horrific event experienced as an adult.
Trauma destabilizes the survivor. The overwhelming pain or fear from the trauma can hinder the person from forming or sustaining intimate relationships.
Intimacy requires trust and vulnerability. However, for a trauma survivor, trust and vulnerability are seen as threats rather than building blocks for connecting.
Intimacy requires trust and vulnerability. However, for a trauma survivor, trust and vulnerability are seen as threats rather than building blocks for connecting.
Gottman Method +
Trauma Counseling
Healing is within reach. Each person deserves to feel safe and loved.
We have integrated our Gottman Method and Trauma Professional specialties to help couples rebuilt trust, friendship and intimacy, and explore ways to share and support partners’ life dreams.




“The trauma was unbearable and intolerable. Through the hard work and patience of couples therapy, the hurt and anger gave way to forgiveness and empathy.”
Professional Help
Delivered to You in 3 Ways
Find Connection & Safety
Rebuild your friendship with your partner.
Move away from vilifying your loved ones.
Discover how to give and receive affection.
Become aware of your feelings and learn to articulate them.
Replace despair, isolation, depression and anxiety with hope and love.

Replace despair, isolation, depression and anxiety with hope and love.
Book A Session
We are now accepting new clients for Private Therapy Services.
Our rates are reasonable. We do not accept insurance.
Call
719-494-7412
caralee@principleskills.com

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