Health, Medical, and Accident Trauma Therapy

Health, Medical, and Accident Trauma Therapy

Heal from the past, make peace with your body, and move forward with expert guidance

Trauma from health crises, medical events, or accidents can have long-lasting effects on your emotional and physical well-being. Our experienced counselors provide a supportive space to help you process these experiences and reclaim your life.

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What is Health and Medical Trauma?

Health and medical trauma refers to the emotional and psychological distress caused by medical emergencies, chronic illnesses, or accidents. These events can leave lasting scars,
both visible and invisible. Common sources of trauma include:

  • Serious Accidents: Workplace injuries, vehicle collisions, or falls.
  • Medical Crises or Errors: Surgeries, chronic illnesses, life-threatening diseases, or unexpected complications.
  • Hospitalization: Isolation, invasive procedures, or prolonged treatment.
  • Abuse-like symptoms: a sense of being violated, not listened to, or disrespected.

You are not alone—health and medical trauma therapy can help you process these experiences and begin your path to healing.

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Let’s face it: modern healthcare can be a huge blessing, but it can also be profoundly
traumatizing. A doctor who doesn’t properly obtain your consent, a well-meaning surgeon who
makes a significant mistake, a nurse who doesn’t acknowledge and respond to your physical
distress properly.

We appreciate our healthcare people: but they’re human too, often dealing
with burnout and their own struggles. And sometimes, things just really go sideways.

Other times, the care is on point but you’ve experienced a traumatic injury and your family members have to make choices for you that are the right ones, but traumatizing. These experiences can
leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or uncertain about the future. Healing is possible,
and we’re here to support you every step of the way.

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The Impact of Health
and Medical Trauma

Trauma from accidents or medical events doesn’t just affect your body—it can also disrupt your emotional well-being and relationships.

You may experience:

Anxiety
Anxiety

Fear of future health issues or accidents

Avoidance
Avoidance

Difficulty seeking medical care, avoidance of social situations or returning to work.

Emotional Distress
Emotional Distress

Betrayal, violation, or feelings of helplessness

Physical Symptoms
Physical Symptoms

Complications from treatment, hypervigilance, and fatigue

These challenges do not define you. With the right support, you can heal and regain control of your life.

Health and Medical Trauma Therapy – How We Help

Our trauma-focused therapy provides a pathway to recovery, combining evidence-based techniques with compassionate care. Health and medical trauma therapy is designed to help you make sense of overwhelming medical experiences and move toward emotional and psychological healing. We guide you through:

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Processing the Trauma

Work through your emotions and memories safely and effectively

2

Rebuilding Resilience

Develop tools to manage anxiety, rebuild confidence, and regain independence

3

Restoring Control

Learn strategies to navigate health care, work, or daily life with less fear

We specialize in proven trauma recovery methods, including EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and Internal Family Systems, all tailored to your unique experiences and goals.

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Our Expertise in Health
and Medical Trauma Therapy

Our highly trained counselors specialize in helping individuals recover from the emotional and
psychological effects of health and medical trauma

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Overwhelmed by the options? Schedule a Free Consultation and we’ll help you choose the right team member

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Jeremiah Palmer
Jeremiah Palmer MAMFT, CACFT Associate | Immediate availability

Jeremiah is a warm and direct therapist who helps individuals and couples find the deeper roots of their challenges. He specializes in healing from trauma, overcoming addiction, and building healthier relationships. Drawing on his unique insights into family dynamics, Jeremiah helps you reconnect with your authentic self and create lasting change. Click to learn how you can start your journey with him.

Melissa Bonnell
Melissa Bonnell MAMFT, CACFT Associate, CCC | Immediate availability

Melissa is a warm and experienced marriage and family therapist with a passion for helping people heal their most important relationships. She specializes in helping couples repair trust after betrayal and guiding individuals to reconnect with themselves. With her compassionate, non-judgmental approach, clients feel safe and deeply understood. Click to see if Melissa is the right therapist to walk alongside you on your journey.

Verlynda Simonyi-Gindele
Verlynda Simonyi-Gindele MAMFT, CACFT Associate | Immediate availability

Verlynda Simonyi-Gindele is a compassionate therapist and co-founder of Therapevo Counseling. She specializes in adolescents, young adults, couples, and trauma recovery. With a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy, Verlynda integrates Emotionally Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Brainspotting to support clients through challenges like infidelity, betrayal, and emotional struggles. She provides a compassionate, empathetic environment for healing, helping individuals and couples navigate difficult life transitions. Verlynda is also the co-host of the “Normalize Therapy” podcast and hosts an annual Christian Marriage Cruise.

Lilien Kovács-Hélisz
Lilien Kovács-Hélisz MA, RCC | Immediate availability

Lilien Kovács-Hélisz is a compassionate Registered Clinical Counsellor specializing in trauma therapy, couples counseling, and addiction recovery. With a Master’s in Psychology and certifications in EMDR, Schema Therapy, and Family Therapy, she integrates multiple therapeutic approaches to support clients through personal growth and healing. Lilien focuses on creating a safe, empathetic environment for clients to explore their challenges. She works with individuals, teens, and families, helping them build resilience, self-compassion, and navigate life’s transitions with confidence.

Ricky Aguilar
Ricky Aguilar MAMFT, RCC | Immediate availability

Ricky Aguilar is a compassionate therapist specializing in family and couples counseling, pornography addiction, and trauma recovery. With a B.S. in Counselling Psychology and an M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy, Ricky uses systemic approaches like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Fluent in English and Spanish, he offers a culturally sensitive approach, working with adolescents, young adults, and families to process emotions and foster healthier relationships. Ricky is passionate about helping clients navigate challenges and build stronger connections.

Cara Pederson
Cara Pederson MC, RCT, CACFT Associate | Immediate availability

Cara Pederson is a dedicated therapist specializing in trauma recovery, relationship issues, and mental health support. With a Master of Counselling and training in various therapeutic modalities, including the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy, she helps individuals and couples heal from anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Cara's compassionate, non-judgmental approach creates a safe space for clients to explore their emotions and build a path toward healing, clarity, and personal growth.

Korey Reimer
Korey Reimer MC, CCC | Immediate availability

Korey Reimer brings to his work as a therapist over 15 years of experience in ministry, offering a compassionate, empathetic approach to therapy. He specializes in helping individuals, couples, and adolescents navigate anxiety, betrayal trauma, pornography addiction, and spiritual issues. Korey uses Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Emotion-Focused therapy to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for growth. He is passionate about helping clients achieve personal healing and wholeness, fostering meaningful therapeutic relationships and offering guidance on life's challenges.

Shemiya Ruud
Shemiya Ruud MC, CCC, CACFT Associate | Immediate availability

Shemiya Ruud specializes in couples, family counseling, and trauma recovery. Drawing from Emotionally Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and attachment-based interventions, Shemiya creates a warm, client-centered approach to help individuals and families reach their goals. She has a passion for guiding clients through relational challenges, including grief, addiction, and childhood trauma. With a focus on systemic healing, Shemiya values a collaborative, strengths-based approach, allowing clients to navigate their unique journeys to healing and growth.

Dianne Kuglin
Dianne Kuglin MA, MC, CT, CPC, CCAC | Immediate availability

Dianne specializes in addiction, trauma, and relationship challenges. With a Master of Counselling and certifications in addiction counseling, she helps individuals and couples navigate issues like sex and porn addiction, infidelity, and grief. Dianne’s solution-focused approach empowers clients to heal and rebuild. Combining professional expertise with personal experience, she creates a supportive space for growth and transformation, guiding clients toward healthier relationships and well-being.

Jessica Myles
Jessica Myles CACFT Student Member | Immediate availability

Jessica Myles is an intern therapist completing her Master of Arts in Couples and Family Therapy. Bringing ten years of experience in the helping field to her work as a therapist, Jessica specializes in couples therapy, pre-marital counseling, divorce therapy, and supporting neurodivergent couples. She incorporates Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy (STST) in her work. Jessica provides a compassionate, safe space for clients to explore their emotions, boundaries, and healing, helping them navigate life’s challenges and find growth and self-discovery.

Ron de Jager
Ron de Jager MC, CCC, DMA | Immediate availability

Ron is a therapist with a unique background as a Professor of Music. His experience taught him how trauma and stress are held in the body, giving him a deep and compassionate perspective. He specializes in helping people heal from trauma, anxiety, and addiction, with a particular focus on performers. Ron provides a safe, non-judgmental space to help you find freedom and resilience.

Mari Lee Ayers
Mari Lee Ayers MA, CPC, CT | Available next week

Mari Lee Ayers specializes in building healthier relationships, co-dependency, 12-step recovery, trauma, and grief. Mari Lee takes an eclectic approach, incorporating Attachment Theory, Neuroscience, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. She believes in a holistic, client-centered process, guiding individuals toward self-compassion and healing. Mari Lee offers tailored interventions and tools to empower clients in their personal growth and transformation.

Christal Wilson
Christal Wilson MDiv, RP | Available next week

Christal Wilson is a compassionate therapist specializing in relationship enhancement, trauma recovery, and life transitions. With a Master of Divinity in Clinical Counseling, she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and trauma-informed approaches to support individuals, couples, and families. Christal is certified in EMDR and Sex Addiction Therapy, offering a personalized, empathetic approach to help clients heal, rebuild self-esteem, and navigate challenges. Her warm and creative style empowers clients to grow and find resilience.

Jeremy Zacharias
Jeremy Zacharias MAMFT, MDiv, RMFT, CCC | Waitlisting

Jeremy Zacharias specializes in building healthy relationships, trauma healing, and addiction recovery. With a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Master of Divinity, he draws from Emotionally Focused Therapy, Systems Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy to help clients navigate challenges. Jeremy’s client-centered approach fosters a compassionate, conversational space where individuals, couples, and families can explore new perspectives and unlock personal growth. He is passionate about helping clients strengthen relationships and overcome obstacles to create lasting change.

Jennifer L. Cole
Jennifer L. Cole MA, CCC, SEP | Waitlisting

Jennifer is a compassionate therapist specializing in trauma, addiction, relationship counseling, and spiritual formation. With a Master of Arts in Counseling and extensive training in Somatic Experiencing (SE), she offers a holistic, client-centered approach that integrates mind, emotions, and body sensations to heal trauma. Jennifer works with individuals, couples, and families, addressing issues like infidelity, grief, and co-dependency. She is passionate about supporting clients through life’s challenges, promoting healing, resilience, and personal growth.

Mike Takkinen
Mike Takkinen MA, CPC, CSAT | Waitlisting

Mike Takkinen is an experienced therapist specializing in relationship counseling, addiction recovery, and mental health issues. With a background in both clinical and theological studies, he integrates his personal values of authenticity, transparency, and collaboration into his therapeutic approach. Mike helps individuals and couples navigate challenges like addiction, anxiety, depression, and relationship conflict. He uses practical strategies aligned with clients' values, fostering trust and growth, while offering support through life's milestones and transitions.

Sharon Snooks
Sharon Snooks HBISW, RSW, SEP | Waitlisting

Sharon Snooks is an experienced therapist specializing in trauma, grief, loss, and mental health challenges. With over 30 years in social services, Sharon has a deep understanding of how trauma impacts individuals and families. She offers evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, IFS, and Somatic Experiencing™. Sharon’s compassionate, trauma-informed approach helps clients regain hope, heal, and restore growth. She specializes in crisis stabilization, betrayal trauma, and nervous system regulation, creating a safe space for healing and personal development.

Jesse Schellenberg
Jesse Schellenberg MAMFT, RCC, RP | Waitlisting

Jesse Schellenberg is a dedicated therapist specializing in couples therapy, marriage counseling, and relationship issues. Holding a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, as well as degrees in Christian Studies and Theology, Jesse uses techniques such as Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman Couples Therapy, and EMDR to help clients navigate challenges like sexual intimacy, pornography addiction, and trauma. His compassionate, non-judgmental approach fosters trust and healing for individuals and couples alike.

Bailey Tonn
Bailey Tonn CACFT Student Member | Waitlisting

Bailey Tonn is an intern therapist completing his Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy. Specializing in couples counseling, premarital counseling, affair recovery, and grief support, Bailey uses Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) to help individuals and couples navigate relational challenges. He integrates other approaches like Internal Family Systems and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support personal growth and emotional connection. Bailey’s compassionate, client-centered approach fosters healing and resilience, guiding clients toward deeper relationships and improved well-being.

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Why Choose Us?

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Compassionate,
Expert Support

Our therapists provide a safe, understanding environment for recovery

02

Proven Techniques

Evidence-based methods tailored to health and medical trauma

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Convenient and Secure

Access therapy from the comfort and safety of your home

You deserve healing, strength, and the ability to move forward confidently

FAQs About Health
and Medical Trauma Therapy

Can therapy help with physical symptoms caused by trauma?

Yes, trauma-focused therapies can address the mind-body connection, helping to alleviate physical symptoms like chronic pain, ‘frozen’ muscles or tension.

How do you help clients afraid to seek medical care?

To help clients afraid to seek medical care, therapists first explore the root of their fear, whether it’s past trauma or anxiety. They provide education to demystify the medical process and build trust with healthcare professionals. Gradual exposure techniques, relaxation exercises, and empowering clients to take small steps toward seeking care can reduce anxiety. Offering validation and support throughout the process helps clients feel more confident and in control of their health decisions.

Is this therapy effective for workplace accidents?

Yes, therapy can be highly effective for individuals who have experienced workplace accidents – especially when trauma or emotional distress is involved. Therapy helps individuals process both physical and emotional impacts from such incidents.

What is health and medical trauma therapy, and how is it different from general trauma counseling?

Health and medical trauma therapy specifically addresses emotional and psychological distress stemming from medical events like surgeries, chronic illness, or hospitalizations. Unlike general trauma counseling, it focuses on rebuilding trust in medical systems, processing bodily trauma, and resolving fear or avoidance of healthcare settings.

Ready to Heal from Trauma?

You don’t have to navigate the effects of medical or accident trauma alone. Let us help you takethe first step toward healing and recovery.

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